Nana Kwame Bediako's biography: Age, family, properties, educational background, career

Nana Kwame Bediako's biography: Age, family, properties, educational background, career

Nana Kwame Bediako is a successful Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and developer. He founded and serves as chairman of the Kwarleyz Group, which operates throughout West Africa and specialises in real estate, financing, and property management. Nana is also the mastermind of Wonda World Estate and the projected Petronia City.

Nana Kwame Bediako poses for a photo outdoor (L) and in a room (R)
Nana Kwame Bediako poses for a photo inside a building(L). The politician stands in a room next to a woman's art (R). Photo: @iammrwahab1, @freedom_for_president on Instagram (modified by author)
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Nana Kwame Bediako's influence in business, notably in African real estate development, has established him as one of the continent's most influential leaders. His contributions to philanthropy and leadership accelerate good change and define the continent's future.

Nana Kwame Bediako's profile summary

Full nameNana Kwame Bediako
GenderMale
Date of birth13 February 1980
Age44 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac signAquarius
Place of birthKumasi, Ghana
Current residenceBel Air, Los Angeles, California
NationalityGhanaian
EthnicityBlack
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'8"
Height in centimetres172
Weight in pounds154
Weight in kilograms70
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusMarried
WifeRuby Bediako
Children4
Siblings1
EducationWaltham Forest College, Accra Academy, Apam Senior High School
ProfessionEntrepreneur, real estate developer
Net worth$1.2 billion
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Nana Kwame Bediako's biography

Nana Kwame Bediako hails from Asokwa, a neighbourhood of Ghana's Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi. His mother raised him. Nana's dad was highly affluent, although his mother was relatively impoverished.

Kwame was raised alongside his brother. He later polished his entrepreneurial abilities under his dad's supervision.

Education

The successful businessman completed his primary education at Accra Academy. He subsequently attended Apam Secondary School for high school before enrolling at Waltham Forest College in the UK. Kwame also graduated from the University of Westminster in London.

Nana Kwame Bediako's age

How old is Nana Kwame Bediako? Nana is 44 years old as of 2024. He was born on 13 February 1980. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Facts about Nana Kwame Bediako
Top-5 facts about Nana Kwame Bediako. Photo: @Yaaso.2016 on Facebook (modified by author)
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Career

Nana Kwame Bediako is an entrepreneur and real estate developer. He began his business career after his wealthy father handed him and his brother funds to support their financially unstable mother. While his brother spent the money on eggs and bread, Bediako purchased two hens and began a poultry business, which flourished over time.

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He began selling garments to fellow students at Waltham Forest College in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, Nana expanded his business to include scrap metal collection and sales before moving into the telecommunications industry in 1999.

During the dot-com boom, he founded a company that charged customers for internet transactions. Subsequently, Nana moved to Ghana, where he founded the Kwarleyz Group. The Kwarleyz Group has diversified interests in real estate, banking, and property management.

Nana Kwame Bediako's companies

Kwame is most closely identified with the Kwarleyz Group. Several important businesses are included in the Kwarleyz Group. They include;

  • Wonda World Estates: The West African development organisation specialised in urban development and planning. Its customers include business leaders, luxury shoppers, families, corporations, and governments.
  • Petronia City Development Ltd: This massive 2000-acre multipurpose city development project aims to create a fully integrated economic hub for West Africa's mining, oil, gas, education, and financial sectors. The project is near the Yaabew and Beahun settlements on Ghana's western coast.
  • BELFAST City Management: This city management, real estate, and luxury concierge business aims to offer clients top-notch professional services.
  • New Africa Foundation: This nonprofit organisation offers civic and social assistance for issues that governments and charitable organisations sometimes neglect.
  • New Africa Construction: It focuses on innovative technology and innovation to increase efficiency when developing commercial,  residential, and industrial buildings.

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Nana Kwame has constructed over 500 residential units in Accra with his various businesses. He is also known for his high-end projects, including NO. 1 Oxford Street and the Kwarleyz Apartments.

Nana Kwame Bediako's net worth

According to AfricansMag, Freedom Jacob Caesar's net worth is alleged to be $2 billion. He made his fortune by selling a tech company in the United Kingdom and investing in real estate, which now has over 500 residential and rental units.

In addition to his business endeavours, the wealthy businessman owns several homes in Ghana and the United States. He takes pride in his collection of supercars, valued at approximately $3 million.

Who is Nana Kwame Bediako's wife?

The Ghanaian business mogul is married to Ruby Bediako. The two have been married for several years since Kwame was 19. They have four children. Ruby often appears in Kwame's Instagram posts, in which he fondly refers to her as the 'princess of Africa.'

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Nana Kwame Bediako's properties

Kwame is well-known in Ghana for owning luxury residential and commercial buildings and vehicles. Some of his outstanding automobiles and properties are:

Nana Kwame Bediako's cars

Kwame is a car enthusiast and owns several cars. Here is a look at his current car collection.

  • Rezvani Tank: This SUV is renowned for its potent engine and aggressive appearance. Rezvani Motors produces this off-road automobile in Irvine, California. A 500-horsepower 6.4-litre V8 engine propels it.
  • Mercedes Maybach: The entrepreneur possesses two personalised license plates for this vehicle bearing the labels "FJIC" and "FJ2C." Kwame's original name, Freedom Jacob Caesar, is the source of the letters and digits.
  • Mercedes 300SL Gullwing: As its name implies, this is a stylish sports vehicle with gull wings. It is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine that can produce 215 horsepower.
  • Rolls-Royce Cullinan: With its 6.8-litre V12 engine that produces 563 horsepower, this opulent car has regularly been highlighted on Nana's social media accounts.
  • Lamborghini Aventador: A 6.5-litre V12 engine powers this exotic sports vehicle. The 2022 model's current market price is approximately $498,258.

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Houses

Kwame's interest in the real estate industry has led him to build numerous housing units in Ghana and other countries. Here is a look at the most notable ones.

  • Kwarleyz Residence in Accra
  • No.1 Oxford Street in Accra
  • Belgravia in the Airport Residential Area in Accra
  • Bel Air Crest on Fifth Circular Road, Accra
  • Avenue Lincoln on Julius Nyerere Road, Accra
  • No.2 Oxford Street in Accra

Kwame reportedly owns houses in the United Kingdom, Dubai, USA, and Ghana. In 2020, he bought a $7 million mansion in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California. He was reportedly inspired to purchase and renovate the house after visiting the Versace House in Italy.

Nana Kwame Bediako is undoubtedly an accomplished modern-day businessman. His vision and presence in the Ghanaian real estate industry are indeed remarkable. His success at a very early age is also quite inspirational.

Nana Kwame Bediako attends the Global Citizen Forum’s 2021 Annual Summit in the UAE
Nana Kwame Bediako attends the Global Citizen Forum’s 2021 Annual Summit, ‘The Future in Motion’, on 12 December 2021, in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Cedric Ribeiro
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Nana Kwame Bediako's presidential bid

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Nana Kwame Bediako is among the Ghanaian presidential candidates in the forthcoming general elections. He will compete as an independent candidate under the umbrella of the New Force Movement.

Some of his competitors in the race include the current Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, the former head of state, John Mahama, and Alan Kyerematen.

FAQs

  1. Who is Nana Cheddar? He is a successful Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and real estate developer.
  2. Who are Nana Kwame Bediako's parents? Nana has not provided details about his parents to the public.
  3. How old is Freedom Jacob Caesar? He is 44 years old as of 2024. Nana was born on 13 February 1980.
  4. How did Cheddar make his money? He has accumulated wealth through various business ventures and real estate developments.
  5. Who is Nana Kwame Bediako's wife? His wife is Ruby Bediako.
  6. Who is Nana Kwame Bediako's son? He has one son whose name is Goddy Bediako.
  7. What business does Cheddar do? He founded and chairs Kwarleyz Group, which specialises in West African real estate, financing, and property management.

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Nana Kwame Bediako is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and real estate developer. He started his business career through poultry farming. He is married to Ruby Bediako and has four children.

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