Kwadwo Safo

Kwadwo Safo Kantanka also known as African Star (born 26 August 1948 in Kensere, Ghana) is a Ghanaian Christian minister, philanthropist and the owner of Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures and assemblies Kantanka branded vehicles in Ghana.[1][2][3] He is also the leader and founder of Kristo Asafo (Christ Reformed Church).

Early life and education

Kwadwo Safo was born at Kensere near Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to Mrs Amoanimaa and Mr Yaw Safo. He had his basic education at Kensere Methodist Basic School. He furthered his education at the Ghana Technical Institute in Kumasi.

Awards and memberships

He was appointed an Associate Member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers in 2004.

In 1999, an Honorary Doctorate was conferred on him by the University of Ghana.[4]

Orders

References

  1. ↑ Mensah, Kent. "Ghana's talented but ignored inventors". Aljazeera. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Mordy, Jerry Tsatro (10 December 2014). "Kwadwo Safo Jnr named as Ambassador for Grand Sales 2014". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ghana's shot at manufacturing a boon for Africa". Aljazeera. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  4. 1 2 Buabeng, Kwabena. "October Edition: An Insight into the world of Kantanka Automobiles – the history, present and the future". Africa Redemption Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2015.


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