Osman Shares His Remarkable Journey to America on SVTV Africa’s “Daily Hustle Worldwide” Show
In an interview with the Founder and CEO of SVTV Africa Dj Nyaami on the Daily Hustle Worldwide show, Osman, based in Washington State, shared his extraordinary journey to America—a journey filled with struggle, resilience, and unexpected turns.
Osman left Ghana in 1994, embarking on a perilous journey to Libya through the desert. He spent 60 days walking to reach Libya, but life there became unbearable, prompting his return to Ghana in 1999. Determined to find better opportunities, he decided against Europe and instead sought a path to America. His journey took him from Ghana to Senegal, Russia, and Cuba.
From Cuba, Osman traveled to the Bahamas, then to Jamaica, where he lived for three years. During his time in Jamaica, he had a child with a local woman. A seaman eventually helped him travel to Honduras, where he stayed for six months, working to sell cigarettes and tobacco to survive.
However, Osman’s life took a dramatic turn when he was imprisoned in Honduras, serving three years in jail before being sentenced to 10 years. Despite the hardship, he learned Spanish while in prison and, surprisingly, fathered three children, as the prison allowed girlfriends to visit overnight. A Ghanaian named Kwaw, who lived in Honduras, supported Osman by hiring a lawyer and providing food until he was freed.
Upon his release, a woman sold her gold jewelry and gave him $200, which he used to move to America via Belize. In Belize, Osman worked as a watchman, obtained a Belizean passport, and eventually made his way to the United States. However, his journey didn’t end there—he was deported to Mexico but managed to find his way back.
Over time, Osman brought his four children and their mothers to America, where he had another child. Reflecting on marriage, Osman declared,
“It doesn’t make sense to marry, so I don’t intend to marry.”
Now, Osman has built a stable life, owning a house for himself and another for rent. Despite being away for 31 years, he has never returned to Ghana.
“I traveled to make life better for my parents, but they passed away, so there’s no need to return to Ghana,” he explained.
Osman’s story is one of perseverance and resilience, highlighting the lengths he went to for a better life and the sacrifices he made along the way.
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