My Friend Died in a Robbery and I Went to Saudi Arabia for a Second Chance
In this deeply moving episode of Fulus Africa, we sit down with Mamu, a Kenyan woman who shares the brutal reality behind her journey from a life of crime to becoming a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia. Her story is not just one of survival—but of transformation, resilience, and raw truth.Mamu opens up about the abuse she faced during domestic worker training where she and other women were forced to sleep in overcrowded rooms, use buckets as toilets, and live in dehumanizing conditions. She reveals how the pain and shame of that experience nearly broke her spirit before she even left for Saudi.Mamu also reflects on her past in Kenya, where she and her friend engaged in criminal activity to survive. Her turning point came when her close friend was killed during a robbery, pushing Mamu to leave Kenya behind in search of a different life.Once in Saudi Arabia, things didn’t get easier. She spent an entire month without placement, nearly running away due to stress and uncertainty before being assigned a job.What changed her life was a personal decision to convert to Islam—a move that, according to her, brought newfound respect and better treatment. Still, her journey was far from easy. This episode sheds light on the dark side of kadama life, the mental and physical abuse domestic workers face, and the tough decisions many African migrants are forced to make. If you're working abroad, planning to go, or simply want to understand the real migrant experience, Mamu’s story is one you need to hear.At Fulus Africa, we tell real migrant stories from Africans working in the Middle East. These are not just interviews—they’re lifelines. We speak about work, identity, survival, and how to build a future while abroad.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Fulus Africa for more migrant voices, survival strategies, and financial advice tailored for Africans in the Gulf.