A Ghanaian man stranded in the US has been identified as Dennis Efram after he was found on a street in the United States, prompting a fellow Ghanaian to appeal for help in locating his family. Dennis, who says he is from Korle Gonno Mamprobi in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, is believed to be in need of urgent support after appearing distressed in a widely shared video.
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Ghanaian woman asks public to help identify Dennis
A video circulating on social media shows Dennis sitting on the pavement while speaking with a Ghanaian woman who stopped to check on him after encountering him on Madison Park Avenue in the United States.
According to the woman, Dennis told her he is from Korle Gonno-Mamprobi. She appealed to Ghanaians both in the United States and Ghana to help identify him or connect her with his relatives.
Dennis was seen wearing camouflage military trousers, a black long-sleeved top and colourful trainers while sitting on the ground with his back against a wall. During the recording, he intermittently uttered words that were difficult to understand, prompting the woman who filmed the video to express concern about his wellbeing.
The appeal adds to other instances in which members of the Ghanaian community abroad have rallied to support fellow nationals facing difficult circumstances. Readers can also read our report on Ghanaian mother of 23 seeks support as she expects another child (video)
“I met my brother here at Madison Park Avenue. If you know him, he needs help. Ghanaians, please help him if you see this video,” she said.
Some social media users have suggested that Dennis appeared to be experiencing mental health challenges. However, this has not been independently verified, and the circumstances surrounding his situation remain unclear.
Why the appeal matters
The video has sparked calls on social media for members of the Ghanaian community to help reunite Dennis with his family so he can receive the support and care he may need.
Although it is not yet known how Dennis ended up living on the street, many social media users have urged anyone who recognises him to come forward with information that could help trace his relatives.
As of publication, it remains unclear whether Dennis’s family has been contacted or whether local authorities or support services have intervened.
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