EMY Africa Awards: Richard Nii Armah Opens Up About His Struggles in Life
- Flamboyant businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye shared some deeply emotional stories about his struggles during his childhood
- He reflected on his journey after winning the EMY Africa's 'Young Achiever Male Award'
- The businessman used the moment to honour his mother, who was present at the event
Bills Credit founder Richard Nii Armah Quaye is trending after delivering a powerful and heartfelt speech about his journey from poverty to prominence.
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Speaking on stage at the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards 2025, he recounted the sacrifices, hardships, and determination that shaped his rise.
Richard Nii Armah Quaye used his acceptance speech to also pay tribute to his mother, who sat proudly among the audience.
His words reflected the weight of a past marked by struggle, one he has carried with him as motivation throughout his career.
According to him, there were moments when life pushed the family to the edge.
He narrated how they lived in a cramped single room that could barely contain hope, let alone comfort.
Based on his narration, there were nights when they could not afford electricity bills and had to sleep in total darkness.
Despite those challenges, his mother remained strong, encouraging him to aim higher and to believe in the possibilities ahead.
“There were days we couldn’t even pay our light bills, so we slept in darkness,” he recounted."
“But we never gave up. She inspired me, raised me, and encouraged me to become the best version of myself. And today, here we are. Mummy, thank you so much. May God bless you.”
The event took place on November 22, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
It was a night filled with African excellence, glamour, and meaningful stories of resilience, yet Richard’s message stood out for its raw honesty and emotional depth.
Reactions to Richard Nii Armah's grass-to-grace story
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the video of Richard Nii Armah giving a sneek peek into his humble background below;
Buggati cocktails wrote:
"Congrats champion 🔥🙏🙏."
ghytr wrote:
"E lef small."
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"And he’s using money like he came with a silver spoon lol."
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"🥰🥰🥰."
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About EMY Africa Awards — 10th edition
The 2025 EMY Africa Awards lit up Accra in what many have described as one of its most outstanding editions yet.
The ceremony, themed “Celebrating the Legacy,” brought together more than 800 distinguished guests from across Africa and the diaspora.
African cinema icons Adjetey Annang, Kalsoume Sinare, Bucci Franklin, and Roselyn Ngissah graced the red carpet, which extended over 150 feet.
Personalities such as Andrew Tandoh, Abeiku Santana, and celebrated businessman Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong also made appearances.
Since debuting in 2016, the EMY Africa Awards have grown into one of the continent’s most respected platforms for honouring influential men and women whose contributions drive progress in business, arts, sports, culture, and public service.
The 2025 edition was presented in partnership with UNESCO, Ghana’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Diaspora Affairs Office, stressing its commitment to pan-African development and collaboration.
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Richard Nii Armah addresses political rumours
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) debunked claims that his decision to install food banks to help Ghanaians across the country is meant to be a launchpad for a political career.
In an interview with dmtv_1, the founder of Bills Microcredit also spoke about ongoing plans to establish additional food banks across Ghana.
He emphasised that his food banks would provide nutritious meals to needy Ghanaians across the nation every single day of the calendar year.
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