22-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Akpene, talks about going to Mfantsipim at 13, and more | Upside Down

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2020
  • Akpene Darko-Cobbina, the 22-year-old lawyer, talks to Frema Adunyame and Ato Kwamina Essuman to talk about his life, what being a young lawyer in Ghana is like and more.
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  • @jerrysmithalexander
    @jerrysmithalexander 3 роки тому +36

    I think it’s normal. I completed secondary at 17. But I give him credit for being bright but most of the compliment must be given to the parent. Parental support is essential. I did not go to medical school till my 20s because of lack of support. We must advise parents to be supportive but not controlling to their kids. All the same Happy for him.

  • @kingsofo-yarabi5536
    @kingsofo-yarabi5536 3 роки тому +15

    Congratulations Akpene. Some of us started same at the early stage from stage 4 to secondary but lost our way moving forward.
    May Allah be with all the brilliant ones.

  • @pawuramakay7535
    @pawuramakay7535 3 роки тому +6

    My brother entered Mfantsipim at 9, this was in the late 60s. Congratulations counsel.

  • @valencyyagas2431
    @valencyyagas2431 Рік тому +2

    I’m a law student at Gimpa, and it’s not easy. Kudos to him. Cosss

  • @davidnana7216
    @davidnana7216 3 роки тому +12

    I'm proud to be an Mfantsipim old boy

  • @tink-rite3976
    @tink-rite3976 3 роки тому +21

    This is what I am talking about ; if parents could be a little responsible their children will reach far

  • @mercyfrance1
    @mercyfrance1 3 роки тому +4

    Well done Akpene. Congratulations.Keep going higher and higher.

  • @nyadedebrah1597
    @nyadedebrah1597 3 роки тому +17

    Am 65 and in our days pupils in preparatory schools who were just prepared for common entrance examinations entered secondary school at the age of 12 and 13

    • @maameserwaa9540
      @maameserwaa9540 3 роки тому +1

      Yes 👍🏾, it’s normal to go to SHS at the age 10,11,12 and 13 years old. Some of my mates were the same age like him in 80s and 90s in secondary schools 🏫

    • @kwamejoy9439
      @kwamejoy9439 3 роки тому

      Oh yes. My jhs headmaster wrote his exams at age 11

  • @bensontroy1526
    @bensontroy1526 3 роки тому +2

    This young man perhaps is among the first to help Ghana to reach for the stars. Not in the sense of dreaming, just to dream, but building constantly and steadily toward national prominence via personal excellence. Knowledge is power, and moral, ethical, and religious values keep us grounded. Ghana is buzzing with personal achievement, excellence, and determination. At this point it could go in a million directions at a million miles an hour. To the people of the diaspora I say that as you fit back into Ghanaian society, and you bring your expertise with you, do not forget to bless your brothers and sisters in Ghana who seek success as much as you yourselves want it. By this means the world will take notice, soon come knocking at Ghana’s door asking for a crust of bread. Let not your successes be the measure of your actions in the world, but the religious values of the One who made us all...many blessings to you all. I kiss Ghana, and hug you all to my heart.

  • @patienceayitey2056
    @patienceayitey2056 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations ''Akpene '' my name....May God bless n keep u safe🙏

  • @Gyiebay
    @Gyiebay 3 роки тому +2

    I'm inspired. Akpene, keep going.

  • @martinfreeman8968
    @martinfreeman8968 3 роки тому +5

    So proud of him watching from Texas

  • @isaacgbornor6792
    @isaacgbornor6792 3 роки тому +3

    Wish you the best Mr Akpene

  • @addothomas4234
    @addothomas4234 3 роки тому +1

    May God continue to bless him

  • @franciskwabenaagyekum6805
    @franciskwabenaagyekum6805 3 роки тому

    More fans more grease to your elbow. Proud Dad thank God am part of ur dream. Greetings to Dad

  • @kwabenatree
    @kwabenatree 3 роки тому +5

    It doesn't matter really. Some kids are into books and learning and some not. If you force your children into something they don't like they will do it, but will be damage for life. This kid love it

  • @maameserwaa9540
    @maameserwaa9540 3 роки тому +6

    I am not surprised because some of my mates was younger than him and I remember 4 or 5 students were from 10,11,12 and 13 years old at that time. So as for me it’s normal. They finished form five at the age of 15,16,17 and 18 years old and they go six form before going to University. That was 80s and 90s. I am very happy for him, congratulations 🥳

  • @anthonyowusugyamfi2446
    @anthonyowusugyamfi2446 3 роки тому +4

    Kempis his father will be proud of him. Its unfortunate that his mother is dead. I am so proud of him

  • @georginakissiwaa1802
    @georginakissiwaa1802 3 роки тому +3

    God bless you am proud of you

  • @richardakrong3646
    @richardakrong3646 3 роки тому +3

    I really thank the good Lord for him,and again i believe that's what God has giving him,all glory be to good Lord.

