Kwasi Kyei Darkwah popularly known as KKD (born December 19, 1965, is a Ghanaian broadcaster, Master of Ceremonies, media, culture and tourism expert.[1]

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah
Born(1966-12-09)9 December 1966
Other namesKKD the Finest also known as His Royal Blackness also known as The Master Communicator
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, Chief Executive Officer, The Finest Productions
SpouseLydia Akosua Ohenewaa Kyei-Darkwah née Bampoe (divorced since 2002)
ChildrenKwaku Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah, Ohemaa Asokwa Kyei-Darkwah
FamilyFather: Opanin Kwasi Darkwah of Adanse Dompoase Mother: Ohemaa Ama Asokwa Kyei Darkwah of Adanse Akrokyere & Abadwum

Early life

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KKD was born on 19 December 1965 in Tema to Opanin Kwasi Darkwah and Ohemaa Ama Asokwa Kyei Darkwah of royal lineage.[2]

Education

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Darkwah holds a Master of Arts Degree in Audio-Visual Production (Film & Television) from London Metropolitan University, a Diploma in Journalism from Ghana Institute of Journalism, a Certificate in Marketing Management from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, a Certificate in Production and Cost Management from the Association of Overseas Technical Scholarship of Japan, a Certificate in Marketing Management from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and a Certificate in Delivering Learning to Adults from [Westminster Adult Education Service, London. He had his second cycle education at Ghana's prestigious second cycle institution, Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School - Legon (PRESEC), Accra.

Career

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KKD started as a broadcast journalist at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. He has held positions including Director of Public Communications at the Ghana Investment Promotion Council, Director of Programmes & Marketing at Sunshine Radio, General Manager of record company Megastar Limited, Account Manager for Corporate Healthcare at Gissings Consultancy Services in London. He also was Advertising & Promotions Manager at ABC Brewery Ltd.[3]

Rape charge

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He was arrested on 27 December 2014 following a report accusing him of raping a 19-year-old woman in the bathroom of the African Regent Hotel in Accra, Ghana. He was formally charged with rape.[4] [5]

On 12 January 2015, the 19-year-old alleged victim expressed her disinterest in pursuing the case. Darwkah was freed and the rape charge against him was dropped on 22 April 2015 after the Attorney General entered a nolle prosequi for the case.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ De-Graft Johnson Jeffrey. "KKD Out". ModernGhana. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  2. ^ "KKD". BuzzGhana. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, MA., AVP (Lond)". Multi Tv. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  4. ^ "KKD Formally Charged With Rape". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  5. ^ "7-member jury to hear KKD rape case". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  6. ^ Konadu Agyeman Nana. "KKD to be tried by jury". Daily Graphic.