Ghanaian businesswoman and U.S.-based Queen Bella was a guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. She currently resides in Massachusetts.
During the interview, she addressed concerns about ICE and Trump’s deportation policies, stating that authorities primarily target criminals.
“If you are not a criminal, then keep calm,” she said. Though she had not personally witnessed arrests, she had heard of them. However, she noted that Massachusetts had restrictions preventing such arrests.
Queen Bella has lived in the U.S. for five years. Reflecting on her upbringing in Ghana, she expressed pride in her heritage, emphasizing that Ghana is a good country.
She felt privileged to have had a good life there, growing up in a Christian home with both parents owning churches. She spent her childhood in Tema and Michelle Camp before later moving to Sakumono.
She pursued aviation courses and eventually got an opportunity to travel to China, where she ventured into business.
She started Bella Backroom Ghana, selling robes and towels. She stressed that success in Ghana is possible with focus and hard work, stating,
“You don’t need huge money—like 100,000 GHC—to start a business.”
She initially attempted a cosmetics business in China, but when it failed, she switched to Turkey and started importing robes and towels. She began with just five pieces, gradually increasing to 20-30 pieces as her business grew.
Queen Bella explained that she never intended to stay in the U.S. permanently. She left Ghana with her car, business, and apartment, only planning to visit for a few days. However, after arriving, she realized life in America was better, and she decided to stay.
In 2022, the Ghanaian cedi depreciated, making imports more expensive. The dollar’s increase affected her business, which contributed to her decision to remain in the U.S.
Despite facing struggles, she started over from scratch, initially working live-in and live-out jobs. She advised that perseverance is essential in America, as life there is not as easy as it seems.
She highlighted the stark differences between her life in Ghana and her early struggles in the U.S.
“My years in Ghana were the best—I never lived without a car or shared an apartment. But America will make you a nobody before it makes you somebody,” she said.
Queen Bella shared that when she decided not to return to Ghana, she sold her car and belongings, giving some away as gifts. She emphasized that slay queens who don’t want to work will struggle in the U.S., unlike in Ghana, where she received free money and gifts.
She also touched on relationships in America, stating that many do not work out, mainly due to dishonesty.
“Most men here don’t speak the truth,” she said. Although she has only dated one person since moving to the U.S., she is currently single. She added that she has a son, whom she gave birth to in America.
Despite the challenges, she is grateful for her experiences in the U.S., which have helped her financially and personally. She hopes to venture into nursing in the future. Although she has not returned to Ghana since leaving, she expressed her love for both her homeland and the opportunities America has provided.
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