Who is Kwadwo Safo Kantanka?
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Personal background
Born on August 26, 1948, in Bekwai (Ashanti Region), Safo Kantanka is a trained engineer and welder, educated at Ghana Technical Works Institute and the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO). kantankaautomobile.com.gh+14Wikipedia+14GTech Booster+14. -
Religious leadership
He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission (Christ Reformed Church) in 1971, which has since expanded to more than 100 branches. Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.+5Wikipedia+5TheCityCeleb+5. 
🚗 Kantanka Automobile – Ghana’s Homegrown Auto Maker
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Company origins
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Incorporated in 1994 and officially registered in 2004, Kantanka Automobile focused on blending locally manufactured parts with components from external suppliers. Wikipedia+3kantankaautomobile.com.gh+3kantankagroup.com+3.
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Assembled vehicle prototypes by 1998 using over 75% Ghanaian content including engine block. Wikipedia+5kantankaautomobile.com.gh+5kantankagroup.com+5.
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Vehicle evolution
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2006: The first SUV, Onantefo I, debuted; followed by Onantefo II in 2007 Wikipedia+8GhPage+8WiredJa+8.
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A range of models now includes sedans (Amoanimaa, Mensah), subcompact SUVs (K71), pickups (Omama), mid‑size SUVs (Nkunimdie, Otumfuo), and more. kantankagroup.com+4Wikipedia+4Ghanaian Museum+4.
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Cars are assembled in Ghana from CKD kits, likely sourced from Chinese firms (e.g., Foday/Chongqing) Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
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Unique tech features
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He is credited as West Africa’s first electric‑car builder, introducing hybrid/electric models charged via solar or grid Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.Wikipedia.
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His innovations even include gesture-controlled vehicles and remote-starting systems YouTube+5Ghanaian Museum+5WiredJa+5.
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Production facility
Located near Accra (Gomoa Mpota), the plant reportedly produces dozens of vehicles monthly, though estimates vary Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Ghanaian Museum+2.
🎖 Accolades & Influence
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Inventor & innovator
Known for gadgets like 7-string bass guitars, TVs, radios, soap, agricultural and mechanical inventions TheCityCeleb+1GhPage+1. -
Titles & awards
Holds multiple doctorates and a Professor Emeritus title; a recipient of national honors (including the Order of the Volta) GhPage+1TheCityCeleb+1. -
Philanthropy & education
Runs Apostle Safo School of Arts & Sciences, donates to orphans and physically challenged individuals, and supports community through his church’s outreach WiredJa+9Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.+9Wikipedia+9.
Kantanka is the personal brand of Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, driven by a vision of Ghanaian technological independence. Through Kantanka Automobile, he has created vehicles tailored to Africa’s conditions using mostly local resources. His work extends beyond cars into education, innovation, industrial goods, and spiritual leadership.
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