Agya Koo
Veteran Kumawood actor, Agya Koo, has advised young people struggling in the country’ major cities to return to their villages and take up farming.
The actor, whose real name is Kofi Adu, made the remarks in a video circulating on X after expressing concern about the rising price of roasted corn during a trip.
According to Agya Koo, farming is a profitable venture that can provide young people with sustainable livelihoods, rather than spending years unemployed or underemployed in the cities.
“I am almost at Konongo, and I was craving corn, so we decided to buy some. They sold it to us for GH¢5,” he said.
He urged young people living in cities such as Accra and Kumasi to seek access to family lands and invest in agriculture.
“To all the young ladies and gentlemen currently living in Kumasi and Accra, I would advise you to go back to your villages and plead with your grandparents, parents, or uncles to give you a piece of land to farm. You can venture into maize farming, ginger farming, or cassava farming,” he stated.
Agya Koo also encouraged the youth to reconsider plans to travel abroad in search of better opportunities and instead focus on building their future through farming.
“To those young people who want to travel to Libya, Qatar, and other countries, I say, go back to your villages and farm. You do not have to rush through life,” he said.
He added that if travelling abroad is unlikely to improve one’s situation, returning home to start a farming business could be a better option.