CEO of Zara Boutique, Richard Brown, popularly known as ‘Osebo,’ has shared how pushing trucks after dropping out of senior high school became a turning point in his life, leading him to meet a man he now calls his “destiny helper.”
Osebo revealed that he spent four years pushing trucks after leaving Awuku Darko Senior High School in Form Four due to his family’s financial constraints. “It wasn’t easy, but I decided to do it. It was better than stealing,” he said.
Through this work, he met an elderly man who often sought his services but never paid him. “I never saw anything wrong because my father taught me to respect everyone, whether rich or poor,” he explained.
One day, the man handed him money and invited him to his village.
“When I got to his house, they welcomed me, offered a chair and water. Then he came back with a brown envelope. Inside was a passport. He told me it could take me to Germany or Italy and said he had never seen a young man so God-fearing and respectful.”
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With the passport in hand, Osebo prepared to travel abroad. “I used the money I had saved from pushing trucks, and my mother also contributed a sewing machine and some clothes to help me start my journey,” he revealed.
Upon arriving in Italy, he began working, selling products door-to-door for a Nigerian-owned company.
“The work was tough. I went house to house, ringing bells, getting people’s attention. Some didn’t buy anything at first, only offering a small contribution. But within minutes, my pocket would be full. The sun was scorching, but I didn’t feel it; I was enjoying seeing money and knowing I could help my family.”
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His dedication quickly impressed his employer. After exceeding expectations on his first day, he was given a larger sales zone, where he consistently sold multiple bags of products daily.
Within a year, he sent 500 Deutsch Marks to his parents to fund a sibling’s education in Germany. Over the next two years, he supported another sibling in Holland and a third in the UK. By the fourth year, he had also helped a cousin move to Amsterdam. “God doesn’t use years; He uses time. What is written for you will manifest at the right time,” he reflected.
Emphasizing the importance of character in recognizing life-changing opportunities, the CEO of Zara Boutique advised that everybody needs a destiny changer.
“You won’t see it on their forehead, but your behavior, humility, and respect will guide them to you. That man was my destiny helper; because of him, my life has never been the same.”
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Osebo Shares Experience Preaching During School Days
The Ghanaian fashion influencer and celebrity stylist revealed that long before gaining fame for his fashion sense, he was known for preaching the word of God at school.
Osebo disclosed that during his days at Awuku Darko Senior Secondary School in Suhum, his headmaster gave him the nickname “Osofo” due to his constant preaching.
“Every Wednesday, when the school gathered, I would be the one invited to share the word of God. I was always with my Bible, and anytime I had free moments, I would read it.”
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Osebo explained that his devotion to Scripture stemmed from his upbringing.
“I grew up in a Christian home. My mother lived like a pastor’s wife, and my father was a pastor. So everything around me was church, church, church.”
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He noted that while many see him primarily as a fashion figure, he was deeply rooted in faith during his school days, often channeling his energy into sharing the gospel.
Even today, Osebo said his commitment to God remains strong. He added that those experiences of preaching before his peers helped instill discipline and confidence, qualities that continue to influence his personal and professional life.
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