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Her parents did not agree to our marriage but gave me $5,000 for the wedding – Japan-based Ghanaian

A Ghanaian based in Japan, Barnabas Young, has disclosed that his wife’s parents did not agree because of his skin color but later gave him $5,000 for the ceremony.

Speaking on SVTV Africa, Barnabas indicated that her parents had no travel experience and believed the terrible narrative created. However, after a while, they grew fond of him and even supported their marriage financially.

“Japan is a nation island so they did not travel much. They thought Africans lived on trees with no clothes. They saw me wearing a suit and thought I bought it in Japan. Later, that perception changed and we got married after,” Barnabas narrated.

According to Barnabas, they developed trust in him, and “surprisingly, they gave me money for marrying their daughter. They gave $5,000 at the time but we chose a court wedding and gave the money to a children’s home.”

Barnabas also spoke on work in the island country. According to him, the working visa restricts its holders from two or more jobs.

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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