By Richard Nii Armah Quaye is the Founder and Board Chairman of Bills Microcredit. He has attributed his remarkable entrepreneurial success to a pivotal moment. This moment was with one of his former lecturers in the UK.
Quaye recently had an insightful conversation with Bola Rayon on YouTube. This interview was monitored by Graphic Showbiz. He shared a transformative encounter with Michael Mainwaring, who was his lecturer at the London College of Accountancy.
He revealed that his lecturer approached him after class and inquired about his post-graduation plans.
“My lecturer, Michael Mainwaring, called me aside one day and asked, ‘Richard, what are your plans after school?’ I said I was trying to think about it. I wanted to see whether I would go. He then said, ‘No, I want to believe that when you go back home, you will succeed way better. You will succeed more when you go back home than when you stay here.
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“You will make it very big back home. Your success will open doors for you to return to the UK. But this time, you should come back in your private jet and come and pay me a visit,” he said.
According to him, the encounter shaped his life. It has allowed him to rise to prominence as a leading entrepreneur in Ghana today.
As he turns 40, Mr Quaye reflected on his achievements. He also thought about his future aspirations. This includes his decision to retire at this milestone age.
“It is monumental for me. I plan on going into retirement at 40,” he shared.
On Thursday, March 13, the entrepreneur captured public attention. He did this with his anticipated extravagant 40th birthday celebrations. The celebrations included the acquisition of a custom-branded private jet and a high-end Bugatti Chiron.
The private jet features his initials, RNAQ, prominently inscribed on it. It was revealed in a post. The caption read, “…and I got myself a jet too #RNAQ40.”
The entrepreneur’s flashy Instagram posts unveiling his latest luxury acquisitions sent shockwaves through social media, sparking a flurry of reactions.
His opulent lifestyle was put on full display. Fans and followers were divided. Some sang his praises and admired his success. Others were left stunned by the sheer scale of his wealth.
Quaye, who will celebrate his 40th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, received congratulations from notable figures. Ghanaian reggae/dancehall artist Stonebwoy, rapper Medikal, and Nigerian music star Davido congratulated him in the comments section.
