60th BirthdayMessage EkuaMenlekyi at 60—so amazing. This is the age when we used to admire our parents, uncles, and aunties for guiding family matters. BB, my Class Six French teacher—why did you never give me higher scores?Well, this best describes you: impartial, fair, meticulous, and apt. I can’t recall many childhood adventures because you were much older and often away at secondary school. But I do remember the several times I snitched on you and Isabella when you planned to go out without tellingMum and Dad. However, we shared many grown-up dreams and life challenges. At one point, we both found ourselves at the University of Ghana, Legon. You were pursuing yourMBAwhile I was doing my undergraduate degree. Oh, our lunch dates at the basement canteen, where we talked about everything—from relationships to planning Ewuradjoa’s birthday party. By the way, you never paid me for the babysitting duties as promised. Anyway, it gave me firsthand experience. How can I forget the challenging projects with tight timelines at Aspire Plus? I’m glad we’ve always had it right. During such times, you’re not BB—you’reMrs Ofei, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery. BB, sixty is here. May this next chapter bring you endless happiness, exciting opportunities, and all the success you desire. Cheers to you and to many more memories of sisterhood. Maame Adjoa Gyamba I first met BB through her sister, Aba, in London about 13 years ago. Since then, we clicked and shared the same professional insights and values. Eventually, BB became my professional and career mentor who guided me to return to Ghana and helped me to resettle in the country professionally. I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for the incredible impact you’ve had on my life and career development. Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support have been a constant source of inspiration and motivation for me. I have practised the soft advice you gave me that “I should know the movers, shakers and the workplace politics BUT I should never play it.” It has been very helpful and productive for me especially when situations were murky. Your ability to balance constructive feedback with encouragement and empathy helped me to grow both personally and professionally. Your door is always open to me, and your willingness to listen and offer advice has been invaluable to me which I cherish so much and hold you in high esteem. I’m so grateful for meeting you and having gotten to know you. Thank you for being an exceptional mentor, role model, and friend. As we celebrate another year and chapter of your life, may you be filled with joy, laughter, happiness, contentment, and surrounded with love as always. May you continue to evolve to greater heights to achieve all your dreams. Happy 60th Birthday and God Continue to Bless You. Amen. Yours faithfully, Michael Awuah 32 The Birthday Journal
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