Celebrated man of God, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, commonly known as “Kantanka, the African Star”, has passed away.
The news was announced in a statement by Sarah Adwoa Safo (former MP for Dome Kwabenya).
According to the statement, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th September 2025.
The family described him, saying, “Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a gallant son and a true legend”.
“His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction”.
The family requested that the public respect their privacy during this period of mourning.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE PASSING OF APOSTLE DR. KWADWO SAFO
With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announces the peaceful passing of Ghana’s beloved man of God, the greatest technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist and industrialist popularly referred to as “Kantanka, the African Star”.
Our dearest Father passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th September, 2025.
Romans 14:8 states; “For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord”.
Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a galant son and a true legend.
His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction.
During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respects the privacy of the family and loved ones.
The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days
Signed
Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo (Esq)
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