Isaac Komla Attah

Date of Birth: Unknown but approximately 12 years

Place of Birth: Ashiama in Greater Accra Region.

Date of Admission: 15th December 2006

Language spoken: Ewe

School: Delta Preparatory School

Class: Primary Three

Komla, 12, is at that awkward age of not yet being one of the big kids or little anymore. Because of this, it’s hard for me to understand/empathize with him as much as some of the others.

The other day we were all sitting outside and Komla was showing off his bubble blowing skills. He can blow ones the size of his head. Naturally, the younger kids found it hilarious to pop them. He kept blowing and they kept popping until he had gum all the way behind his ears. He was genuinely surprised every time.

He loves everything to do with music; playing, listening, dancing. He’s a really awesome dancer. When he thinks no one is watching, he busts out the sweetest moves.

Komla was brought to the home by his aged grandmother who could not support his basic needs or education.  Komla began attending school at Delta Preparatory School.