Ohene Kwame Frimpong
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Ohene Kwame Frimpong is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician.[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] He is also the Member of Parliament elect of the Asante Akyem North constituency after winning the seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 Ghanaian general elections.[3]
Early Life and Education[edit]
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.[4]
Career[edit]
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.[5] He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.[1][6] The mosque was reopened to the public in January 2024.[7]
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.[8]
In 2024, he teamed up with Medikal to organise the Medikal Live in London concert[9] at the Indigo O² in the UK.[10]
Politics[edit]
In October, he announced his intention to contest the seat of the Asante Akyem North Constituency as an independent candidate in the 2024 general elections.[11]
Philanthropy[edit]
Kwame has been involved in a number of developmental projects in his community. Most notably, Kwame sponsored and took part in the reconstruction of the central mosque in Agogo.[1] He also supported the construction of a classroom unit at Savior M. A. School in Assnte Akyem Agogo.[12] In 2024, Ohene led the groundbreaking for the construction of a new clinic in Asante Agogo.[13]
Recognition[edit]
Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[14][6] was recognized with a citation of honour from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II [15], the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[16]
Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in Ghana in 2021[17] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[18][19] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[20][21]
The National Communications Awards in Ghana named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[22] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[23]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
- ↑ "Agogo Salt FM owner unseats NPP's Andy Appiah Kubi from Asante Akyem North seat". Graphic Online. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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.
- ↑ O2, The. "Medikal | The O2". www.theo2.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "Artistes that performed at Medikal's Indigo show footed their own bills - OK Frimpong - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ Starrfm.com.gh (2024-10-15). "Election 2024: O.K. Frimpong promises jobs, education and healthcare for Asante Akim North". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ Worlanyo Dotse, Dickson. "Salt FM CEO undertakes development projects in Asante Akyem". Graphic Online.
- ↑ "Salt FM CEO Transforms Lives". DailyGuide Network. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ↑ "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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