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‘I was afraid of chop money’ – McDan opens up on why he delayed marriage

According to him, he witnessed how some men were mistreated by their wives due to their inability to meet financial obligations, which made him hesitant about marriage.

The prominent businessman stated that these experiences instilled fear in him, leading him to focus on building his business and securing financial stability before considering marriage.

“I couldn’t marry early because I was afraid of chop money. I grew up in an environment where men physically abused women over chop money, and women verbally abused men for the same reason. So, the institution of marriage was scary for me,” he said while speaking at the 2025 edition of the OCH Hangouts at the ICGC New Temple in East Legon.

McDan also recounted how his ex-girlfriend, Dorothy, left him due to his obsession with business and his inability to spend quality time with her.

“She [Dorothy] left me because I could not make enough time for her. I was always the first to work and the last to leave. Anytime I visited, we would be having a conversation, and I would fall asleep,” he recalled.

He further shared how, even after achieving financial success, he remained driven to accomplish more.

“When I made my first million dollars, I was driving a Fiat Ritmo. I had a million dollars in my account, but the car I drove would break down every two kilometers due to diesel issues. But still, I didn’t feel like I had enough,” he said.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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