  • @patienceboafo1998
    @patienceboafo1998 3 роки тому +1

    Modesty and humility 👍

  • @samuelowusu2203
    @samuelowusu2203 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome

  • @nanaama1807
    @nanaama1807 3 роки тому +4

    May the God Lord continue showering his love and grace upon you.. Proud of you. Congratulations !!

  • @elliotvulley415
    @elliotvulley415 Рік тому

    Some of us also went to secondary school at that same age from the village. But all the same he's done great .

  • @felixasomaning6418
    @felixasomaning6418 3 роки тому

    Inspiration 🔥👏🏾

  • @felixyeboahtwumasi4290
    @felixyeboahtwumasi4290 Рік тому

    Inspiring Interview

  • @sikaantobreh7982
    @sikaantobreh7982 3 роки тому

    Great interview.

  • @jayewusi
    @jayewusi 3 роки тому +8

    MOBA❤️🖤

  • @sadiqadams917
    @sadiqadams917 3 роки тому +4

    Impressive

  • @kwamesarpong1925
    @kwamesarpong1925 3 роки тому +9

    Impressive kid. Definitely, a child protege!

  • @moalkassim7483
    @moalkassim7483 3 роки тому

    congrats bro. I was at Mfantsipim the same year as him

  • @afuatricker3186
    @afuatricker3186 3 роки тому +4

    OMG Ghana is proud of you.

  • @akwesiappiah1571
    @akwesiappiah1571 3 роки тому

    I think I started Mfantsipim at 14. But great accomplishment by all means!!

  • @kwamekoduahatuahene7799
    @kwamekoduahatuahene7799 3 роки тому +10

    Did sec school at 10

  • @ckhobhey1047
    @ckhobhey1047 3 роки тому +4

    My brother is a chartered accountant at 20, and even he isn't the youngest chartered accountant lol. He also attended St. Augustines at age 13. I think it's normal. But this guy has done well though.

  • @giftyyeboah7156
    @giftyyeboah7156 3 роки тому +1

    My cousin was like that years back.

  • @sarkfranc9043
    @sarkfranc9043 3 роки тому

    Wow can't stop thinking about my life
    I know everything will not be equal 😃

  • @felihil6817
    @felihil6817 3 роки тому +3

    In fact Mfantsipim school be the only Ghana

  • @nyabinghi870
    @nyabinghi870 3 роки тому +5

    What about the youngest engineer in Ghana

  • @adonai6344
    @adonai6344 2 роки тому

    Congratulation Akpene. I think Ex President A Kuffour was also called to the Bar at age 22.

  • @coolman1330
    @coolman1330 3 роки тому +5

    they keep cutting him.. we want to hear him.. i mean come on

  • @kofeeable
    @kofeeable 3 роки тому +16

    The presenters should stop treating him like a baby... he's 22years old! He was an adult 4years ago, surely he's old enough to handle being a lawyer when others his age were ruling kingdoms

    • @kaypacchannelsone7592
      @kaypacchannelsone7592 3 роки тому +1

      I know him,he w
      as like a
      Baby,I've been beating him saa,ask him if he knows Spyder 1

    • @migf27
      @migf27 3 роки тому +3

      Kaypac channels One I bet you are proud of your behavior. I assume he is more accomplished than you.

    • @kaypacchannelsone7592
      @kaypacchannelsone7592 3 роки тому +2

      @@migf27 it's stupidity for u to say that, it was way back school okay,anyways I have my 3rd degree in I.T software. Never underestimate anyone .next time when you reply a message, text in a matured manners

    • @migf27
      @migf27 3 роки тому +1

      @@kaypacchannelsone7592 You are extremely immature! You are bragging about bullying someone when you were younger; your statement was made a few hours ago... that means you're still the same a$$hole you were as a teenager. Your 3 fake degrees don't make your a genius! You need serious help! Will I be wrong to assume you have self-esteem issues?

    • @nanaok8070
      @nanaok8070 3 роки тому +1

      @@migf27 😂😂😂

  • @nanaequahadepa1541
    @nanaequahadepa1541 3 роки тому +1

    My dad went to Adisadel at da Age of 11 & was da youngest stubborn boys prefect😂😂😂😂😂😂& very shark as well.....my Pops he nodey hear

  • @amalessi6809
    @amalessi6809 3 роки тому +5

    My best friend’s daughter is 13 years old is in college

  • @jeandadzie1532
    @jeandadzie1532 3 роки тому +7

    Most Ghanaians of yesteryear went to Secondary School at age 10, 11 or 12 so Akpene is no different. Congrats to him especially his parents for a job well done. Akpene is 22 years (a man in any society) so the interviewers should not have treatment him during the interview as a child - that part of the interviewing about girls was so unprofessional, inappropriate and uncalled for. The interviewers were condescending (typical Ghanaian way of seeing age) but this has to stop. It does not give our children confidence. At 22 years they are grown men and women and should be treated as such. I agree with your Beatrice Gunu. PS: The female interview even said to him and I quote: the child that you are unquote. Get real and stop this way of seeing age.

