Cleaner, Chauffeur...The Story Of The Ghanaian Pilot Who Fluttered Until He Flew

This is indeed a story of determination, positive declaration, grit, and humility.

At the age of six, he confidently announced to his friends, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up." However, his statement was met with mocking laughter.

The end of sixth grade marked the onset of financial difficulties for his family, as his father lost his job and life took a turn for the worse. 

He failed the A Levels twice, disqualifying him from joining the Air Force, even though he passed the army's assessments twice.

This is the story of Captain Solomon Nana Kwakye Quainoo, the first Ghanaian to have flown the biggest airplane A380 to the Kotoka International Airport’s modern Terminal 3.

Captain Quainoo who has shared the story of his life in a book titled: "Flutter Unitl You Fly" spoke in a one-on-one interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo' said: "I hope this inspires people not to give up on their dreams"

He recalled the days when he was cleaning the church as a service to God, and when he was a Chauffeur because he couldn't immediately get a job in his field of study.

Being a Chaffeur at the Airport, however, didn't stop his dream as he continued to make positive declarations into his life anytime he saw an airplane.

Listen to him in the video below