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Side Hustle Nation: Why Young People Are Redefining Employment
Byline: By Aisha Accra, Ghana — On a Friday night in Osu, the city pulses with energy. The restaurants are busy, the music loud, and weaving through the crowd is 26-year-old Derrick Teye, delivering shawarma orders on his motorbike. But by day, he’s not a delivery rider — he’s a graphic designer. “I work at a media firm until 5 p.m.,” he explains. “Then I switch to my side hustle to boost my income. That’s how I’m paying for my Master’s.” Derrick is one of many young Ghanaians embracing what has become a defining feature of modern youth life: the side hustle. From digital services and food delivery to shoemaking…