Kwane Tellin, a Ghanaian living in Quebec–Montreal, recently appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show to share his journey from the streets of Accra to life in Canada.
Kwane explained that back in Ghana, he always wanted to be an entrepreneur. He ventured into sneakers and clothing, eventually resigning from his office job to focus fully on street business. According to him, from 2020 to 2023, “it was full street,” and he believed God would open doors through that hustle.
He revealed that he has a real-estate background and a first degree. His former office was located at Tema Community 25, Dawhenya Road, while he lived at Bubuashie. His parents wanted him to work in a suit, but the transport cost and the lifestyle didn’t make sense to him. Eventually, when his boss dismissed him, Kwane said he didn’t worry about his certificate—he was already committed to building his own path.
He worked closely with delivery riders in Ghana and even MPs bought from him. At a point, he decided to start delivering the packages himself. But after living in Ghana for 30 years without achieving what he wanted, he didn’t expect Canada to transform his life overnight. He came prepared, knowing the economic challenges in Canada, and that mindset has kept him strong.
Kwane owns an online sneaker business called Elina Closet, which he still runs from Canada. He picks calls, takes orders, and manages customers from afar. His first job in Canada came after six months. He had sent countless CVs online without success, so he decided to walk directly into companies—even during heavy snow—to ask for employment.
One Saturday, he received yet another phone call for an interview. He couldn’t even remember applying because he had sent out so many CVs. He worked there for a while before moving to a sales company.
Reflecting on Ghana, he said many people rely too heavily on the security of monthly salaries. In Canada, he has enrolled in a French school to learn the language. He has also obtained a security license but hasn’t used it yet because he wants to become fluent in French first. He pays all his dues and continues to build himself.
Kwane admitted that he regrets not learning a skill earlier, such as plumbing or electrical work. He encouraged young people to get practical skills—alongside having a passport, a driver’s license, or some IT training—because these open more doors.
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