Alex Kunadu Shares His Journey on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustler Worldwide Show
Alex Kunadu recently appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustler Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, where he shared his journey from Ghana to Russia and the struggles he has faced along the way.
Kunadu left Ghana on June 21, 2024, after securing a job with Amanda Company Limited. The company first took him to Assin Fosu before he moved to Winneba and eventually made his way to Russia.
He completed school in 2002, but life was difficult.
Growing up in a deprived area in Asante Akyem, he received some support from his mother, but after school, he had to struggle on his own.
His aunt later took him and his siblings to Tema, where they initially helped sell goods but later ended up carrying chairs for sale.
Through perseverance, he secured a job and, within a year, became a foreman in carpentry.
His hard work earned him opportunities, and a purchasing officer helped him transfer to Assin Fosu, where he was eventually connected to a deal that took him to Russia.
A friend he met in Winneba assisted him in securing a student visa for his travel.
Kunadu shared the harsh realities of life in Russia, particularly for immigrants. He noted that obtaining legal work is extremely difficult.
If you are skilled and come here, you won’t find a job in your field. They mainly use Black people for labor work, he said.
He also emphasized the corruption in the Russian police force, stating that officers either arrest and deport undocumented immigrants or demand a bribe of 15,000 rubles.
I haven’t seen a work permit here before. On January 1st, they announced that if you don’t have proper papers, you can’t even process documents. Some people went to immigration but didn’t know where to start.
Kunadu works in construction, earning around 300 GHC per day. He noted that while saving money in Ghana is difficult, in Russia, it is possible to accumulate 5,000 GHC in just two weeks.
He also revealed that Russia is still recruiting people into its army, with some immigrants losing their lives after enlisting.
They believe Black people are strong, so they send them to the frontlines, he explained.
Although joining the army is not mandatory, it is sometimes presented as an option for those facing deportation.
They don’t force us to go to war, but when they want to deport you, they give you a choice: join the army or be deported.
Despite the challenges, Kunadu remains hopeful that his hard work will pay off, allowing him to build a future for himself back in Ghana.
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