Draft:Ohene Kwame Frimpong: Difference between revisions
Expanding article |
Submitting using AfC-submit-wizard |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
{{AfC submission|||ts=20240220121615|u=Heatrave|ns=118}} |
|||
{{AFC submission|d|v|u=Heatrave|ns=118|decliner=The Herald|declinets=20240219065627|reason2=bio|ts=20240105005242}} <!-- Do not remove this line! --> |
{{AFC submission|d|v|u=Heatrave|ns=118|decliner=The Herald|declinets=20240219065627|reason2=bio|ts=20240105005242}} <!-- Do not remove this line! --> |
||
| Line 5: | Line 9: | ||
---- |
---- |
||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
'''Ohene Kwame Frimpong''' is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=AmaGhana |date=2022-03-28 |title=Ashanti Region: Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong visits 3 Senior High Schools to empower the youth |url=https://amaghanaonline.com/2022/03/28/ashanti-region-businessman-and-philanthropist-dr-ohene-kwame-frimpong-visits-3-senior-high-schools-to-empower-the-youth/ |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=AmaGhanaonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" /> |
'''Ohene Kwame Frimpong''' is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=AmaGhana |date=2022-03-28 |title=Ashanti Region: Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong visits 3 Senior High Schools to empower the youth |url=https://amaghanaonline.com/2022/03/28/ashanti-region-businessman-and-philanthropist-dr-ohene-kwame-frimpong-visits-3-senior-high-schools-to-empower-the-youth/ |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=AmaGhanaonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" /> |
||
Revision as of 12:16, 20 February 2024
 | Review waiting, please be patient.
This may take 8 weeks or more, since drafts are reviewed in no specific order. There are 1,766 pending submissions waiting for review.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
Reviewer tools
|
| Submission declined on 19 February 2024 by The Herald (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources. This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.
Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
This draft has not been edited in over six months and qualifies to be deleted per CSD G13. Declined by The Herald 9 months ago. Last edited by Heatrave 9 months ago. Reviewer: Inform author.This draft has been resubmitted and is currently awaiting re-review. |  |
Comment: SIGCOV not met. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 06:56, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ admin (2021-10-30). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Meet Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The Ghanaian Christian who built a mosque for Moslems". GhPage.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Winners of Agogo Salt Educational Challenge depart for Dubai". GhanaWeb. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Salt Educational Challenge launched; authorities confident it will improve academic performance of students". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.