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  • Comment: Coupled with the poor sources I mentioned earlier, an article for Frimpong is currently WP:TOOSOON. But have it in mind that this is a promising draft. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 10:56, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: This does not pass WP:GNG. Sources like GhanaWeb, GhPage, Citinewsroom, Graphic Online, etc., are unreliable sources. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 07:09, 24 March 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.[2]

Early Life and Education

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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

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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]

In 2024, he teamed up with Medikal to organise the Medikal Live in London concert[8] at the Indigo O² in the UK.[9]

Politics

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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.[10]

Philanthropy

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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.[11] In 2024, Ohene led the groundbreaking for the construction of a new clinic in Asante Agogo.[12]

Recognition

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Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[13][5] was recognized with a citation of honour from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II [14], the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[15]

Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in Ghana in 2021[16] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[17][18] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[19][20]

The National Communications Awards in Ghana named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[21] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c admin (2021-10-30). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ^ a b Debrah, Ameyaw (2024-01-06). "CHIEF IMAM, AGOGO OMANHENE COMMISSION ULTRAMODERN MOSQUE BUILT BY OHENE KWAME FRIMPONG | AmeyawDebrah.com". Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  6. ^ Effah, Evans (2024-01-06). "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  7. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Fmr. President Kufour Endorses 'Bofrot Puff, Puff'; Meets CEO At His Residence". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  8. ^ O2, The. "Medikal | The O2". www.theo2.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Worlanyo Dotse, Dickson. "Salt FM CEO undertakes development projects in Asante Akyem". Graphic Online.
  12. ^ "Salt FM CEO Transforms Lives". DailyGuide Network. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  13. ^ "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  17. ^ "2nd Young African Leaders Summit 2021 to kick off in Accra - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  18. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'African Young Entrepreneur' at 2021 African Achievers Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  19. ^ "Entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong receives African Youth Badge Honoré Award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  20. ^ "African Youth Badge Honoré Awards 2021 celebrates young African leaders - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  21. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'Emerging Media CEO' at 2021 National Communications Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  22. ^ "Bofrof Puff Puff CEO wins food, beverage award at 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-05.