Street hawker Naa Ayele shared her plight on the Daily Hustle Show and indicated that she has some intention of doing rituals for money (sika duro) by the end of 2022.
Speaking on SVTV Africa with DJ Nyaami, the 23-year-old disclosed that she has always loved to trade and became a trader after quitting school at age 13. However, the effects of the economic crisis are dire.
Naa mentioned that she might go into money rituals since it has become the easiest way to get rich faster among some youths.
“I’ve decided to go into ‘sika duro’ because the economy is tough. Boss, people cannot even buy GHS3 belts these days. They need it but cannot pay for it. Some offer GHS2, but I bought it at GHS2.50p.
I used to sell 40 pieces a day, but these days I sell 10, 7, or even four a day. This business is viable because the kids would tear it up and get another. But parents don’t buy them anymore. They patch it up for them,” she said passionately.
In response to what business she would invest GHS5000 into, the mother of one noted that the economy has made it nearly impossible for any business to grow.
“It would have been a big opportunity if the business is moving. So I will end up spending the capital. I haven’t eaten since morning, so I will buy puff puff and drink water till I get home for some Banku. I can’t spend GHS5 on rice because I won’t be satisfied.”
Naa Ayele reiterated that she is desperate and may go into money rituals in December.
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