Keche Andrew’s Wife Shares How She Grew Gold Business From GH¢7000 to GH¢4.9 Billion
- Keche Andrew's wife, Joana Cudjoe Gyan, has shared how she was able to expand her gold business over a short period of time
- The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central has also encouraged the Ghanaian youth to develop an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ghanaian actresses Beverly Afaglo and others have commented on Andre Joshua's motivational video he shared on Instagram
Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, recently captivated an audience at a conference in Accra with her remarkable entrepreneurship journey.
As a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), she encouraged the youth to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasising the importance of integrity and truthfulness in earning trust and favour from God.
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Joana Cudjoe says startup capital was GH¢7000
In her compelling speech, Joana Cudjoe, who is also the wife of Ghanaian musician Keche Andre, recounted how she launched her gold business with a modest investment of just GH¢7,000.
Through a fortuitous meeting with some international partners, she navigated the complexities of the gold export industry and has since built an impressive enterprise that has made her the largest female gold exporter in Ghana since 2019.
With her company's revenue soaring to an astonishing $400 million, she urged young people to remain resilient and pursue their dreams relentlessly.
The Instagram video is below:
Joana Cudjoe launches Schools Under Trees project
In addition to her entrepreneurial accomplishments, Joana Cudjoe remains deeply committed to youth development and education within her constituency.
She recently stated two significant initiatives aimed at addressing unemployment and enhancing educational infrastructure.
One of her key projects involved fully funding transportation for 85 young people from Amenfi Central to Sekondi-Takoradi for a Work Abroad Screening Exercise.
This initiative is designed to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to work internationally, gain valuable skills, and support their families financially.
Joana Cudjoe views this program as a vital part of her overall strategy to combat unemployment and empower the youth of Amenfi Central.
Furthermore, she has launched the Schools Under Trees Project, an ambitious initiative aimed at replacing makeshift classrooms found in various communities with modern educational facilities.
Through her advocacy efforts, she has partnered with a cooperative non-governmental organisation (NGO) to ensure sustainable and quality education for children who currently study in inadequate conditions, such as under trees or in temporary structures.
“This project seeks to involve local communities in both planning and implementation to ensure sustainability and local ownership,” she explained during an interview.
To facilitate the successful execution of the initiative, affected communities will need to provide detailed information for registration and qualification under the program.
“This initiative represents a collective step forward in ensuring that every child in Amenfi Central has access to a quality education in a conducive learning environment,” she affirmed.
The Instagram post about her ambitious project is below:
Joana Cudjoe offers scholarship to a student
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Joana Cudjoe's recent act of philanthropy, in which she sponsored a level 400 student with GH¢100,000 at the 2025 GIMPA Business School Week conference.
This gesture was met with a wave of appreciation from students and the public alike, who applauded the MP for her support of young entrepreneurs and efforts to help them with start-up capital.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
