The family of late technological innovator, philanthropist, and agriculturalist, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Kantanka the Africa Star, has announced his final funeral rites.
According to the Apostle Kwadwo Safo family, he would be laid to rest on June 25, 2026.
The family revealed that more details about the late Apostle Safo’s burial rites will be communicated soon.
On May 11, 2026, in a statement issued by the family signed by Dr Philip Siaw Kissi, read, “The Family, Children, and the entire Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana solemnly announce the final burial rites (Dote Yie) of their beloved Royal Family Father, Founder, and Spiritual Leader, Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo.
“The final burial ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026,” part of the statement read.
The statement further added, “The Family, Children, and the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana humbly appeal to all loved ones, well-wishers, and the good people of Ghana and beyond to continue to uphold the family and the Kristo Asafo fraternity in prayers, love, and solidarity during this difficult period, as preparations are made to bid a befitting farewell to a distinguished son of Africa whose legacy will forever endure”.
It will be recalled that Sarah Adwoa Safo confirmed his demise in a statement on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Sarah Adwoa Safo, in her statement, wrote, “With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announce the peaceful passing of Ghana’s beloved man of God, the greatest technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist popularly referred to as ‘Kantanka, the African Star”.
Our dearest Father passed away peacefully on Thursday, 11th September 2025.
Romans 14:8 states, “For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord”.
Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a gallant son and a true legend.
His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction.
During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respect the privacy of the family and loved ones.
The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days”.
Meanwhile, the family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has warned the general public against conducting any business transactions or funeral-related dealings with Israel Kwadwo Safo, alias Nana Kwadwo Akofena.
According to the family, no individual has been authorised to act on behalf of the family in any transactions related to the businesses of the late Apostle or the organisation of his funeral.
In a statement signed by the family’s spokesperson warn the public from engaging in any financial, contractual, or organisational dealings with Kwadwo Safo Jnr, the former CEO of the Kantanka Group of Companies, the second son and fifth born of the late Apostle.
See the statement below:
