Once an aspiring football player, has embraced his role as a ‘check check’ (fried rice) seller with contentment.
In an interview with Abigail Boakye Johnson on GhanaWeb’s Everyday People, he shared that his initial dream of becoming a footballer faced obstacles, prompting a shift in his career path.
Recognizing the delays in his football aspirations, Simon ventured into the fast-food business to sustain himself.
He explained that this decision, though a deviation from his initial goal, has significantly improved his life compared to the challenges he faced in previous years.
Simon detailed the positive outcomes of his fast-food venture, highlighting that it provides him with a livelihood, enables him to afford housing, and supports his responsibilities towards his wife and family.
“Yes, I am happy with my current situation. It’s better than those days when I used to sleep on a bench. By God’s grace through this business, if I can rent a room for my wife and child, then it shows that I am okay. Although this was not what I wanted to do.
“Football was my dream but since no help was coming, I had to switch and engage in something else. As a matter of fact, I would be lying to you if I told you I was not okay. It’s far better than some years ago when things were tough”, he said.
Simon now owns SM Fast Food and also, has a cashew and an animal farm.