My name is Agbolan Benjamin Fofone. I am 22 years old, originally from Togo, and I moved to Ghana with one purpose—to further my education. I arrived in Nima in 2010, where I began my primary education at Anani Memorial School.
Nima is an overcrowded community, home to people from different regions of Ghana and various African countries, all striving to survive and build better lives. From the beginning of my journey in Ghana, I had only one person standing firmly by my side—my sister. She was my strength, my support, and my family.
At a very early stage of my life, I lost both my father and mother. I never truly experienced the warmth of fatherhood or motherhood. Still, I held on, believing that as long as my sister was alive, I was not alone. Unfortunately, while I was in senior high school, I lost her too. That moment changed everything.
Life became extremely difficult. I struggled to find food, clothes, and even basic necessities. Continuing school became almost impossible, and I was unable to complete my senior high education at that time. The journey was filled with pain, hardship, and uncertainty, but deep within me, my dreams refused to die.
Along the way, I met a special man from Sweden who believed in me and supported my passion for education. Through his help, I was given another chance to rise. It had always been my dream to become a cinematographer—to tell real stories through visuals and bring life to moments that matter.
Today, I am pursuing TV and Film Production at the tertiary level, working tirelessly toward my dream of creating powerful stories through film. At this stage of my journey, my greatest goal is to own a camera, a tool that will allow me to practice, grow, and turn my dreams into reality.
My story is one of loss, resilience, and hope. Despite everything I have faced, I still believe that with the right support and determination, dreams can survive even the hardest circumstances.