The final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian inventor, industrialist, philanthropist, and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, bringing to a close the remarkable earthly journey of one of Ghana’s most celebrated innovators and spiritual leaders.
According to funeral arrangements released by the Head of the Kantanka Family, Ms. Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Kristo Asafo Mission, and the Funeral Planning Committee, the burial service will take place at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
The final funeral rites and national farewell ceremony will subsequently be held at the Independence Square in Accra on Friday, July 31, 2026, where thousands of sympathisers, dignitaries, church members, industrialists, traditional authorities and admirers from across Ghana and beyond are expected to gather to honour his memory and enduring legacy.
A thanksgiving service will also be held at Jackson Park in Kumasi Saturday, August 1, 2026, to celebrate the extraordinary life and achievements of the late Apostle.
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, widely known as “Kantanka,” was revered not only as a spiritual leader but also as a visionary technologist whose works inspired a new generation of African innovators.
He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission in 1971 and later established the Kantanka Group, a conglomerate that became synonymous with indigenous industrialisation and technological advancement in Ghana.
Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Apostle Safo championed the cause of African self-reliance and consistently advocated for local manufacturing and innovation.
His pioneering efforts in automobile manufacturing through Kantanka Automobile made headlines across the continent, with the production of made-in-Ghana vehicles tailored for African roads and conditions.
Beyond automobiles, he was credited with numerous technological inventions and breakthroughs spanning electronics, agriculture, engineering, and machinery.
His annual technology exhibitions became major attractions, showcasing locally developed machines and innovations aimed at transforming Ghana’s industrial landscape.
The late Apostle was equally admired for his philanthropic works and humanitarian interventions.
Through the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group, he supported the needy, created employment opportunities for thousands of young Ghanaians, and invested heavily in education, healthcare, agriculture, and skills development.
Academic studies on his mission highlighted his dedication to uplifting the poor and using science and technology as tools for Africa’s transformation.
Many admirers described him as a symbol of African ingenuity, resilience, and self-belief.
His contributions to science, technology, and religion earned him several honours and widespread recognition both locally and internationally.
As Ghana prepares to bid farewell to the iconic inventor and preacher, tributes continue to pour in from all walks of life, with many hailing him as a man whose vision and works helped redefine indigenous innovation in Africa.
The funeral ceremonies are expected to attract a massive turnout as the nation celebrates a man many believe dedicated his life to empowering Africa through faith, science, and technology.
By Stephen Odoi-Larbi
