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Dead at Birth, Star at Life: Scanty's Untold Story - Redeemer "Scanty" Shares it All

Author
Derrick Abaitey
Published
Fri 11 Apr 2025
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Redeemer "Scanty" Acquah shares his extraordinary life journey from being born clinically dead to becoming one of Ghana's most recognized content creators. His powerful story navigates personal tragedies, including losing his father to electrocution and his sister unexpectedly, while highlighting his unstoppable drive to support his family through extreme poverty.

• Born clinically dead at Korle Bu, doctors named him "Redeemer" when he miraculously showed signs of life
• Lost his father at age 10 when he was electrocuted by a TV antenna during a Champions League match
• Experienced extreme poverty after his father's death, often being sent home from school for unpaid fees
• Joined KSS through a chance opportunity that quickly revealed his natural talent for connecting with audiences
• Launched "Scanty Explores" which gained 10,000 subscribers in 24 hours while maintaining loyalty to KSS
• Prioritizes supporting his mother financially before spending on himself
• Credits Sheldon and Wudimaya as mentors who have guided his success in content creation

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