Musa, the CEO of SwitshTV1, is a regular guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. In one of his appearances, he spoke candidly about insecurity, fear, and the harsh realities many Ghanaians face abroad.
According to Musa, many Ghanaians are afraid to defend themselves during dangerous situations because of fear of trouble or legal consequences, a mindset he described as “nkrataa.” He explained that when a man is killed, people often move on quickly without much concern. Musa cited the recent killing of a Ghanaian security guard who worked at a hospital and was stabbed to death by an armed man. He explained that many Ghanaians, when attacked, hesitate to protect themselves, which can lead to fatal consequences.
Musa recalled another similar incident where an attacker left briefly, returned, and suddenly pounced on a man without provocation. He described such situations as extremely dangerous and warned people to be more alert and cautious.
Sharing a personal experience, Musa narrated an incident where he agreed to deliver a box to someone. Midway through the trip, the person cancelled the ride but later insisted Musa should still bring the item, offering to pay for the inconvenience. They agreed on a fee of $200, with $150 to be sent upfront and the balance to be paid on arrival. When Musa reached the final destination, which turned out to be a bushy area, repeated calls went unanswered. Shortly after, his car window was struck with a piece of wood, and he noticed three people standing in front of his vehicle.
Sensing danger, Musa reversed quickly. Gunshots were fired as he sped away, and a police car pursued him for over ten minutes. When the police finally stopped him, Musa explained what had happened. Upon opening the box, they discovered it contained an item worth less than $10. The police told Musa he was lucky to have escaped alive. A report was filed, the phone number involved was traced, and Musa pressed charges the following day. He later learned that another person connected to the incident had died, and authorities were unable to locate the individual’s family.
Musa further revealed that many people die quietly indoors without relatives around. In one case, the deceased had a Jamaican roommate, making it difficult to trace family members. He added that some people are homeless and deliberately commit minor crimes so they can be arrested and get food in jail. He also mentioned meeting a man who said he was afraid to join the army because he might die, to which Musa responded that living in places like the Bronx can be even more dangerous, as anyone can be stabbed or shot at any time.
He also criticized the false image many people project on social media. According to Musa, many Ghanaians boast online about how well they are doing abroad, but when you meet them in person, they admit life is very difficult.
Musa also shared a tragic personal experience involving a fire that destroyed his home. The fire started from a shop nearby, and the fire service arrived too late, resulting in extensive damage. Although temporary shelter was provided, it was far from his children’s school, forcing him to look for a new apartment. Unfortunately, he had no insurance to cover his losses.
The trauma affected his health severely. Musa revealed that his body shut down, and paramedics later told him his blood circulation had been affected. Reflecting on the incident, he strongly advised people living in apartments to always insure their property. According to him, insurance can make a huge difference when unexpected disasters such as fires occur.
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