I used to be a 'shoeshine boy' on Legon campus - Francis Doku

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Kojo Moshie 10 years ago

Kudos ! A Joseph !

Kudos ! A Joseph !
Sigma, London 10 years ago

My eyes are full of water. Well done!

My eyes are full of water. Well done!
Biggie 10 years ago

As a critic l guess you will take this in good faith. Dont bigger yourself too early. Its so wrong. You are not there yet. Once l read your profile on LinkedIn and couldnt believe the Edit that profile. Even a president of a ...
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As a critic l guess you will take this in good faith. Dont bigger yourself too early. Its so wrong. You are not there yet. Once l read your profile on LinkedIn and couldnt believe the Edit that profile. Even a president of a multinational wont put such things together. The contradictions make the whole thing read a lie. Next time l would want to see the financial statement of your "Group" then l will know how far you have come. Entertainment is easier to do and as a critic and a blogger l sure this time you will understand when the spotlight is on you! Take your time and get to the people you write about. Just a piece of advise
Vida A. 10 years ago

Always have something to say on FB. And wondering about where your group is. Anyway, watch your social media moves...

Always have something to say on FB. And wondering about where your group is. Anyway, watch your social media moves...
sam 10 years ago

Great guy.

Great guy.
Motive.... 10 years ago

You have a lovely wife so stop those shenanigans. Your motives sometimes are not correct in your dealings...just an advise. Women can let you down

You have a lovely wife so stop those shenanigans. Your motives sometimes are not correct in your dealings...just an advise. Women can let you down
OB. BELGIUM 10 years ago

University of Ghana Legon. Hmmm i remeber those days when i used to wash cloths to earn money to see me through my SHS education. Though I couldn't make it to any of the universities in Ghana I have learn a great lesson growi ...
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University of Ghana Legon. Hmmm i remeber those days when i used to wash cloths to earn money to see me through my SHS education. Though I couldn't make it to any of the universities in Ghana I have learn a great lesson growing up. Francis keep focus and don't be carried away by your sucsses and humble yourself for God is not yet finished with you. The hard time i went through in Ghana has really pave a great way for me abroad. God be with you Francis
CONCERN CITIZEN 10 years ago

This is a great achievement! You are the type of people the young generation should look up to. Keep inspiring!!!

This is a great achievement! You are the type of people the young generation should look up to. Keep inspiring!!!
SME 10 years ago

Such humility!
Very refreshing!

We need more transparent people like you in the world.

May GOD bless you in all your endeavours.

Such humility!
Very refreshing!

We need more transparent people like you in the world.

May GOD bless you in all your endeavours.
obeng Charles @duesselldorf(grmy) 10 years ago

Mine is more than him*** be a shoeshine Is gud bro nutin better than dat job. ...

Mine is more than him*** be a shoeshine Is gud bro nutin better than dat job. ...

Me 10 years ago

Was it sHIt you were carrying?

Was it sHIt you were carrying?
okoampa ahootan 10 years ago

After working on the University of Ghana campus for some time by going around and polishing the shoes of students, Francis decided to use his ‘A-Level’ certificate to apply to the University of Ghana where he was eventual ...
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After working on the University of Ghana campus for some time by going around and polishing the shoes of students, Francis decided to use his ‘A-Level’ certificate to apply to the University of Ghana where he was eventually admitted into Level 300" An A Level person doing shoe-shine? Na lie
Abiba 10 years ago

However it depends how ones seizez that moment as a long term plan.

However it depends how ones seizez that moment as a long term plan.
Abiba 10 years ago

Kudos!

Kudos!
kontoa 10 years ago

We have to pat this man on the back to serve as appreciation for several others who have traveled this journey before and are in respectable positions today. Several others also shall hate him for telling this story. They mus ...
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We have to pat this man on the back to serve as appreciation for several others who have traveled this journey before and are in respectable positions today. Several others also shall hate him for telling this story. They must also be encouraged to explain their point. What is sad is that other persons who did not have have fathers, mothers or uncles to support them, folded their arms and were left behind. Others also reached respectable heights and have never forgotten nor forgiven those who ahould have held them by their hands. My joy for this man is that he blames no one and he is successful, period.
Bequin Owusu 10 years ago

nice one. i love this one. i know one day i will also tell my story and where i also started.

nice one. i love this one. i know one day i will also tell my story and where i also started.
Leslie 10 years ago

Big congrats for such grit that epitomises you!I pride myself with.The Sky.........

