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Kelvin Odartey, JHS Graduate Who Made His Own Car Gets YPYC Award – [Photos]

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An 18-year-old Ghanaian creative, Kelvin Odartey has been presented with the Young Promising Role Model Star award.

Naija News understands that the young JHS graduate started gaining popularity a few weeks ago after he designed and made his own car using scraps. Odartey caught the attention of Ghanaians and lovers of creativity across the world after his video stormed the internet driving a Lamborghini ‘Like’ car he built with metal scraps.

Attracted and impressed with the creative act of the youngster, the CEO of Kantanka automobiles, Safo Kwadwo Jnr promised to offer Kelvin a scholarship award.

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Coming shortly after Kwadwo’s pledge, Odartey was awarded the ‘Young Promising Role Model Star’ at the Young Professionals Role Model (YPRM) award.

Naija News understands that the award scheme of which the youngster had just benefited from is an elite listing of achievers, change-makers, influential and inspiring leaders.

Celebritiesbuzzgh reports that award presentation was done during the 11th MTN Pulse Transform Summit at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, November 4.

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Excited with the development, Odartey while giving his award plaque and citation on Instagram wrote; “I want to say a very big thk u to the organizers of YPYC for recognising my good works and for awarding me. I am extremely honored to be receiving such an important award (Young Promising Role Model star). I am earnestly grateful for the recognition of my work, I hope and pray for your support so that i can execute de remaining project ahead and bring it to a reality, thk u all for the support and God bless us.@nana_adjoanhyira @dentaa_show @Mr Andy Osei Okrah.”

See photos of Kelvin Odartey’s creative art below;

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Meanwhile, a couple has decided to create their own story after using Ukwa (breadfruit) as their wedding cake.

Naija News understands that Ukwa is an African delicacy mostly prepared and enjoyed by the Igbo speaking people of Nigeria.