In 2021, I met a little boy in Darkuman who was making toy cars out of pieces of wood.
I remember looking at him and thinking, “This child is gifted.”
But behind that gift was a painful story.
Prince Kojo was being raised by a single mother who was struggling to make ends meet. He had very little support and was enduring abuse at the hands of his stepfather. Like many children born into difficult circumstances, he had talent, dreams, and potential, but not the opportunities he needed to thrive.
By the grace of God, we took him under our care at @FTFGhana, supported his education, secured a scholarship for him to study Robotics at Asustem Robotics, and helped put him on the right path to gain admission to a TVET school, where he started studying Auto Mechanics last year.
Today, Prince Kojo is beginning a sponsored automotive training programme at the West African Vehicle Academy in Accra during his school vacation.
Sometimes I look at his journey and wonder what would have happened if nobody had stopped to care.
How many brilliant children are out there right now, full of potential but trapped by circumstances they did not choose?
Prince Kojo’s story reminds me that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
And sometimes, all it takes to change a child’s life forever is one person deciding to believe in them.
Who knows what is next for him? Maybe one day he will build his own automobile company. Maybe he will design vehicles that transform the industry, or perhaps he will start his own toy car manufacturing company.
What I do know is this: his story is only just beginning.
And I could not be more proud of him. ❤️
I was on Asaase Radio recently to discuss Menstrual Health Management. We explored some of the myths surrounding menstruation and had an engaging conversation about why men must also be part of menstrual health discussions.
A thoughtful conversation on a vital topic.
Stormzy started this antagonism/disrespect to health workers, and now everyone is following the template. If your sector minister doesn't respect you and your work, this is what happens.