From Selling Kenkey to Top Ghanaian Journalist: Gifty Appiah Shares Grass to Grace Story

• Ghanaian journalist, Gifty Andoh Appiah, has recounted her humble beginnings on social media
• She recalled that, as a child, she had to resort to selling kenkey, kerosine, and polythene bags to survive
• Her media colleagues and followers who were inspired by her story have celebrated her rise from grass to grace

Ghanaian journalist, Gifty Andoh Appiah, has inspired many after recounting how she elevated from humble beginnings to become a media personality.

Growing up, Appiah sold kenkey, kerosine, and polythene bags to survive. The former Multimedia Group journalist shared her story on Facebook to welcome the new year.

''Of the hustle and successes, it's the kenkey, kerosine, and polythene bags I sold on the streets of Accra that I ponder the most - from Tema through Kaneshie to Agbogbloshie,'' she recalled.

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Having carved out a niche for herself in Ghana's media, Appiah attributed her success to God.

''I stand amazed, how God's mercy has brought me, and certain that 2022 is filled with thanksgiving and even more gratitude towards the Lord, our God, the I Am,'' she said.

According to Appiah, she only shared part of her story about defying the odds.

''Part of my story. (Tip of the iceberg). Thank you for each time you read/liked, shared, commented on my post, or got involved in making me a better person.

''I hope we have touched lives or at least inspired, and we can continue in 2022. So help us, God. Much love,'' she said.

Her account has inspired many of her colleague media friends and netizens.

Media personality Stephen Anti wrote:

''Oh, looks like you and I sold the same merchandise! I didn't know me, and you were merchandise partners - God is not like a human - it is the reason He is God.''

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Elorm Wemegah said:

''We bless God for your life. Indeed we do not look like what we've been through. Faithful and merciful God, we give you praise.''

Ibn Alidu Yaw commented:

''What an inspiring brief about your start. Happy New Year to you, may this year be filled with positivity as it unfolds for us.''

Grundow Emmanuel said:

''We thank God for your life and what he has used you to do for this nation and many individuals who came your way.''

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Meanwhile, when Godwin Agyapong decided to venture into the technology industry, he was unemployed with little to no idea of how he would finance his business idea into reality.

But that didn't deter him from pursuing his goal to start a high-quality delivery and pickup system, which became known as LocQar.

At the time, it was just an idea inspired by the Amazon Locker and shot into reality following a tragedy that nearly claimed his life.

Source: YEN.com.gh