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Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, a celebrated man of God, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, popularly known as “Kantanka, the African Star”, has reportedly passed away at age 77.
The Safo family and the Kristo Asafo Church confirmed that Apostle Safo died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
In the statement, signed by his daughter, Sarah Adwoa Safo (former MP for Dome Kwabenya), the family described him as a “gallant son” whose legacy and persona were shaped by his life struggles, dreams, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
The family has requested that the public respect their privacy during this period of mourning.
Details regarding burial and funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days.
The statement reads:
“With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announce 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, and 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.
During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respect the privacy of the family and loved ones. The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days.
Signed
Sarah Adwoa Safo.”
Born in 1948 in Bekwai, he rose from a welder to a self-taught engineer, establishing the church in 1971 to promote African self-reliance and launching Kantanka Automobile in 1994 to produce locally assembled vehicles like the Onantefo SUV.
His innovations in appliances and agricultural tools, combined with spiritual leadership and philanthropy, positioned him as a pioneer of indigenous manufacturing, despite recent political challenges to his family’s businesses.
