Ohene Kwame Frimpong
“Ghana’s National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has praised business magnate and philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong for his outstanding commitment to the Muslim community and the people of Agogo in the Ashanti Region”
Ohene Kwame FRIMPONG
In recognition of Mr Frimpong’s achievements, he received prestigious awards, including the 2022 Head of State Award from the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, and the title of Ghana’s favourite Entrepreneur in 2021, along with being named the best Entrepreneur in food and beverages at the 5th edition of the 40 under 40 awards. Mr Frimpong was also honoured at the Young African Leaders Summit 2021, receiving the African Youth Badge Honoree Award making him one of five young African leaders and the sole Ghanaian nominee. He has carved a niche for himself in the competitive world of business. Mr Frimpong has received numerous recognition in Ghana and abroad. His innovative strategies, keen market insights, and unwavering determination have propelled him to the zenith of success.
Early life
Frimpong’s early life was marked by challenges, growing up amidst financial struggles and rotating between relatives for basic necessities. Despite these hardships, he was determined to lift his family out of poverty. He displayed early signs of brilliance and ambition. His upbringing, though modest, instilled in him a strong work ethic and resilience. These qualities became the cornerstone of his entrepreneurial journey, enabling him to overcome challenges and transform obstacles into opportunities.
His educational journey began at Cosmos Basic School, Lapaz New Market, and culminated in a tertiary degree from Conel College, Enfield, UK. Seeking better opportunities, he ventured to a couple of countries and later to the UK, facing setbacks but persisting with his belief that success requires continuous effort
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In Woodgreen, United Kingdom March 2011, Mr Frimpong made a significant impact at Shelter Charity, managing the shop and improving sales while addressing theft issues creatively. His experiences inspired him to engage in charity work, including supporting the Osu Children’s Home. Frimpong’s breakthrough came when he invested his savings to source goods from China, leading to successful business ventures in the UK and Ghana. His business acumen expanded into forex trading (KLF Bureau), paving the way for his conglomerate and charity initiatives under the Smart Foundation, named in honour of his father, Mr Smart Kwadwo Frimpong. Passionate about realizing the African dream, Frimpong strives to instil hope, drive positive change, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives
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Leadership Style:
At the helm of his enterprises, Frimpong is known for his transformative leadership style. He inspires his teams with a compelling vision, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence. His hands-on approach, combined with a keen understanding of market dynamics, enables him to make strategic decisions that yield substantial results.
Philanthropy and Social Impact: Beyond the boardroom, he is deeply committed to giving back to society. He is actively involved in philanthropic initiatives, supporting causes related to education, healthcare, and community development. His dedication to social impact reflects this belief in the importance of using his success to uplift others and create a positive change in the world.
Legacy and Future Endeavors: As a trailblazer in the business realm, he continues to shape the future of industries and inspire aspiring entrepreneurs. His legacy is not only defined by his financial achievements but also by the positive impact he has made on the lives of individuals and communities he’s been in touch with. Looking ahead, he remains dedicated to exploring new horizons, embracing innovation, and leaving an indelible mark on the business landscape. Ohene Frimpong’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a business icon serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and a testament to the power of vision, determination, and unwavering commitment to success.
Born April 6th to now late Mr. Smart Frimpong (a famous guitarist who used to play with the legendary highlife musician, Abrantie Amakye Dede) and Madam Ogrey at Agogo Asante Akyem, Mr. O.K. Frimpong didn’t find life on a bed of roses from the start. He spent most of his youthful life living with relatives in a house named Kenkey house in Fadama, a Muslim suburb in Accra. He was mostly rotated in terms of feeding between his own parents, uncles and aunties because things were very hard. From such an early age he had made his mind to be the pillar to take his family and the whole of Africa out of abject poverty. He started his lower-level school education at Cosmos Basic School, Lapaz New Market from where he ascended to Aggrey Memorial AME Zion secondary school and then to central University where he got his first tertiary degree.
Aspiring to attain greener pasture he roved to Singapore with a determined mindset of unveiling business prospects but it proved futile. He again ventured to South Africa with a little success of business. This didn’t deter him because he was of the conviction of polishing till you shine and that success does not come on a silver platter.
He again set out to the US where he and his father operated a restaurant for a brief time, left it in his care and went to the UK for further education at Conel College – North London. He got his first ever job which was a voluntary work at Sheltor Charity. As the name implies, it’s a shop that sells various items but gives out the revenue to charity. After only 3 days of work there, the owners decided to make him the manager of the place full time because in those 3 days of work he had been able to triple daily sales and got a solution to their theft problems they had encountered for years. He fixed dummy cctvs in the shop which got the petty thieves thinking everywhere was being monitored and never came back there to steal. Whilst working at the charity shop, he realized what he went through growing up was far better of than what people were facing. From his meagre salary he still decided to buy and ship items door to door for the Osu children’s home. This started his journey of charity.
His gates to success first unlocked when he risked all of his savings and went to China to buy goods for sale in both the UK and Ghana. Business went well enough that after a few years, he was able to establish himself into forex (KLF bureau) which unlatched his conglomerate and his charity called the Smart foundation all named after his father Mr. Kojo Smart Frimpong.
Mr. Charles Ohene Kwame Frimpong believes in making the African dream possible by giving hope, causing positive change and making a difference in peoples’ lives.
