Stephen was a guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show, returning for another interview after his previous appearance sparked controversy. He believes that many Ghanaians lack wisdom compared to people from other African countries.
During the interview, Stephen expressed his concerns about how Ghanaians easily fall for scams, even when fake opportunities have been exposed online. He criticized the way some Ghanaians travel through dangerous routes, such as passing through Nigeria, instead of using legitimate means. According to him, Ghanaians have a lower IQ compared to other Africans, and if you check the internet, you’ll mostly see Ghanaians struggling abroad rather than Nigerians or people from other African nations.
Many people from Ghana have asked Stephen why he stays abroad if life overseas is difficult. He clarified that he had previously returned to Ghana but came back abroad for different reasons. He stressed that Ghana is a better place to build wealth, but many Ghanaians don’t appreciate it. He shared a shocking story of a woman who sold her 10-bedroom house just to get a one-year UK visa, something many people living abroad can never afford to build. Another woman reportedly spent £100,000 trying to relocate, but Stephen believes such an amount could be used to start a thriving business in Ghana. He advised people not to be deceived into thinking they will make £10,000 in a month abroad, as making that kind of money is possible in Ghana as well.
Stephen highlighted that not everyone is meant to succeed abroad, and many people have lost their lives trying to relocate. He mentioned cases where individuals sold all their properties to travel, only to face severe hardships. He personally built a house and owned cars in Ghana but sold all the cars to relocate. He recalled an experience where he paid £82 to travel to China for business, but things did not work out as expected.
Another example he gave was of a Nigerian man who was a hotel manager back home but moved abroad because his wife convinced him. Unfortunately, when they arrived, they had no money, no job, and the wife could not find work either. She tried to sponsor her husband, but as a dependent, he struggled to get opportunities. They later regretted their decision to move. The couple had sold land and spent £11,000 to relocate, only to face disappointment.
Stephen urged Ghanaians to think carefully before traveling. If someone has money but doesn’t know what business to invest in, he is willing to give business ideas that could multiply their wealth—even with as little as £5,000. According to him, Ghana is the best country, and many people who move abroad end up frustrated and mentally drained.
He also condemned how some Ghanaians constantly insult their homeland, something he claims Nigerians and the British do not do. He advised that if a person earns between GHC 5,000 and GHC 10,000 per month in Ghana, they should not bother traveling abroad. Even selling charcoal in Ghana can be profitable, he added.
Lastly, he pointed out that in Western countries, wealth is measured differently, and many people abroad are not as rich as they portray. He explained that buying a car on loan in the UK does not make one wealthy, as it is simply a financing system where people pay around £35 per month. Similarly, houses are bought on loans. He urged Ghanaians to avoid being deceived by social media and focus on building better lives in Ghana.
Stephen ended by encouraging people to make wise decisions and reduce unnecessary migration. He also shared his social media handle, @big.apple11, for those who need further advice.
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