Ghanaian Woman in the USA Shares Her Journey and Advice on Long-Distance Relationships
Awo Dude, a Ghanaian woman who has lived in the United States for six years, has shared her inspiring story about love, migration, and life abroad. In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, Awo — a trained teacher from Tamale and a proud Krobo — opened up about her journey from Ghana to America and how marriage changed her life.
According to her, she met her husband in Ghana. “We started as a long-distance couple after he traveled,” she said. “Eventually, we got married, and he later brought me to join him in the U.S.”
Awo described her husband as very supportive and caring. “If my husband hadn’t come for me, I would have struggled a lot,” she said. “Life is full of risks, but don’t give up on your long-distance relationship. I won’t advise young women to put all their eggs in one basket, but if it’s real love, it’s worth waiting for.”
She emphasized that her marriage is built on understanding and communication. “My husband met me when I was young, and when the time came for me to marry, he was ready too. We are very close, and he listens when I advise him. In marriage, trust is important — don’t believe everything people tell you about your partner,” she noted.
After arriving in the U.S., Awo gave birth and has mostly focused on raising her children. “I haven’t worked much — just a little factory work experience,” she explained. “People back home think that once you travel abroad, you’ve made it. But life in ‘abrokyire’ (abroad) is only good when you have the right opportunities.”
Comparing life in Ghana and America, she said, “In Ghana, I was comfortable, but if my mother asked for money, it was hard to raise it. Here in the U.S., if I’m asked to send GH¢20,000, I can raise it without struggling.”
Awo also shared her thoughts about education and opportunities abroad. “Even if you’re not educated, you can get a job here. But without skills, you can’t live the kind of life you want. For now, my husband’s job takes care of everything. Our kids are still young, so I’ve decided to stay home until they grow before looking for work,” she said.
She explained that although she has legal documents (nkra-ta, meaning “papers”), she has chosen to be a stay-at-home mom. “People call me a jobless housewife, but I don’t care — I know why I made that decision,” she said confidently. “My husband bought me the car I drive; I don’t even know how much it cost. He supports my family back home, and they understand my situation.”
Awo ended by urging Ghanaians not to judge those living abroad too quickly. “Abroad is not as easy as people think. Be grateful wherever you are and work hard — that’s what really matters.”
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