Nana Osei Tutu Appiah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur based in Kumasi, is the CEO of Ad Global, a company committed to innovation and youth empowerment.
Sharing his story, Nana Osei Tutu explained that he was raised by his mother and always felt different from his peers, even though he considered himself an average student. He attended Kumasi High School and later furthered his education at Pentecost University, where his entrepreneurial journey began.
“I once mentored a young man who invented a solar water pump in Tema. He didn’t even realize such technology already existed — but his innovation showed great potential,” he said proudly.
Nana revealed that he studied banking and finance but had a strong passion for technology and creativity. “I designed the first website for my school,” he shared. “My entrepreneurial journey started when I sold my laptop to raise capital for my business ideas.”
According to him, Ghana is full of opportunities, and the youth should focus on solving problems rather than complaining about unemployment. “There are jobs in Ghana — what we need is the right mindset. There’s money in Ghana; we just need to be strategic,” he emphasized.
A man of faith and discipline, Nana shared his personal routine: “I pray from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. or at dawn, and I also pray in the afternoon. Prayer and strategy go hand in hand.”
He also advised young people to be mindful of the company they keep. “Your circle of friends determines your future — choose wisely,” he said. “Social media can influence your mindset. The algorithm feeds you what you constantly engage with, so focus on productive content.”
Speaking about his online growth, Nana revealed how his consistency led to success. “When I started creating content, my videos began to go viral. I tell people that if you travel abroad and things don’t work out, come back home and apply the same work ethic here — you’ll succeed.”
He further shared an inspiring story about a young lady who left her job to start a shawarma business, and within a short time, she began making good money. “That’s the spirit we need,” Nana concluded. “Ghanaians must believe in themselves — the opportunities are right here.”
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