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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
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
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]
Recognition
Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[8][5] was recognized with a citation of honour from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II [9], the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[10]
Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in Ghana in 2021[11] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[12][13] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[14][15]
The National Communications Awards in Ghana named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[16] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[17]