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== Career ==
== Career ==
As a native of [[Agogo, Ghana|Agogo Asante Akyem]], he has dedicated himself to the development of the town. He launched Salt Media, the first television and radio in Agogo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-25 |title=Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Salt-TV-Radio-to-kickstart-broadcast-in-July-757982 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-30 |title=Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque |url=https://www.thespectatoronline.com/ohene-kwame-frimpong-the-philanthropist-funds-expansion-of-agogo-central-mosque/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=The Spectator |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The Ghanaian Christian who built a mosque for Moslems |url=https://www.ghpage.com/meet-ohene-kwame-frimpong-the-ghanaian-christian-who-built-a-mosque-for-moslems/301853/ |url-status=live |website=GhPage}}</ref>
As a native of [[Agogo, Ghana|Agogo Asante Akyem]], he has dedicated himself to the development of the town. He launched Salt Media, the first television and radio in Agogo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-25 |title=Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Salt-TV-Radio-to-kickstart-broadcast-in-July-757982 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-30 |title=Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque |url=https://www.thespectatoronline.com/ohene-kwame-frimpong-the-philanthropist-funds-expansion-of-agogo-central-mosque/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=The Spectator |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The Ghanaian Christian who built a mosque for Moslems |url=https://www.ghpage.com/meet-ohene-kwame-frimpong-the-ghanaian-christian-who-built-a-mosque-for-moslems/301853/ |website=GhPage|date=7 January 2024 }}</ref>


To support needy but brilliant students in Agogo, he set up the Salt Educational Fund, and through an educational challenge awarded scholarships to student from the towm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-16 |title=Winners of Agogo Salt Educational Challenge depart for Dubai |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Winners-of-Agogo-Salt-Educational-Challenge-depart-for-Dubai-1470757 |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Salt Educational Challenge launched; authorities confident it will improve academic performance of students |url=http://www.ghanadistricts.com/Home/Reader/30b6868-263e-4cfc-aa |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=GhanaDistricts.com}}</ref>
To support needy but brilliant students in Agogo, he set up the Salt Educational Fund, and through an educational challenge awarded scholarships to student from the towm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-16 |title=Winners of Agogo Salt Educational Challenge depart for Dubai |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Winners-of-Agogo-Salt-Educational-Challenge-depart-for-Dubai-1470757 |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Salt Educational Challenge launched; authorities confident it will improve academic performance of students |url=http://www.ghanadistricts.com/Home/Reader/30b6868-263e-4cfc-aa |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=GhanaDistricts.com}}</ref>

Revision as of 12:47, 20 February 2024



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.[1]

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][4]

He pursued his education at Conel College in London, United Kingdom where he studied Travel and Tourism.[4]

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.[5] He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.[6][7]

To support needy but brilliant students in Agogo, he set up the Salt Educational Fund, and through an educational challenge awarded scholarships to student from the towm.[8][9]

As an entrepreneur, he launched Bofrot Puff Puff in 2021 as a quick mix for Bofrot, a Ghanaian breakfast delicacy,[10] which was endorsed by Former Ghanaian President, John Agyekum Kufuor.[11]

Recognition

Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[12] was recognized with a Citation from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II [13], the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[14]

Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in 2021[15] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[16][17] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[18][19]

The National Communications Awards named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[20] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b AmaGhana (2022-03-28). "Ashanti Region: Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong visits 3 Senior High Schools to empower the youth". AmaGhanaonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ Sika, Delali (2021-04-22). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The salt of Asante Akyem Agogo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  3. ^ "Creative industry loses another gem: Smart Frimpong, chief guitarist for Amakye Dede passes on". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. ^ a b "7 facts about Salt Media CEO, Ohene Kwame Frimpong that you need to know! No.1 will shock you!". GhanaWeb. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  5. ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  6. ^ admin (2021-10-30). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  7. ^ "Meet Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The Ghanaian Christian who built a mosque for Moslems". GhPage. 7 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Winners of Agogo Salt Educational Challenge depart for Dubai". GhanaWeb. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  9. ^ "Salt Educational Challenge launched; authorities confident it will improve academic performance of students". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  10. ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2021-05-03). "Big girl: Nana Aba Anamoah buys two boxes of 'bofrot' for GHC10k; video drops". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Fmr. President Kufour Endorses 'Bofrot Puff, Puff'; Meets CEO At His Residence". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  12. ^ "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  16. ^ "2nd Young African Leaders Summit 2021 to kick off in Accra - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  17. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'African Young Entrepreneur' at 2021 African Achievers Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  18. ^ "Entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong receives African Youth Badge Honoré Award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  19. ^ "African Youth Badge Honoré Awards 2021 celebrates young African leaders - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  20. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'Emerging Media CEO' at 2021 National Communications Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  21. ^ "Bofrof Puff Puff CEO wins food, beverage award at 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-05.