Rainbow Appears in Kumasi During Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s Funeral Thanksgiving

• Members of Kristo Asafo Church gathered in Kumasi on August 8, 2026, for a thanksgiving service honouring their late founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo
• A rainbow appeared over Kumasi during the service, sending the congregation into a frenzy of excitement
• Blogger Sika Osei shared a video of the moment on X, drawing a wave of reactions from Ghanaians online

A rainbow appeared over Kumasi during a thanksgiving service held in memory of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Church, sending members of the congregation into visible excitement.

The moment was captured on video and shared on X on August 8, 2026, by popular Ghanaian blogger Sika Osei, whose post quickly caught the attention of thousands online.

The footage, credited to Daily Watch Worldwide, showed the vivid arc of colour forming over the city as worshippers gathered to honour the memory of their beloved founder.

Kristo Asafo celebrate rainbow over Thanksgiving service

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For members of the Kristo Asafo Church, the appearance of the rainbow was not simply a meteorological event.

The timing, arriving at such a charged and emotional gathering, clearly struck a deep chord among the faithful, many of whom interpreted it as something far more significant.

The church, widely associated with the Kantanka brand of locally manufactured vehicles and other innovations, was founded by Apostle Kwadwo Safo, whose legacy remains a towering presence in Ghanaian religious and entrepreneurial circles.

Adwoa Safo arrives at Kantanka's thanksgiving service

Former Dome Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo stepped out in style as she attended her late dad Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka's funeral in the Asanti Region.

The female lawyer and celebrity mom wore a custom-made black and white ensemble to the event at the Prempeh Assembly hall.

Reactions to the Rainbow Over Kumasi

Ghanaians flooded the comments with a mix of spiritual awe and humour.

@Adutheborg wrote:

"When God shows up unannounced... 🌈🙏 The sky itself came to say 'Kantanka still dey here'. This one go touch anybody wey get heart."

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@Adutheborg added in a separate comment:

"Some people see rainbow. Kristo Asafo members see their father saying 'I dey with you'. Powerful moment."

@n6oflife6 said:

"Chale I think say na only Nigeria this kain madness Dey happen. 😭🤭😨😮"

@XKayOriginigl responded:

"Hehehehe"

The X post is below:

Who was Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka?

Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was one of Ghana’s most distinctive personalities, known for bringing together his Christian faith, passion for technology and strong belief in African self-reliance.

Born on August 26, 1948, in the Ashanti Region, he developed an interest in science and technology from a young age. He later trained in engineering and worked as a welder before dedicating himself to his religious calling and inventive work.

In 1971, Apostle Safo established the Kristo Asafo Mission, which grew from an earlier prayer group. The church became known not only for its religious activities but also for its involvement in agriculture, manufacturing, skills training and philanthropy.

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His name became even more widely recognised through Kantanka Automobile, which he founded in 1994. The company went on to produce vehicles in Ghana, reflecting his long-standing ambition to encourage local manufacturing and technological development.

Beyond his work as a pastor and entrepreneur, Apostle Safo was remembered by many as an inspirational figure who encouraged Ghanaians to believe in their own abilities and create solutions locally.

He died on September 11, 2025, at the age of 77. His death was widely mourned, with tributes highlighting his contributions to religion, technology, industry and philanthropy.

Adwoa Safo accused of withholding father's body

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo who was accused of withholding her father's body and of demanding GH¢3.7 million for burial arrangements.

Many Ghanaians are fascinated by the developing drama and its consequences for the prestigious Kristo Asafo Mission as tensions escalate and the family's loss is exacerbated by claims of cash demands that have halted final burial preparations.

Source: YEN.com.gh