Big congrats for such grit that epitomises you!I pride myself with.The Sky.........
David 10 years ago

I happened to be a room mate of Francis in Akuffo Hall. He is a gentle man. You are a great guy. Keep it up

I happened to be a room mate of Francis in Akuffo Hall. He is a gentle man. You are a great guy. Keep it up
Yaa Maggie 10 years ago

May the Universe bless you.

May the Universe bless you.
ZONGO YOUTH 10 years ago

So not only Ashanti's were shoeshine hustlers everybody from third world country has to start from the scratch unless u were born with a silver spoon!

So not only Ashanti's were shoeshine hustlers everybody from third world country has to start from the scratch unless u were born with a silver spoon!

Truther 10 years ago

He has done well but I've never heard this Rave Group before. What do they do? Where are they located? But But why is it that Ghanaians always want to hear this "humble beginning" stories? If you didn't struggle in life growi ...
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He has done well but I've never heard this Rave Group before. What do they do? Where are they located? But But why is it that Ghanaians always want to hear this "humble beginning" stories? If you didn't struggle in life growing up they don't want to hear your story. If your parents had put you on a good footing then they hate you and somehow you need to apologize to them Why? Like Attik said Ghanaians have been indoctrinated to believe that poverty is their portion that they should accept without question. If not how could Mahama share inferior shoes to school kids and build a couple of school buildings and claim that that will give him one touch victory in next year's election, huh?
Mzzy 10 years ago

Lost time doesnt mean you for rush oh. You still deserve those you dey date as shoe shine boy. Nothing change about you bro. Where is your company? And what do you do? Talk on air? Eish...guru!

Lost time doesnt mean you for rush oh. You still deserve those you dey date as shoe shine boy. Nothing change about you bro. Where is your company? And what do you do? Talk on air? Eish...guru!
Abeku Quansah Ativorgbe. 10 years ago

Hard work must pay, congrats! My advise to this young man is to continue in his hard fight for success, no corrupt practices. Always the truth, nothing but the truth, that is what well educated people are noted for, and that ...
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Hard work must pay, congrats! My advise to this young man is to continue in his hard fight for success, no corrupt practices. Always the truth, nothing but the truth, that is what well educated people are noted for, and that is what God wants.
Nii 10 years ago

Braaavo Doku

Braaavo Doku
kontoa 10 years ago

I wish you could speak to my son, a medical expert who blames everyone for his position as a medial technologist and not a doctor.

I wish you could speak to my son, a medical expert who blames everyone for his position as a medial technologist and not a doctor.
SCANTI 10 years ago

i am in tears,what a an inspiring and touching story, well done indeed u are a role model . it pays to be humble, i wish all young adults out there would learn something from this man Francis,i pray for more grace,GOD BLESS ...
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i am in tears,what a an inspiring and touching story, well done indeed u are a role model . it pays to be humble, i wish all young adults out there would learn something from this man Francis,i pray for more grace,GOD BLESS U
Charles Anane 10 years ago

Ghanaians are so self agrandizing. This guy is just a blogger and wants to tell a story as if its never happened before. Being a shoeshine boy is not a bad thing..... i was a shoeshine boy, a farmer who left school for 6 yea ...
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Ghanaians are so self agrandizing. This guy is just a blogger and wants to tell a story as if its never happened before. Being a shoeshine boy is not a bad thing..... i was a shoeshine boy, a farmer who left school for 6 year and sleeping in the farm. I'm been a loading boy carrying food stuff in vehicles. ... but i have risen to be who i am today working for international development organizations out of Ghana.

Pleaseeeeeee don't make it look like you have achieved everything in life already and quick to come out to tell stories. .... do you know how many stories others have? ?????
Kwami - US 10 years ago

Some of us had gone through self-orphanization to self-agrandization via self-povertization but do not complain that much even though we are undertaking global projects of grandes envergures. Anyway, each one for him/herself ...
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Some of us had gone through self-orphanization to self-agrandization via self-povertization but do not complain that much even though we are undertaking global projects of grandes envergures. Anyway, each one for him/herself and God for ALL. Charles Anane must give us a break.

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