Kofi Okyere Darko

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Kofi Okyere Darko
Born (1978-01-13) 13 January 1978 (age 46)
Winneba, Ghana
Other namesKOD
Richard Aidoo
Education Nifa Secondary School
Alma mater Ghana Institute of Journalism
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, fashion designer, Chief Executive Officer
Spouse Ophelia Crossland [1]
Parent(s)James Aidoo (deceased); [2] Margaret Aidoo

Kofi Okyere "KOD" Darko (born 13 January 1978) is a renowned Ghanaian broadcaster, Master of Ceremonies, media expert and fashion designer. [3] Known as KOD, he is the CEO of the clothing line Nineteen 57, [4] [5] [6] and the founder of the annual fashion and music event Rhythms on Da Runway. [7]

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Early life and education

KOD, formerly Richard Aidoo, was born in 1978 in Winneba, a town in the Central Region of Ghana, to James Aidoo, who was a retired Deputy Director of the Ghanaian Prisons, [8] and Margaret Aidoo, one of the founding members of the 31 December Women's Movement.

KOD conducted his elementary education in Winneba. He later gained admission to Nifa Secondary School in Adukurom, following which he studied at Ghana Institute of Journalism. [9]

Career

KOD first worked as a production assistant for a Ghana Broadcasting Corporation television show for a short period of time. He went on to join the then budding and vibrant Radio Gold. Following this, he left Ghana for England to explore other opportunities. He wanted to be a model at first, but all he could find was work as a security guard. His postings during this time included to fashion houses, among which were Ted Baker, and Paul Smith. On one such duty post, the manager at Paul Smith spotted the sharpness of his outfit and urged him to apply to be as a salesperson there. Seizing the chance, KOD quickly applied for the job and was given it.

After two years of living in England, he returned to Ghana to continue working with Radio Gold. [9] He joined the EIB Network, LIVE FM as a presenter and events and marketing manager in August 2015. [10] [11] He is currently the host of Starr Drive on Starr FM in Accra, Ghana. [12]

Personal life

KOD is married to fashion designer Ophelia Crossland, and together they have two daughters. [13] [14]

Honours and awards

See also

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