Ghana Embassy in Washington mourns late academic Dr Kofi Akamani (Photos)
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and Assistant Professor of Forest Recreation and Conservation Social Science at Southern Illinois University, who passed away on 19 September 2026. A funeral Mass was held in his memory on 2 October at St Andrew Catholic […]
The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and Assistant Professor of Forest Recreation and Conservation Social Science at Southern Illinois University. Dr Akamani passed away on September 19, 2026, and a funeral Mass in his memory was held on October 2 at St Andrew Catholic Church.
The Embassy described Dr Akamani as an academic who shared knowledge at every opportunity, and his life was seen as a reflection of Ghanaian intellectual excellence, public service, and commitment to advancing human well-being.
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