Dear Daddy, I want you to know howmuch I appreciate you. You are incredibly caring and generous, and you always believe in us. Whenever you notice that someone needs help, you step in without hesitation. At home, you support me by helping me make decisions. I remember when I was choosing my school subjects—you took time to explain the pros and cons and shared your own experience studying Economics. You also made it clear that you would support me whatever I chose, and that gave me the confidence to decide. You’ve always had a special way of pampering us, not through big rewards, but through time. Growing up, you loved taking us out, especially after milestones like doing well in exams. It was never really about the reward; it was about being together. Some of my most cherished memories with you are Friday nights. When you came home fromwork, we would sit in the hall and watch Chinese action movies together, sometimes Marvel movies like Shang-Chi , while eating fruits or groundnuts. When you got tired and fell asleep, we all knew it was time for bed. Those moments are very special to me. When we travel, you always make it fun. In Dubai, we went to places like Legoland. I grew up around LEGOmostly because my brother loved it, but you were always there—buying the sets, watching us build, encouraging us, and sometimes helping. I know what makes you happiest is seeing us do well in school and take initiative. You show it so clearly—through your smile and how excited you get. And when things don’t go as planned, I can see how deeply you feel it. One thing you always say is, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” I know you’re talking about our talents and our minds. That’s why you encourage us to read so much and keep pushing us to improve. I’m also really proud of you— especially when you earned your degree as an arbitrator from Oxford and when you became President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines. What inspires me most is your dedication and determination. When you decide to do something, you commit to it fully and don’t waste time. I know you’re inspired by people who have achieved great things, especially Black leaders and trailblazers like Sha’Carri Richardson and Barack Obama, and that inspiration reflects in how you live your life and raise us. Thank you for being you, Dad. Happy 50th Birthday, Daddy! I wish you a long, healthy, and joyful life. Love, Nubuke The Birthday Journal 32
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