Feature: Kessben’s Song Ends, The Melody Lingers
“Death is not the opposite of life but a part of it.” – Haruki Murakami “Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another” – Ernest Hemingway “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who […] The post Feature: Kessben’s Song Ends, The Melody Lingers appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle .
On a sultry Wednesday, shortly after their birthday celebration, the life of Owura Stephen Kwabena Boateng, also known as Kessben, was tragically cut short. The news came as a shock to many as he had shown signs of illness lately, as revealed by Dr. Kwaku Oteng, a fellow media owner. Kessben, a good friend and mentor to the late Kwabena Agyemang, had been admired for his generosity and success. Kwabena Agyemang, now a lawyer and entrepreneur, had named one of his children after Kessben.
Born on September 12, 1957 in Kumasi, Kessben attended Akosa Local Authority Primary and Middle Schools, North Suntreso School, and later Kumasi Anglican Senior High School. After completing his O-Level, he proceeded to Fosu Training College and became a teacher, eventually venturing into various business ventures including importation of used refrigerators and electrical appliances, finance, real estate, education, travel, hospitality, and media.
Kwabena's Midas' Touch led him to success in a variety of industries, with his Kessben Group of Companies including media outlets, education institutions, travel agencies, shipping and freight forwarding services, and a driving school. The Kessben Football Club, later sold to businessman Moses Armah Parker, was also part of his empire.
Kessben's estate development transformed the Adum area into a local business center, with notable developments such as the Aseda House and Tanoso estate houses. His university, Kessben University College at Kuntanase, offered undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various fields. Kwabena's education included a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with law and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
The Kessben group of companies was managed by 68-year-old Kwabena Boateng, who left a lasting impact on the local community through his various ventures. His legacy will be remembered alongside his wife Adwoa Kyerewaa.
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