Kwadwo Safo Kantanka | |
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| Born | August 26, 1948 Bekwai, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Inventor, Pastor |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Known for | Founder of Kantanka Automobile and Kristo Asafo Mission |
| Website | kantankaautomobile |
Kwadwo Safo Kantanka (born August 26, 1948) is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, inventor, and pastor. He founded Kantanka Automobile, a Ghana-based automotive company, and the Kristo Asafo Mission, a religious and industrial organization.
Safo is known for his contributions to local manufacturing and technological innovation in Ghana, particularly through vehicles like the Omama SUV and Onantefo pickup truck, designed for African markets. [1] [2]
Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was born on August 26, 1948, in Bekwai, Ashanti Region, Ghana. He reportedly always had passion for science and technology and grew up desiring to pursue and develop his talent in that space. [3] After completing basic education, he attended the Ghana Technical Works Institute in Kumasi, where he studied engineering, and later worked as a welder at the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) and other firms. [4] [5]
In 1971, Safo founded the Kristo Asafo Mission, initially as a religious group. It later expanded into manufacturing electronics, agricultural tools, and automobiles. [5] [3]
Safo established Kantanka Automobile in 1994 to produce vehicles suited for African conditions. The company began manufacturing in 1998, using locally sourced components for models like the Omama SUV and Onantefo pickup truck. Kantanka vehicles are assembled in Ghana and exported to West African countries, including Nigeria and Ivory Coast. [1] [2] [6] [7]