When Adwoa Tee sat down with Delay on The Delay Show, many were surprised to learn the real story behind her success.
Known on Accra’s social scene as a vibrant personality, her background was not one of glamour but of grit, determination, and entrepreneurship.
With just GHC 1,500 from her mother, Adwoa Tee launched a small hair-braiding business. She wasn’t an influencer then, nor did she have thousands of followers. What she had was vision and the courage to start small. Today, she proudly owns two established shops and a braiding institute – proof that resilience, consistency, and smart financial choices can transform even the humblest beginnings.
Her journey speaks directly to Ghana’s youth: financial independence doesn’t come from waiting for government jobs or depending only on certificates—it comes from initiative and innovation.
Why Adwoa Tee’s Story Matters for Ghana’s Youth
According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), youth unemployment stood at 12.2% in 2023, with many graduates struggling to find formal jobs.
Adwoa Tee’s experience offers a new perspective. Her story emphasizes two crucial lessons for young people in Ghana:
- Waiting for government jobs is not enough.
- Practical skills and entrepreneurship can open doors certificates alone cannot.
For thousands of young women facing pressure to “wait their turn,” her success is a reminder that initiative is more powerful than opportunity handed down.
Young women can learn powerful lessons from the inspiring journey of Adwoa Tee. She reminds us that it’s okay to start small but dream big, as she began her business with just GHC 1,500 and grew it with dedication.
Instead of waiting for the system to offer her a job, she created her own path, showing that independence often begins with action, not permission.
Through consistency, she built trust with her customers, proving that reliability is one of the strongest currencies in business.
Adwoa Tee also highlights the importance of learning marketable skills—whether it’s hairstyling, tailoring, coding, or design—that can generate both income and freedom.
I had my national service at the Ghana standars Authourity . But after school , i didn’t want to work with my certificate. I wanted to focus on building my business… during the corona, i was in level 200, i decided to nlearn braiding. I learned it for a month or two.
She smartly embraced technology, using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Jiji as tools to advertise and reach clients at little to no cost.
Beyond making money, she understood the power of reinvesting and saving, turning small profits into larger opportunities. Most importantly, she didn’t keep her success to herself—she now empowers others by employing people and creating opportunities within her community.
