Rev. Alexander Bruce-Ghartey, popularly known as Uncle Ato, has shared his experience of how he detested ‘our day’ while growing up as a little boy.

This, according to him, was because he was always worried about the food his parents will give to him compared to what other kids will bring.

Uncle Ato disclosed this on Adom TV M’ashyase3 with Afia Amankwa Tamakloe as he opened up on his difficult background and upbringing.

“As children, everyone was eager to see the food you will bring on our day but I always was worried because there was nothing,” he recounted.

As someone who was one of eight children whose father was a carpenter and whose mother had to engage in meagre jobs to support the family, the musician said they were trained in contentment.

“God’s blessing, however, brought about gari because it has really helped me a lot,” he said amidst laughter.

He, however, expressed appreciation to God that his background did not become a barrier to his upliftment and the greater person God wanted him to be in life.

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He gained recognition after a wish list he wrote to his mother to ensure his ‘Our Day’ becomes a memorable one went viral.

Not only did he get his desired food, cake for his favourite teacher and iPad delivered on that day, he had over 60 brands at his disposal who offered to support him and his classmates with some products.

The boy is, however, not letting his buzz disappear and has reintroduced himself with some photos.

He was dressed as a ruler in a traditional Kente outfit and reigning on a stool.

He described himself as a king ruling over his imaginary kingdom.

This was a photoshoot for one of the sponsors who presented gifts to him and his classmates almost two months after his ‘Our Day’ buzz.

Oswald’s claim to fame is a “tiny note” he penciled to his mother, detailing how he wants to be served for the enjoyable ‘Our Day’.

In a part of the letter, Oswald vehemently pleaded with his mother not to disappoint him in bringing his favourite iPad to his school.

A list of over 50 sponsors, in the line of nutrition, beverages, toiletries, finance and education, have honored their pledge of distributing products to Oswald and his classmates.

Also, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, via a tweet, said she will immediately send him the latest iPad Pro, fully loaded with educational content just as he wishes.

The former Education Minister was impressed with Oswald’s researching habit, as she describes him as a fascinating and intelligent boy.

She also hinted at plans to visit the pupils of Christ Ambassadors School of Excellence very soon.

In a latest development, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang sent a delegation led by Obuobia Darko-Opoku to present the iPad to the boy in school.

Despite being a primary three pupil, Oswald was certain on the things he needed to make his day a memorable one; of course, including food and drinks, not just for himself, but for his favourite teacher, Mrs Appiah.

Among the many things he needed, his iPad was the centre of attention, as he devised an emotional blackmail plan to achieve his desire – all listed in his ‘Our Day’ note to his ‘forgetful’ mother.

After the note went viral, having been shared by a colleague of Oswlads’s mother, notable brands have interlocked hands to give Oswald a never-to-be-forgotten experience.

After Joy News expressed delight to televise the special ‘Our Day’ edible brands including Perk Biscuit, Doughman Foods, Smoochies Bakes, Pinkberry Ghana, Pizza Inn, Dominos Ghana, Myst Water, Bel Beverages, KFC Ghana, Frytol Oil, Dolait Ghana, Blue Band, FanIce and Dano Milk have stormed the Christ Ambassador School at Sakaman, Dansoman to distribute some products.

The celebration would not be complete without stains in his outfit, and for that, toiletries companies; Omo Ghana, Geisha, Lifebuoy and Pepsodent have stepped in.

To ensure that Oswald’s ‘Our Day’ goes beyond a day, into the future, Financial establishments, not limited to Databank, Stanbic Bank, Access Bank and Prudential Bank have pledged to open accounts for him, with at least GHS1,000 as start-up capital.

For schools which cannot assure him of sponsorship, they have pledged to open their doors for tour, for Oswald and his entire class.

Ashesi University, eCampus, Devdex Software LLC have made the list. Nike has also presented sneakers to the lad.

Companies have also reached out to Oswlad’s family, offering to pay for his school fees and books for the next academic year.

Other entreprenuers have also pledged items including laptops and bags of rice among others.