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Ghanaian businessman and founder of the Kessben Group, Stephen Kwabena Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben, has died at the age of 68.
Mr Boateng reportedly died after a period of illness.
He was a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist whose business interests spanned several sectors, including media, education, hospitality, transport and financial services.
Kessben also served as a member of Ghana’s National Peace Council from 2004 to 2010.
Born on September 12, 1957, Kessben grew up in North Suntreso in Kumasi and spent more than three decades building and managing his business ventures.
Business empire
The Kessben Group, which he founded, comprised several companies across different sectors.
These included Kessben Travel and Tours, Kessben Driving School, Kessben Computer School, Kessben Shipping and Forwarding Ltd., Fosua Hotel and Conference Centre, Kessben University College, Kessben Consult and the Kessben Foundation.
His business interests also extended into the media industry through Kessben FM Limited, the company under which Kessben FM, Kessben TV and Aseda TV were registered.
Kessben also held majority shares in Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd.
Philanthropy and public service
Beyond his business activities, Kessben was recognised for his philanthropic work and contributions to community development.
Through his various initiatives, he supported activities in education and other areas aimed at improving the welfare of communities.
His death marks the loss of one of Ghana’s notable entrepreneurs, whose business ventures and public service spanned several decades.