Ghanaian Barber Who Used To Be Laughed At Because Of His Work Shares Grass To Grace Story, Video Inspires Hope

• A video of a Ghanaian man who opened up on how his journey as a barber began has touched many people
• In an interview, Frank revealed that he was initially discouraged and was even laughed at following his decision to become a barber
• Netizens who reacted to the video have commended him for his determination and will to succeed

A young Ghanaian man has used his lived experience to motivate others after he opened up on how his journey to becoming a renowned barber began.

In a video on TikTok, Frank Obiri Yeboah, the founder of Britain Haircut located in Konongo said his quest to become a barber was not easily achieved as people tried to discourage and even talk him out of it.

"When I started, people used to discourage me. My classmates used to come to where I was working just to laugh at me. I remember that one woman advised me to quit the job because it wasn't lucrative.

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Despite the naysaying, Frank said he was determined to make a difference and also prove that barbering is also a lucrative business.

He advised Ghanaians not to tag some jobs as demeaning, adding that, with hard work and dedication, success is certain.

The young barber gained prominence after he joined the "then and now" TikTok challenge.

At the time of writing the report, the video had gathered over 1000 likes.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaians congratulate the young barber

Social media users who reacted to the video congratulated the young man for inspiring others with his story.

kobbyranah revealed:

I used to shave there when I was at KOSS

yaa broni reacted:

I'm happy for how far you have come. Very proud of you big bro!

Mr. Yeboah indicated:

God bless you obiri and you are the best

amuzukwadwo added:

Obiri you're too much

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that another Ghanaian man has motivated many people after he dropped before and after photos on social media to show how his life had been transformed beautifully.

In a video that has since gone viral, the man dropped old photos of his young self where he was working at a construction site.

The old photos painted a picture of someone who was struggling financially, whereas the new set of photos showed him looking fresh and well-to-do.

Source: YEN.com.gh