Bless Seckloawu, well known as Papaga Bless, is a Ghanaian forex trader, digital media strategist, entrepreneur, blogger, and sustainable development advocate. He is best known as the co-founder of Vim Buzz Media, a Ghanaian digital media company, and for his contributions to digital publishing, financial education, climate advocacy, and youth empowerment. Over the years, he has gained recognition as one of Ghana’s leading digital entrepreneurs, combining media, technology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to educate and inspire audiences across Africa.
Early Life and Education
Bless Seckloawu began his professional journey in education after earning a Diploma in Basic Education from Akatsi College of Education. He later obtained a Bachelor of Education in Information Technology from the University of Cape Coast, combining his educational background with expertise in digital technology and innovation.
Bless Seckloawu also holds a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, reflecting his continued interest in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Career
Education
Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Seckloawu served with the Ghana Education Service (GES) between 2019 and 2021. During this period, he developed a passion for teaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, experiences that would later influence his work in digital education and financial literacy.
Digital Media and Entrepreneurship
Bless Seckloawu is the Co-Founder of Vim Buzz Media, one of Ghana’s leading independent digital media companies. Under his leadership, the company has expanded into several online brands, including:
Vim Buzz
Celebrities Buzz
Vim Forex Blog
Together, these platforms attract millions of monthly engagements by publishing entertainment news, celebrity features, business content, lifestyle stories, and educational financial resources.
Among the company’s brands, Vim Forex Blog has become a recognized platform for forex trading education, broker reviews, market analysis, investment insights, and financial literacy. The platform primarily serves traders and investors across Africa while promoting responsible trading practices and financial education.
Seckloawu’s influence within Ghana’s digital media industry has earned him repeated recognition by Avance Media, where he ranked among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, consistently placing within the top five. He has also received nominations for Blogger of the Year at the 2024 Foklex Media Awards and at the 2020 Radio and Television Personalities (RTP) Awards.
Forex Trading
Although already established in digital media, Seckloawu entered the forex trading industry in 2023 after developing an interest in financial markets and wealth creation.
His early learning was inspired by educational content from African traders Sandile Shezi and Kojo Forex, while his younger brother, Courage Seckloawu, introduced him to the fundamentals of forex trading. His technical development was further strengthened through mentorship from Miekel Oheneba-Dornyo, popularly known as Sir Miekel, whose coaching helped shape his approach to market analysis, discipline, and trading psychology.
Bless Seckloawu primarily trades XAUUSD (Gold) and Volatility Indices, employing strategies based on:
Liquidity concepts
Market structure
Order blocks
Supply and demand
Trendline analysis
He emphasizes disciplined execution, capital preservation, and effective risk management. One of his well-known trading principles is ending trading for the day after recording two consecutive losing trades, reflecting his belief that protecting capital is more important than pursuing excessive profits.
Beyond trading, Seckloawu has mentored more than 1,000 aspiring traders through online educational content, mentorship communities, and financial literacy initiatives. His teaching philosophy promotes patience, consistency, emotional discipline, and responsible risk management rather than unrealistic expectations of quick wealth.
Sustainable Development and Social Impact
Beyond business and finance, Seckloawu is actively involved in sustainable development, agriculture, youth empowerment, and financial inclusion.
He serves as a Project Officer at Opportunity International, where he contributes to agricultural development programmes supporting more than 20,000 farmers across Ghana’s Volta Region. His work focuses on:
Farmer education
Agribusiness development
Financial inclusion
Sustainable agricultural practices
Rural livelihood improvement
Climate Advocacy
Seckloawu previously served as the Volunteer Podcast Host for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Ghana, using digital storytelling and strategic communication to promote awareness of climate change, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.
Bless Seckloawu
His contributions earned him the Most Interactive Climate Activist Award from CDKN Ghana in 2024.
Mental Health Advocacy
He also serves as Social Media Manager for Clubhouse Rehabilitation Centre, a mental health rehabilitation facility in Pantang, Accra.
In this role, he supports public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing stigma surrounding mental illness while promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and community inclusion through digital communication.
Media and Fact-Checking
In 2020, Seckloawu partnered with DUBAWA, a West African fact-checking initiative, during Ghana’s general elections.
Through the collaboration, he supported campaigns promoting responsible journalism, media literacy, and efforts to combat online misinformation and disinformation.
Professional Expertise
Seckloawu’s professional interests span several disciplines, including:
Digital Media Management
Digital Marketing
Content Strategy
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
WordPress Web Development
Social Media Consultancy
Forex Trading
Cybersecurity
Financial Education
His multidisciplinary background has enabled him to bridge media, technology, entrepreneurship, and finance while creating educational content for diverse audiences.
Public Speaking and Mentorship
As a speaker, trainer, and mentor, Seckloawu has addressed conferences, educational institutions, entrepreneurship programmes, and youth development events.
His presentations focus on:
Digital entrepreneurship
Personal branding
Financial literacy
Technology
Digital marketing
Online business development
Youth empowerment
He advocates the use of digital skills as practical tools for employment creation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth.
Personal Life
Outside his professional work, Seckloawu enjoys reading, cooking, and watching movies.
Among the books he credits with influencing his thinking are Naked Forex, No Excuses! by Brian Tracy, and the Holy Bible, which have shaped his perspectives on discipline, leadership, and personal development.
Vision
Seckloawu aims to become one of Africa’s leading forex traders while expanding Vim Forex Blog into one of the continent’s foremost financial education platforms.
Through technology, entrepreneurship, and financial education, he seeks to empower individuals with practical knowledge and skills that promote financial independence, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa.
Awards 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 Volta Region – Edy’s Promotions (2020).
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