Degreebarber: Meet driver's son who dropped his degree to become a barber- Godwin Kofi is a university graduate turned professional barber famed as Degreebarber - The young entrepreneur graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) - Kofi narrates how it all started, what drives him and shared a 10-year plan aimed at establishing his new start-up as an international grooming center While becoming a barber was never part of his childhood dreams, Godwin Kofi, professionally known as Degreebarber, has turned out to be one of the few with a thriving business. However, unlike many, Godwin has quite a unique story. After he successfully graduated from the university with a degree, he shelved his certificate to start a business as a barber. His journey to attaining a professional barber status started as a means of survival when he was still a teenager in secondary school. From Asesewa in the Eastern region, Godwin is one of four children born to a commercial driver, and his mum, a trader. Recommended for you CBN stops banks agents from using PoS terminals for transactions, along wit... Godwin had his basic education at Ebenezer Preparatory School at Asesewa and later received his secondary education as a Business student at Akwamuman Senior High School in Akosombo. It was at Akwamuman that he learned the skill of grooming hair which would later become a stepping stone to owning a thriving business. While in senior high school, Godwin’s ‘school dad’ was then the campus barber, with whom he worked as an unofficial apprentice. Godwin’s economically challenged background compelled him to secretly learn from his school dad while he served as an errand boy, swept and cleaned after the day’s job. He had his first trial when his school dad had to work on the hair of one of his clients but was also urgently needed to attend programme and Godwin offered to help. After he proved himself on his first test, Godwin surprised his school dad after he gave the client a clean-cut although his ‘dad’ did the final touches. His school dad encouraged him to never stop. Recommended for you "Davido, please say something": Lady cries frantically as singer comes onli... Despite the financial setbacks even after he completed secondary school, he enrolled at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) to study business administration. Barbering served as a means of survival throughout his education, using proceeds from his trade to pay fees, accommodation and provide for his nutritional and health needs. Years later, Godwin's means of survival has become a thriving business and he revealed that he is inspired by a quest to change negatives and ill perceptions people have about barbering through his business, Degreebarber. Degreebarber isn’t his only brand. Godwin has been working to establish his other start-up, Reflect Ghana, which he aims to transform into an international grooming center in 10 years. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Godwin is hoping that his story will help change and inspire narratives that ''there’s no defined route to success but hard work and determination can make one great in whatever they do.'' Recommended for you Lady in tears as she bumps into mum reading her WhatsApp chat with boyfrien... In other news, a qualified medic with Basic Life Support certification has been struggling to find employment for three years. He doesn't let this get him down, however, as he volunteers at the local ambulance services. The passionate young man always steps up whenever he encounters people in need. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better I want to build a television set -13-yr-old aspiring engineer | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Godwin Kofi is a university graduate turned professional barber famed as Degreebarber - The young entrepreneur graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) - Kofi narrates how it all started, what drives him and shared a 10-year plan aimed at establishing his new start-up as an international grooming center PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng