“Germany Was Too Hard, So I Returned to Ghana” — Ghanaian Man Shares His Story After Leaving Europe for Good
Edmond, a Ghanaian who lived in Germany for several years, has revealed that he has finally returned home after finding life abroad extremely difficult. Speaking on a new episode of SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami, he shared what influenced his decision to come back to Ghana.
According to Edmond, although many Ghanaians dream of traveling abroad, the reality is far from what most people imagine.
“When I came back, my friends said I was brave to return from Germany. Many of them wish they could come back too, but they’re afraid of what people will say,” he said.
Edmond explained that things were not going well for him in Germany, and life became unbearable.
“I saw that things weren’t working out. Some people can’t even afford to buy decent clothes. Two days before I left, a friend called and said he wanted to move to Germany, but I told him to use the money to buy a taxi and work in Ghana instead. He didn’t understand me then,” he recalled.
He emphasized that one of the biggest challenges in Germany is the language barrier, which prevents many Africans from getting good jobs.
“In Germany, you can have the qualifications, but without the language, you won’t be hired. I told my wife and sister that I was returning home. I didn’t fall sick or face any problem — I just decided to come back,” Edmond said.
He added that despite working hard, he was barely able to save any money.
“I couldn’t even save €500 a month. I lived in Germany for five months and slept without comfort most nights. Some of my friends still want to return home, but they can’t because they borrowed money to travel. Some are even homeless, sleeping under bridges and train stations,” he revealed sadly.
Edmond noted that although he spent a lot of money traveling to Germany, he doesn’t regret it, as the experience taught him valuable lessons.
“The same seriousness and effort I used to work abroad — rain or shine — I’m now putting into my work here in Ghana. Before I came home, I was admitted to the hospital for almost a week. I thank God for bringing me back safely,” he said.
He concluded by urging Ghanaians to think carefully before traveling abroad.
“We suffered abroad. I thank God for my life and for bringing me back safely. Sometimes, coming home is the best decision,” Edmond added.
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