Biography
Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka (born 26 August 1948) is a wealthy Ghanaian cleric born in 1948.
He is the founder of Great Kosa Company. A man with talent and passion for technology who creates attractive handmade products.
He has also received numerous honorary awards for his endless achievements over the years.
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| Full name: | Kwadwo Safo Kantanka |
| Stage name: | Apostle Kwadwo Safo |
| Born: | August 26, 1948 (age 76) |
| Place of birth: | Bekwai |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Couple: | Married |
| Job: | Pastor • Businessman |
| Net worth: | $6,500,000 |
Early life
Legendary Ghanaian figure; Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, was born on August 26, 1948. He grew up in the Ashanti region of Bekwai.
As a child, Kwadwo was very interested in science and technology and would spend most of his evenings building small cars, helicopters and simple machines from sticks, stones and everyday objects.
During his youth, Kwadwo was described as having a very high IQ; due to the diligence and ingenuity he displayed at the time. He also enjoyed sports, music, and was a passionate lover of God.
Education
Apostle Kwadwo Safo completed his basic education before attending the Ghana Technical Institute in Kumasi.
He also spent three years working at Volta Aluminum Company (VALCO); where he specialized in welding.
Career
With many different professional qualifications, Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s career spanned his inventions, his ministry, and his charitable life.
Set
In the late 1960s, he founded a prayer movement/group and later converted into a Church (Kristi Asafo) – Christ Reformed Church in 1971.
His passion and drive to build a ministry inspired him to personally produce and sell soaps, cooking oils, food and other commercial products in the local community.
Currently, the Christ Reformed Church has established more than 100 branches in Ghana, Italy and the United States.
Inventions
Many still believe that Kwadwo Safo was West Africa’s greatest inventor and innovator – even to this day. His work, which spanned the fields of agriculture and technology, was truly remarkable and worthy of praise.
He founded Great Kosa Company and started manufacturing vehicles in 2015; after gaining approval from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana.
He is known as the first man in the world to manufacture a seven-string bass guitar and has created many other gadgets and machines such as lawn mowers, street garbage collectors, spot welders, medical and industrial robots, sensors, aircraft, armored vehicles, missile launchers, air conditioners and many other engineering items.
Personal life
Apostle Kwadwo Safo is described as the greatest Multidimensional Scientist of all time. He is happily married and has two successful children.
His daughter; Sarah Adwoa Safo, is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician – a Member of Parliament for the Dome Kwabenya Constituency. She married Hanny Mouhtiseb in 2019.
His son; Kwadwo Safo Jnr. was also married to Juliet Ibrahim before their separation in 2014. He currently manages Kantanka Motor Company.
Prize
- Liberia Golden Image Award for contributions to humanity and peace for the Liberian people (2012).
- Order of Volta (Fellow) (2012).
- Best Philanthropist in the Humanitarian category of the Millennium Excellence Awards (2006).
He was also awarded two PhDs, an Engineering degree and an Honorary Professorship by the Alfred Nobel University in Ukraine.
He was appointed as a Member of the National Council for Higher Education in Ghana.
Net worth
Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s net worth is currently $6,500,000. Many believe that this number will increase over time.
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- Phone Number – Private
