Ghanaian AI consultant, publisher at the popular Ghana Media and content creator AI with Enoch also know in the media space as Blacc Tbwoy has issued a bold warning that is shaking the professional landscape across Ghana: artificial intelligence is coming for jobs faster than expected, and those who fail to adapt will not survive the shift.
Speaking on Beyond the Surface Podcast, Enoch, founder of Riverside AI and one of the country’s leading voices on AI integration, explained that AI is already reducing 10-hour tasks to just 5 minutes — and businesses using it are gaining a massive advantage over those still relying on traditional methods.
“They are building their AI not to pity you, but for productivity,” he stated. “Nobody cares if you lose your job. If AI can respond to 20 calls at the same time, why should they keep you?”
He recalled how early in his career as a web developer, a client compared his work to AI, insisting he lower his fee. Initially frustrated, he transformed his mindset and decided to master AI rather than fight it. That moment led to him building his own AI systems, forming UK partnerships, and becoming a trusted AI consultant.
80–90% of Office Jobs Already Automatable
Enoch revealed that up to 90% of daily computer-based tasks in Ghanaian offices can already be automated. At Riverside AI, he has developed:
AI-powered HR systems that automatically analyze CVs and instantly respond to applicants. WhatsApp automation for salons, which tracks customer patterns and even makes proactive follow-ups — like a barber calling when it’s time for a new haircut.
He warns that businesses not integrating AI will lose customers the same way shops that refused mobile money lost clients.
“AI Is Not for Lazy People”
Contrary to the belief that AI promotes laziness, Enoch stressed that real AI use requires skill, precision, and advanced prompting. “People who say AI makes you lazy don’t really know AI,” he argued. “If you are lazy, AI is not for you.”
He condemned Africa’s resistance to AI. While others advance, some still call AI “demonic”. Enoch urged Africans to embrace innovation now or risk being left behind.
The Future: Personalized Everything & Physical AI
He predicted that in 5–10 years, AI will produce custom products in minutes and evolve from software into physical devices — robots that remember everything about you. But access will not remain cheap or open.
“Master AI right now while it’s still open. You will need identity verification soon — Ghana Card, passport — before you can access it.”
New AI Jobs Are Emerging
While AI will eliminate many jobs, it will also create new ones — but only for those who upskill. Roles such as AI consultant, prompt engineer, workflow developer, and AI agent builder are already becoming valuable.
“You don’t need to fight AI. You need to learn it and integrate it into what you already do,” he advised.
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