Adu Ababio is a Ghanaian resident in Germany. In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show, he shared his honest experience about life in Europe and why many people misunderstand it.
According to Adu Ababio, the moment you arrive in Europe, reality hits you hard. He explained that life abroad is strictly routine-based, and almost everyone relies on an alarm clock to wake up for work. “I now understand the true importance of an alarm,” he said.
He revealed that almost everyone he has spoken to abroad owes money back home in Ghana. He mentioned meeting someone from Tanzania who also wanted to return to Africa but could not because of debts and the need to continue working to repay loans.
Adu Ababio noted that although food can be relatively cheap abroad, many people lie about how much money they make. “Whatever you earn here is used to survive here,” he explained. He cited rent as a major challenge, saying he pays about €700 in the Netherlands, while others pay around €400 or more. He questioned how someone who borrowed money to travel abroad could realistically manage such expenses.
He also spoke about family life abroad. Although he had relatives in Europe, he explained that living with people comes with restrictions. When he first arrived, his junior sister treated him well, but as time passed, expectations and pressures began to surface, including household responsibilities after long working hours.
Adu Ababio added that learning the language in Europe is very difficult and stressful. Despite spending time abroad, he believes most of his success came from Ghana, not Europe. He revealed that in November last year, he bought two plots of land in Ghana, and construction is already at the roofing stage.
He stressed that he made his wealth in Ghana and believes that although Europe created structured systems, Ghana offers more opportunities for those willing to work smart. According to him, many educated people abroad end up doing very difficult jobs regardless of their degrees.
He disclosed that he always knew he would return to Ghana, even before he arrived in Europe. His wife, who was pregnant at the time he traveled, encouraged him to come back, believing he could succeed better at home.
Adu Ababio also shared his success in agriculture and digital content creation. He revealed that he is involved in poultry farming and that there is real money in poultry, pig farming, catfish farming, and turkey farming in Ghana. He stated that people often underestimate agriculture, yet it holds great financial potential.
He further mentioned earning money from online platforms for content creation and receiving financial support from people who believe in his vision—emphasizing that he did not start with capital.
In conclusion, Adu Ababio encouraged Ghanaians to rethink the idea that success only exists abroad. He believes that with honesty, hard work, and investment in agriculture and business, Ghana remains one of the best places to build lasting wealth.
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