Social media influencer Dulcie Boateng has opened up about her early experiences with financial pressure, revealing that she felt the weight of it at just 14 years old.
During an interview on the Delay Show, monitored by News & Vibes, Boateng recounted how her perception of wealth shifted when she gained admission to Achimota Senior High School. It was there, she explained, that she first realized the disparities in socioeconomic status among her peers.
“Before Achimota, I never really understood what money and wealth meant,” Boateng shared. “But when I got there, I suddenly became aware of the financial differences between myself and some of my classmates.”
The stark contrast became evident to Boateng during visiting days, when she observed fellow students arriving in luxury cars while she arrived with her family in more modest circumstances.
“I realised I was poor when I got to Achimota school. In form one, it was visiting day and i saw people come with luxury cars and I had only seen that in movees and not real life.”
Upon questioning her mother about their financial situation, Boateng gained insight into the sacrifices her family made to provide for her. “That’s when I began to feel the pressure,” she admitted. “I realized that there were certain things we couldn’t afford, and it made me want more.”
Boateng shared that the social dynamics at school further amplified her desire for financial security.
“Rich kids hung out with other rich kids, and it felt like there was this divide between us,” she explained.
Motivated by her newfound awareness and desire for financial independence, Boateng set her sights on success. Despite the challenges posed by her family’s modest background—her father worked as a carpenter, and her mother as a seamstress—Boateng remained determined to break the cycle of financial struggle.
She calls herself a rich woman now.
