Meet Mr Africa 2nd Runner Up, Giuseppe Nkansah (Africa teen's Role Model)

Blessed, talented and inspirational are just few words that describe Giuseppe Nkansah. The 25-year-old Mr Africa 2nd runner up winner in these few years was able to achieve so much. He started with a burning passion for fashion which motivated him to overcome different obstacles a young person may find in this industry.

When in Italy, Giuseppe from the beginning worked hard towards becoming a fashion icon. But what he wasn't aware of was that he will eventually become a role model for so many young people around the world, aspiring in making it in the fashion world. Children and young adults in Europe and in Africa admire his zeal, his courage and his focus. Last years, during a visit in some secondary schools in the ashanti region in Ghana, some children showed me some pictures taken from Giuseppe official Facebook's page.

When I asked them the reason behind saving those pictures, they said it was because they love Giuseppe's sense of fashion and they wish to become like him. Giuseppe, in a way has been able to teach to the young generation that regardless of your background and circumstances, your dreams are still valid. And it doesn't matter where you stand in the world, rich or poor, we can all work hard and make our dreams a reality. Giuseppe believed in himself even when no one was there to support.

He knew that with God all things are possible and throughout these years he worked hard, always sacrificing knowing that one day, yes one day...it will all be worth it!

Giuseppe Nkansah at the Ghana high Commission 2013 London