Man Abandons Mercedes Job in Germany to Live in Ghana, Talks About Booming Farming Business

Man Abandons Mercedes Job in Germany to Live in Ghana, Talks About Booming Farming Business

  • A man has left his lucrative Mercedes-Benz job in Germany to farm maize in Ghana
  • He shared his story in a video, amazed by the success he has achieved since relocating
  • He used the opportunity to encourage others to leverage the resources available in Ghana

A young Ghanaian man has shared the story of how he left Germany to return to Ghana and venture into farming.

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A man who left his Mercedes job in Germany has shared his successful farming business in Ghana. Image credit: kofi_pages1/TikTok, Business Insider
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In a video posted on his TikTok platform, @kofi_pages1, he expressed his joy about coming back home and the many good things Ghana has to offer.

Kofi Solomon narrated how he quit his job with Mercedes-Benz in Bremen, Germany, to return to Ghana for peace of mind. He went into farming, growing maize and other crops.

After almost three months, he proudly showed how his plants had produced food ready for consumption. Sharing his excitement, he said:

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“I left my Mercedes job in Germany, Bremen, to Ghana to work as a freelancer, a farmer, an activist, a volunteer for my nation, and to grow and eat from my own farm. Now you can see my maize is ready. I cultivated it two and a half months ago and now it’s ready for consumption.”

Kofi couldn’t contain his joy. He, however, sought advice on pricing his maize yield.

“When we say we can do it, you will do it,” he preached.

Watch the TikTok video below;

Germany-Based Ghanaian dies after burying dad

A TikToker based in Germany, Young Adwoa Linda, has died just days after returning to Ghana, leaving her family, fans, and fellow TikTokers in deep mourning.

The sad incident reportedly occurred on November 16, 2025, in Berekum, Bono Region.

The mother of five had attended her father’s funeral and was scheduled to fly back on Monday, November 17, only for news to emerge that she had passed away.

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Popular Germany-based TikToker Honam Sardine broke the news in a livestream on November 17.

She said she was in disbelief until a close family member confirmed Linda’s death.

Reports indicate that Young Linda lost her father in February, with his one-week observance held in March at Jinijini Ahenboboano in Berekum.

A popular TikTok creator, she had a massive following and entertained fans with content about her life as a Ghanaian living and working in Germany.

She had recently lost her TikTok account and was rebuilding her audience.

Maame Ode Recounts Young Linda’s Final Moments

In a conversation with Honam Sardine on TikTok, a weeping Maame Ode recounted Linda’s final moments. She explained that after performing at the funeral, she enquired about Linda and was told Linda was not feeling well.

Maame Ode said Linda could not speak, and it appeared one side of her body was not functioning. She later called Linda’s mother, who assured her that Linda was feeling better and had even asked for food.

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Tragically, the next update she received was that Linda had passed away.

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Benjamin Henrichs reacts as his mother, Phyllis Henrichs, prepares Gobɛ. Photo credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty, @ugmsa_exchange/Instagram and bennyhenrichs/TikTok. Source: Getty Images
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Ghanaian-German footballer overjoyed as mother cooks ‘Gobe’

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Benjamin Henrichs warmed hearts online after a wholesome moment with his mother went viral.

The RB Leipzig defender, born in Bocholt to a Ghanaian mother and a German father, has always embraced his Ghanaian roots.

This time, it was a simple homemade meal that sparked joy among fans.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh