Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka at 77: Celebrating a Legendary Inventor, Pastor, and Philanthropist Empowering Africa Through Innovation

At 77 years old, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka remains a towering figure in Ghana’s spiritual, scientific, and philanthropic landscape. Born in Bekwai in the Ashanti Region on August 26, 1948, Apostle Safo’s life has been a testament to visionary leadership, relentless innovation, and unwavering compassion.

Founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, established in 1971, Apostle Safo has grown the church into a global movement with branches across Ghana, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾. But his influence extends far beyond the pulpit. As the mastermind behind Kantanka Automobile Company, he pioneered the production of vehicles tailored for African terrain, including the Omama SUV and Onantefo pickup truck, using locally sourced components⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾.

His legacy as an inventor is unmatched: from manually crafting engines, aircraft, and heavy-duty machines to developing medical robots, missile launchers, and even seven-string bass guitars—the first of their kind globally⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾. Apostle Safo’s innovations also include transforming sea shells and palm husks into renewable metals, a feat that has earned him reverence as a scientific mystic⁽¹⁾⁽⁴⁾.

This year, Apostle Safo marked his 77th birthday not with opulence, but with generosity. In keeping with his tradition of giving, he donated GH₵100,000 to the Kumasi Children’s Home and hosted a celebration for the physically challenged, underscoring his belief in collective responsibility and inclusive development⁽⁵⁾.

His accolades include the Order of the Volta, the Liberian Golden Image Award, and multiple honorary doctorates, including a Professor Emeritus title from Alfred Nobel University in Ukraine⁽²⁾. With a net worth estimated at over $6.5 million, Apostle Safo continues to invest in humanity, innovation, and spiritual growth⁽²⁾.

As Ghana and the world celebrate this remarkable milestone, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka stands not only as a man of faith but as a beacon of African ingenuity and empowerment. His life’s work challenges the continent to dream bigger, build smarter, and care deeper.