Young Oswald Whose “Our Day” Wish List Became a Viral Dream to Become an Actor

Nine-year-old Oswald, whose ‘our day’ wishlist has gone viral on social media, aspires to be an actor in the future.

In a simple letter to his mother requesting a list of items needed to celebrate the last day of the academic term, known in Ghana as “Our Day,” Oswald received far more than he had expected or imagined. .

From banks offering investment accounts to food companies offering lunch for the whole Oswald class to TV subscription payments, as of Friday, July 30, 2021, there were more than 40 pledges made by different entities to help the young boy and his classmates celebrating the day.

In the letter posted to Twitter by a user with the @ SmylyThe3rd account, young Oswald asked his mother not only to ensure that the items he requested were supplied, but also to ensure that she ” do not disappoint him because he did not disappoint her by excelling in her exams ”.

Young Oswald interacting with Citi News thanked the brands who joined us in making their celebration of “our day” unforgettable.

“When I was writing the letter I never thought it would go viral. I decided to write the letter because I see cartoon characters doing it. So I was just trying. say a big thank you to all of you for these gifts I urge my friends to learn hard.

“I want to be an actor in the future. I will continue it when I finish my studies, ”he said.

Her “favorite” teacher, Mrs. Ernestina Appiah, who received her cake and other gifts as Oswald wanted for her, also advised her fellow teachers to give the best of themselves.

“I urge my fellow teachers to work harder, to love children as I do, and to work with their hearts.

Young Oswald, a student at Christ Ambassadors School at Dansoman in Accra, in his letter asked his mother to buy him food such as soft drinks, cookies and chocolates, as well as a request to bring his Ipad at school ; a request that has left many social media users in stitches.

Oswald’s favorite teacher, Ms Appiah, was not outdone as he asked for “a big cake” for her, much to the amusement of social media users.

Musicians M. Drew, DopeNation and KiDI visited the school to entertain Oswald and his classmates.

Samsung Brand Ambassador KiDi gifted Oswald and his teachers with Samsung products.

—Citinenewsroom