Helena Ogya: Meet Ghanaian lady who sells coconut to support her husband fend for family
- Helena Ogya, a Ghanaian lady sells coconut to assist her husband financially to fend for themselves and their children
- The lady got into the business after COVID-19 brought her sewing business to ground zero
- She advised ladies to stop looking up to men but rather work hard to support the men and lessen their financial burdens
Trending topics on the go: How we write news at YEN.com.gh
A hardworking Ghanaian lady named Helena Ogya works as a rare female coconut seller to support her husband financially to fend for the family.
In an interview with SV TV Africa, the lady mentioned that she was originally a seamstress until COVID-19 destroyed the business and she decided to help her husband sell his coconuts.
Although Helena admitted that there are good days and bad days in the business, she indicated overall, the business is very lucrative.
See the full interview below:
According to the hardworking mother of three, she is regularly mocked sometimes for being a lady selling coconut but there are also people who praise her for disrupting the male-dominated venture.
Interestingly, Helen said the business comes with its own hazards as she sometimes gets cut from the handling of the emptied husks and the machetes.
Helen Ogya advised all young ladies to be hardworking and learn trades that they can be used to support their husbands so that the financial burden on them is lessened.
In another interesting report by YEN.com.gh, @Gospel_Official, a Ghanaian gentleman on Twitter has amazed many users after narrating how loved-up he remains with his girlfriend although they have not met physically in years.
In a post sighted by YEN.com.gh on the personal handle of the young man, he explained that since 2019, he and his partner have lived in different countries.
He indicated although it has been really difficult, they have been able to grow their bond over the period and are strongly in love with each other more than ever.
Enjoy reading our stories? Join YEN.com.gh's Telegram channel!
Download YEN's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with all major Ghana news
Source: YEN.com.gh
