TikToker Santo-ba Breaks Down After Receiving Surprise Cash Gift From Richard Quaye, Video Trends

TikToker Santo-ba Breaks Down After Receiving Surprise Cash Gift From Richard Quaye, Video Trends

  • Santo-ba’s emotional reaction to receiving a GH¢50,000 cash gift from Richard Nii Armah captivated TikTok viewers, drawing widespread attention online
  • Richard Nii Armah Quaye surprised employees with new cars at an end-of-year dinner, an act that sparked significant buzz and discussion across social media
  • The flamboyant businessman shared his inspiring rags-to-riches story, recounting his humble beginnings and steady rise to entrepreneurship, which resonated with different audiences

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Ghanaian TikToker Santo-ba has captured online attention following a trending video of an emotional moment at a Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) Food Bank in Kumasi.

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Ghanaian TikToker Santo-ba receives GH¢50,000 surprise gift from Richard Quaye, emotional moment goes viral. Image credit: Santo-BA/TikTok, Richard Nii Armah Quaye/ Instagram
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Known for his consistent visits to the food bank, Santo-ba’s dedication to the free meals had already endeared him to many.

On February 14, 2026, however, an ordinary day transformed into an unforgettable experience.

RNAQ gifts Santo-ba a cash gift

As he arrived for his usual meal, Santo-ba was handed a striking red designer bag. Told it was from the food bank owner, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he hesitated before opening it, only to find bundles of cash inside.

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The sight left him momentarily speechless. Overwhelmed by the gesture, he broke into tears, holding the money tightly in his hands before shouting, “RNQ!”

The total amount he received is alleged to be GHC50,000.

Aside from the cash gift, he also received heartwarming presents, including chocolates and other items that overwhelmed him and nearly brought him to tears.

Watch the TikTok video below.

The scene was amplified by the presence of loved ones surrounding him, sharing in the joy of the moment. Though Richard Nii Armah was not physically present, he joined the interaction via video call, witnessing Santo-ba’s emotional reaction firsthand.

“Your words are my command, and I won’t let you down,” Santo-ba responded, moved by the advice and encouragement from the food bank owner.

The video quickly gained traction online, with viewers praising both Santo-ba’s humility and Richard Nii Armah’s generosity.

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Richard Nii Armah Quaye gives cars to his hardworking and dedicated staff at their end-of-year dinner. Photo credit: @niiarmahquaye & @cdrafrica
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RNAQ gifts employees cars

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Earlier, Richard Nii Armah Quaye gifted some of his staff with new cars during the company's end-of-year dinner and awards night.

The employees who received the cars were rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the business. The dinner and awards night was held on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

In a video, one lady who received a key was wearing a wine-colored gown and looking for her car.

When she found the vehicle that was given to her, she moved to open the door and start the engine.

Other employees received the same car but in different colours, with all the gift cars having red bows.

However, the side mirrors of the cars were not in place, which led several people on social media to ask why.

It is not clear how many cars were gifted to the employees, although the footage has gone viral since.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye explains his wealth

In another publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Bills Microcredit founder Richard Nii Amah Quaye explained the source of his wealth and shared some experiences from his life as a boy coming from a poor background.

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The entrepreneur talked about his humble beginnings in a sit-down with Bola Ray.

He claimed that he was once a peddler of local gin in Jamestown, Accra, and recounted his days as a dishwasher while trying to build his fortune.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh