I didn’t go for my BECE results because I knew I wouldn’t pass – Obaapa Christy
Obaapa Christy, a Ghanaian gospel singer, admitted that she decided against taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination since she knew she wouldn’t pass.
Obaapa Christy admitted that during her elementary school years, she did not put much effort into her studies and did not pay attention to them.
Obaapa Christy added that she decided not to continue her studies because she struggled in school. Obaapa Christy admitted to the Rainbow Radio 87.5FM host that she wasn’t a particularly intelligent student.
”However, I have come to discover that education is important. You need a positive mindset to succeed. If I had that positive mindset, I think I would have made it. But it is not too late. I will be going back to school. It is not too late to go back to school.”
The artist however stated that although she does not have higher education, God has used her through her songs to save lives.
“If God had blessed people because of their higher education, I would not be where I am today. God gave me something, and that is what I have done all these years.”
She added ”Mathematics was my best subject because God knew I would be wealthy and be counting money, she said amidst laughter.