Bless Seckloawu, born on June 26 and popularly known as Papaga Bless, is a multiple award-winning Ghanaian Forex Trader, Business Development Manager, Digital Media Strategist, Entrepreneur, Blogger, and Sustainable Development Advocate.
With more than a decade of experience in digital media, technology, entrepreneurship, and online communications, he has established himself as a versatile digital innovator with a growing influence across Ghana and Africa.
Bless combines expertise in digital media, finance, technology, business development, and youth empowerment to create platforms and initiatives that educate, inform, and create opportunities for others.
Digital Media and Entrepreneurship
Bless is the Co-Founder of Vim Buzz Media, one of Ghana’s fast-growing digital media companies. The company’s portfolio includes Vim Buzz, Celebrities Buzz, and Vim Forex Blog, collectively reaching millions of people every month through entertainment news, celebrity stories, business content, financial education, and digital media.
Under his leadership, Vim Forex Blog has developed into a financial media and education platform focused on forex trading education, broker reviews, market analysis, financial literacy, and trading-related content for aspiring traders across Africa. Bless has interviewed top traders such as Kojo Forex, Cwesi4Rex, Eyram Dela, Chyno FX, Lincoln FX, Sena Trades, just to mention a few.
His contribution to Ghana’s digital media ecosystem has earned him significant recognition. He has consistently featured among Avance Media’s Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers, ranking 2nd in 2019, 3rd in 2020, 4th in 2022, and 4th in 2023.
His achievements have also earned him a nomination for Blogger of the Year at the 2024 Foklex Media Awards and a nomination at the 2020 Radio and Television Personalities (RTP) Awards.
Forex Trading and Financial Education
Bless began his forex trading journey in 2023, inspired by the success stories and educational content of African trading personalities such as Sandile Shezi and Kojo Forex. His foundational trading education came from his younger brother, Courage Seckloawu, before he deepened his understanding of the financial markets through further study, practical experience, and mentorship.
He gained greater clarity and perspective on forex trading through mentorship from Miekel Oheneba-Dornyo, popularly known as Sir Miekel, the CEO of KingdomPips FX.
Today, Bless specializes in day trading, with a primary focus on XAUUSD (Gold) and Volatility Indices. His trading methodology incorporates concepts such as liquidity, market structure, order blocks, supply and demand, and trendline analysis.
His approach places strong emphasis on discipline, risk management, patience, and capital preservation rather than aggressive risk-taking. One of his key personal trading rules is to end his trading day after two consecutive losing trades, helping him maintain emotional discipline and protect his capital.
Through mentorship, digital education, and online content, Bless has reached and guided more than 1,000 aspiring traders, helping them develop stronger trading discipline, risk-management habits, and a long-term mindset.
He strongly believes that successful trading is not primarily about chasing large profits but about developing the discipline and patience required to remain consistent over time. He encourages traders to avoid placing the burden of their financial problems on small trading accounts, as this can lead to emotional decision-making, overtrading, and excessive risk.
His philosophy is centered on consistent progress, continuous learning, responsible risk management, and gradual wealth creation.
Sustainable Development and Youth Empowerment
Beyond digital media and financial markets, Bless is passionate about sustainable development, climate advocacy, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and youth empowerment.
He currently serves as a Project Officer at Opportunity International, supporting programs that provide agricultural education, financial inclusion, business development, and capacity-building opportunities to farmers and rural communities in Ghana.
Through his work, he contributes to initiatives supporting more than 20,000 farmers across the Volta Region, with a focus on strengthening rural livelihoods, improving business capacity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Bless has also contributed to climate advocacy through his work as a Volunteer Podcast Host for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Ghana. In this role, he has used his communication and digital media expertise to facilitate conversations around climate change, environmental sustainability, climate action, and development.
His contribution to environmental advocacy was recognized in 2024, when he was named Most Interactive Climate Activist by CDKN Ghana.
Bless is also passionate about mental health awareness and social inclusion.
He serves as the Social Media Manager for Clubhouse Rehabilitation Centre, a mental health facility in Pantang, Accra. Through strategic digital communication and content development, he helps raise awareness about mental health, rehabilitation, recovery, and social inclusion.
Bless’s professional expertise spans several fields, including:
● Digital Media Management
● Business Development
● Forex Trading
● Financial Education
● WordPress Web Development
● Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
● Social Media Consultancy
● Content Strategy
● Digital Marketing
● Cybersecurity
● Entrepreneurship
● Youth Empowerment
● Sustainable Development Advocacy
He is also a Google Certified Cybersecurity Analyst, demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development and the responsible use of technology.
Bless began his professional career in education after graduating from Akatsi College of Education with a Diploma in Basic Education.
He subsequently served with the Ghana Education Service from 2019 to 2021 before transitioning into entrepreneurship and digital media, eventually becoming a co-founder of Vim Buzz Media.
He later pursued and earned a Bachelor of Education in Information Technology from the University of Cape Coast, further strengthening his knowledge of technology, education, and digital innovation.
His career journey reflects a continuous transition from education to digital entrepreneurship, media, technology, finance, and development, while maintaining a strong commitment to learning and creating opportunities for others.
Advocacy Against Misinformation
In 2020, Bless partnered with DUBAWA, a leading West African fact-checking organization, to support efforts to combat misinformation during Ghana’s general elections.
Through digital communication and public education, he contributed to initiatives aimed at reducing the spread of false and misleading information across online platforms.
Bless is passionate about knowledge sharing and has participated as a speaker, trainer, and mentor at conferences, workshops, and youth empowerment programs.
His engagements have focused on areas including digital media, entrepreneurship, technology, financial literacy, forex trading, online business, and personal development.
Through these platforms, he seeks to equip young people, professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring traders with practical knowledge they can use to build sustainable careers and businesses.
Outside his professional commitments, Bless enjoys watching movies, reading, and cooking.
Some of his favorite books include Naked Forex, No Excuses! by Brian Tracy, and the Holy Bible.
Bless Seckloawu’s long-term vision is to become one of Africa’s most influential forex traders and financial educators while transforming Vim Forex into one of Africa’s leading financial media platforms.
Through education, technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and digital innovation, he remains committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to build financial independence and create meaningful impact within their communities.
His journey continues to reflect a simple philosophy: use knowledge, technology, and opportunity to create impact that extends beyond yourself.
Selected Honors and Recognition
● Blogger of the Year — Nominee, Foklex Media Awards, 2024
● Most Interactive Climate Activist, Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Ghana, 2024
● Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers — 4th Position, Avance Media, 2023
● Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers — 4th Position, Avance Media, 2022
● Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers — 3rd Position, Avance Media, 2020
● Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers — 2nd Position, Avance Media, 2019
● Radio and Television Personalities (RTP) Awards — Nominee, 2020
● Top 20 Most Influential Youth in the Volta Region, Edy’s Promotions, 2020