Renowned inventor, industrialist and Kristo Asafo Mission founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as Ghana begins a three-day series of funeral ceremonies in his honour.
According to arrangements released by the Head of the Kantanka Family, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, together with the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Funeral Planning Committee, the burial service will take place at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region.
A national farewell ceremony will follow at the Independence Square in Accra on Friday, July 31, 2026, bringing together dignitaries, traditional leaders, church members, industrialists and admirers from across the country and beyond.
The final rites will conclude with a thanksgiving service on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Jackson Park in Kumasi in celebration of his life and legacy.
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as “Kantanka,” was widely regarded as a pioneering African inventor and spiritual leader who championed indigenous innovation and self-reliance.
He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission in 1971 and later established the Kantanka Group, which became a symbol of local industrialisation through automobile manufacturing, engineering and technology development.
Through Kantanka Automobile, he gained recognition for producing locally made vehicles designed for African conditions, alongside innovations in agriculture, electronics and machinery showcased at his annual exhibitions.
Beyond his technological achievements, he was also noted for his philanthropic work through the church and group, supporting education, healthcare, employment creation and skills development for thousands of Ghanaians.
Tributes continue to pour in, with many describing him as a symbol of African ingenuity and resilience as preparations intensify for his final farewell.
