A leading Ghanaian business magnate, Osei Kwame Despite has written his name into the annals of African entrepreneurship through a remarkable journey of vision, innovation and resilience.
His story is a testament to the fact that anything can be achieved in life through dedication and hard work.
Precocious life and education:
Mr Osei Kwame Despite was born on 2 February 1962 in the modest town of Agona Wiamoase, in the Ashanti region of Ghana. His road to success began with humble beginnings. He attended primary school in his village, but showed an early aptitude for entrepreneurship.
The entrepreneurial flair Despite displayed from an early age led him to create the Despite group of companies, a conglomerate with interests spanning a variety of sectors, including media, finance and property.
The crown jewel is undoubtedly Peace FM, a popular radio station he founded in 1999.
Under his wise stewardship, Peace FM quickly became a household name in Ghana and has played a key role in shaping the country’s media landscape.
Its unique blend of news, entertainment and innovative programming resonates with a wide audience. Today, Osei Kwame Despite has expanded its media portfolio to include UTV, Okay FM, Neat FM and Hello FM, creating the Despite Media Group.
Millions of Ghanaians are reached daily by this diversified media conglomerate, which offers a rich array of news, entertainment and informative content.
Net worth notwithstanding
Osei Kwame is said to be worth around $800 million.
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Car and house
Although Osei-Kwame is discreet, he doesn’t hesitate to flaunt his money, as he showed when he gifted two mansions to his sisters.
He also owns many possessions, including houses and cars. He’s known for his many luxury homes and mansions in Ghana. In September 2019, he inaugurated a multi-million dollar mansion in Accra.
This businessman’s car collection is as impressive as can be imagined. He has a Brabus car that he recently acquired. The Brabus company produces cars such as Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach. Some of the cars he owns are: Lykan Hypersport, Rolls Royce Sweptail Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti La Voiture Noire.
Wives and children
Although is a polygamous man with 2 wives and 9 children.