    • @georginadumehasie9763
      @georginadumehasie9763 3 роки тому

      Pls secondary school normal age is 15

    • @kwamejoy9439
      @kwamejoy9439 3 роки тому

      @@georginadumehasie9763 oh no some wrote at 11, my jhs headmaster wrote at age 11

  • @mrsmartahmedsulmulmul3240
    @mrsmartahmedsulmulmul3240 3 роки тому

    @16:38 going, they want to give him problem by asking such question.

  • @chucka6415
    @chucka6415 3 роки тому +10

    The lady interviewer talks too much and jumps around with many unnecessary chip ins

    • @enimakoh
      @enimakoh 3 роки тому

      wa bon kraa dodo ah!!

  • @vancy11
    @vancy11 3 роки тому +3

    Why u figa say St. Thomas Aquinas boys be JON school mtcheww . Yawa questions you people dey ask sef.

  • @worlaworlali164
    @worlaworlali164 3 роки тому +1

    That age in shs and university is normal now

  • @kerytyoung8319
    @kerytyoung8319 3 роки тому +2

    It's normal. My guy is 22 and he has a master's degree already

  • @TheAugustus90
    @TheAugustus90 3 роки тому

    13 is not strange , I went to mfantsipim at 14, I never jumped any class though. And at mfantsipim I wasnt even the youngest in my class

  • @beatricegunu3333
    @beatricegunu3333 3 роки тому +12

    I think all this questions are irrelevant, about girls. This is not news. Tsatsu Tsikata entered secondary school at age 9 also Mfantsipim and entered the university at age 16 , and finished university at 18 years. You guys are talking to him like a kid

    • @douglaskyeremeh9556
      @douglaskyeremeh9556 3 роки тому

      one girl with age of 13 is in k u s t, she called Gyan and she got present from ghana education minister

    • @kwamejoy9439
      @kwamejoy9439 3 роки тому

      Ashoqqq as if he was a kid

  • @akwesibona
    @akwesibona 3 роки тому +1

    Welldone man...but this not news...

  • @davidnewman8629
    @davidnewman8629 3 роки тому

    no big deal ...I also went to adisco at the age of 13

  • @nanaquophyappaw2928
    @nanaquophyappaw2928 3 роки тому +3

    Our FUTURE PRESIDENT, more wins bro

  • @alhassanjunior7472
    @alhassanjunior7472 3 роки тому

    I was 14 when i went to SHS so i think its normal. But the 7 ones de3 i no get🤣

  • @joylm9108
    @joylm9108 3 роки тому +1

    What’s his net worth and contribution to society?

  • @benjaminaboagye9846
    @benjaminaboagye9846 3 роки тому +1

    What's wrong with these interviewers? Why are they always interrupting the guest and being unnecessarily loud?

  • @augustineamankwah9061
    @augustineamankwah9061 3 роки тому

    I think i am him

  • @weeyakkawonga6243
    @weeyakkawonga6243 3 роки тому

    10:02...
    He said for the university when you study a specific topic for the semester, that's all...
    My Fellow Engineering students, share your stories because ours is madly different.
    Sank)fa we dey do here...
    😂😅😅🥵🥵

    • @mawunyokwasikutor3067
      @mawunyokwasikutor3067 3 роки тому

      We keep building up, what we did from last Engineering sem will be brought to light again in next semester

  • @alfredmarvin9990
    @alfredmarvin9990 3 роки тому

    Ooo come on I completed shs at 16 this is not something extraordinary

  • @maameefe5900
    @maameefe5900 3 роки тому

    I don't like the way these presenters are asking questions. 22 yrs is just a normal age.

  • @charleslistowel2124
    @charleslistowel2124 3 роки тому +2

    Our presenters are just not good they don't read and learn

    • @kwamejoy9439
      @kwamejoy9439 3 роки тому

      They weren't the right people for this interview obviously

  • @nanabanyinmbir4428
    @nanabanyinmbir4428 2 роки тому

    The presenters are being extremely rude... especially the woman. Yes, he was a child back then but he's an adult now for crying out loud!!! I wouldn't be surprised if he got pissed during the interview....

  • @yngdave6439
    @yngdave6439 3 роки тому

    Moba🔴⚫️

  • @samuelgyakye-smith7993
    @samuelgyakye-smith7993 3 роки тому +2

    Great disservice to a great candidate. The interviewers were all over the place and irritable. Interjecting unnecessarily and loud. CitiTV please improve the space

  • @cassieyvonne9081
    @cassieyvonne9081 3 роки тому +1

    Impressive