Ohene Kwame Frimpong
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Ohene Kwame Frimpong is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder of Salt Media group, the media conglomerate that owns and runs Salt FM in Agogo, a suburb of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[2]
Early Life and Education
He was born in Agogo Asante Akyem but raised in Fadama, a Muslim communitty in Accra.[2] His late father, Mr. Kwadwo Smart was a guitarist, who played with Ghanaian highlife musician, Abrantie Amakye Dede.[3]
Career
As a native of Agogo Asante Akyem, he has dedicated himself to the development of the town. He launched Salt Media, the first television and radio in Agogo.[4] He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.[1][5] The mosque was reopened to the public in January 2024.[6]
As an entrepreneur, he launched Bofrot Puff Puff in 2021 as a quick mix for Bofrot, a Ghanaian breakfast delicacy, which was endorsed by Former Ghanaian President, John Agyekum Kufuor.[7]
Recognition
Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[8][5] was recognized with a citation of honour from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II [9], the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[10]
Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in Ghana in 2021[11] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[12][13] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[14][15]
The National Communications Awards in Ghana named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[16] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[17]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 admin (2021-10-30). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sika, Delali (2021-04-22). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The salt of Asante Akyem Agogo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ↑ "Creative industry loses another gem: Smart Frimpong, chief guitarist for Amakye Dede passes on". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Debrah, Ameyaw (2024-01-06). "CHIEF IMAM, AGOGO OMANHENE COMMISSION ULTRAMODERN MOSQUE BUILT BY OHENE KWAME FRIMPONG | AmeyawDebrah.com". Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ↑ Effah, Evans (2024-01-06). "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Fmr. President Kufour Endorses 'Bofrot Puff, Puff'; Meets CEO At His Residence". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Otumfuo Honors Bofrot Puff Puff CEO With Prestigious Citation Recognizing His Contributions To The New Agogo Central Mosque". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ admin (2024-01-10). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong to contest Asante Akyem North Constituency parliamentary seat …inaugurates Agogo Central Mosque". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ↑ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "2nd Young African Leaders Summit 2021 to kick off in Accra - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'African Young Entrepreneur' at 2021 African Achievers Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong receives African Youth Badge Honoré Award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "African Youth Badge Honoré Awards 2021 celebrates young African leaders - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'Emerging Media CEO' at 2021 National Communications Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Bofrof Puff Puff CEO wins food, beverage award at 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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