Patience Wolfe Shares Her Story on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide
Patience, a Ghanaian living in the U.S., recently shared her journey on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami.
She currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, and while she hasn’t personally witnessed ICE arrests, she has noticed an increased police presence, particularly in Hispanic communities.
She believes the American economy is on the verge of collapse, with food prices expected to rise sharply.
Many regret voting for Trump, as some Spanish families are mourning the deportation of their parents. Additionally, the government has canceled programs that supported undocumented immigrants.
Patience left Ghana for the U.S. in 2008. Before moving, she lived in Dome and hosted a radio show on Asempa FM. She later attended media school and pursued a career in radio, which she had to abandon after securing a visa to America.
Initially, she worked in a mobile shop, a restaurant at Mile 7, and a boutique. She attended St. John Grammar School and had a deep passion for the movie industry, preferring older Ghanaian films to newer ones.
Patience met someone on a dating site while looking for accommodation in the U.S. Though her school was in New York, she moved to Maryland because of an elderly man she had connected with.
She later married her ex-husband, a white man, and secured her green card within six months. She admitted that her main motivation for marriage was freedom of movement, though she later realized she wanted to marry for love. Their marriage lasted two and a half years before she met her current husband. Today, she is happily married with one child.
Patience works as a photographer and Lyft driver, making $1,200–$1,400 weekly. Her flexible schedule allows her to focus on her career in photography, beauty, and fashion.
She is also involved in billboard advertising in Manhattan, New York City, designing and placing advertisements on magazines and billboards.
She has direct connections with top magazines and helps clients get featured. Though some placements are expensive, she also collaborates with more affordable companies that offer 24-hour ad slots.
While driving for Lyft, Patience was attacked in Washington, D.C., which made her stop for a while. She provided evidence to clear her name and was temporarily blocked from the platform. Since then, she has avoided driving in D.C. but continues to earn well from the job.
Patience believes America is still a land of opportunity, but things have changed significantly since COVID-19. Many Ghanaians in the U.S. want to return home due to the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty.
She plans to return to Ghana in 2025 to launch a new project aimed at developing the country and creating opportunities for the youth. Over the years, she has worked with several celebrities in America and hopes to make a meaningful impact back home.
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