Today’s guest is Stevy, an expat from Gabon who spent 17 years in Ghana and is currently living in Rwanda. He’s a conference interpreter, voiceover coach, English teacher, motivational speaker, and businessowner. 

Stevy was still in high school when he left for Ghana. He worked freelancing jobs around West Africa and Kenya until he fell in love with Rwanda. He loves the cooler climate, the fresh, clean food, and the quiet atmosphere. He moved during a 2020 lockdown and set up a voiceover booth in his wardrobe. His wife and child joined him from Kenya 6 months later.

What he discovered living in Rwanda, and in researching voice talent gigs, was that there is a rising demand for voiceovers, narrators, and interpreters with a natural African accent. This led him to found Gemini Multimedia, a network of voice talent available for projects, so that he can provide opportunities and help alleviate poverty in Africa.

The visa process in Rwanda was very easy for Stevy and his family. The president removed the fee and gave anyone from one of the 54 African states 30 days for free to visit, and members of the East African community can stay for 6 months. The cost of living in Rwanda in cheaper, an example of that is the Rwandan business license, which is remarkably less expensive than in Ghana.

Living in Rwanda, Stevy has found true peace of mind. He enjoys the presence of security forces, the quietness even in highly populated areas, and the openness of the people. In terms of struggles, the biggest problem he’s encountered is communication. There are language barriers that get in the way of doing everyday business.

Stevy does consider Rwanda his forever home. His plan, once he has enough money, is to have properties in many different places, but his definition of home is wherever you can find the peace and joy that you’re looking for. 

Connect with Stevy at www.geminimultimedia.org

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