Ernest Ofori Sarpong 60th Birthday: Osei Kwame Despite Shares Genesis of Their 40-Year Friendship
- Osei Kwame Despite has praised his best friend, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, on his momentous 60th birthday
- In a video message, Despite shared details of their 40-year bond, highlighting Sarpong's immense support
- For his milestone birthday on May 5, 2026, Sarpong donated a two-storey dorm to his alma mater, PRESEC-Legon
Businessman Osei Kwame, popularly known as Despite, has praised his friend and business partner, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, in a touching birthday message.
Source: Instagram
Ofori Sarpong, Chairman of Special Group of Companies, turned 60 on May 5, 2026, and celebrated in style.
Among other things, Ofori Sarpong handed over an ultra-modern two-storey dormitory, with a capacity of 600 beds, to his alma mater, PRESEC-Legon.
Ahead of the commissioning of the dormitory, the celebrant received many messages, one of which came from Despite.
Watch a Facebook video of the dormitory unveiling below:
Ofori Sarpong hailed by Despite for success
In a video, Despite prayed for a longer life and God's blessings for Ofori Sarpong.
"Ofori, today is your 60th birthday. May God help you and keep blessing you," he said.
Touching on their relationship, Despite said he and Ofori Sarpong had been friends for about 40 years and have never fallen out, attributing it to God's blessings.
"We have been friends for a long time, about 40 years now and have not fought, and we have many companies together, and it is all by God's grace that we are still together
"I cannot begin to mention the things you have done for me. I met you here in Accra, while I used to buy things from your mother's shop."
He noted that Ofori Sarpong has been of immense help to him since they met, adding that his success and fame as the successful businessman known as Despite could be attributed to their friendship.
"I cannot thank you enough. All that Despite has become today is because of you," he added.
Osei Kwame Despite also thanked Ofori Sarpong's mother, Maame Pinamang, and wife, Serwaa, noting that the two ladies had also played important roles in making their friendship a strong one.
Ofori Sarpong's birthday: Reactions to Despite's message
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
chizzlebae said:
"40 years in friendship 😍 And in business 😍 May we have that bussiness oriented friendship too🙏🏾."
awuraadjoaaaaa said:
"May we all meet great friends❤️. This is so lovely to watch. Happy birthday Mr President🎊"
aboa_k3se3 said:
"Dr. 𝐎𝐬𝐞𝐢 Kwame Despite is a man I love, admire and respect so much. His friend with Dr Ofori Sarpong is one who is very special and worth emulating. I foresee myself and my very good friend @nana_qweku19 becoming like them in a few years to come. Nyame ne hene 🙌🙏."
boateyquejo_ernest_ said:
"Heart of Gratitude. Mr Osei Kwame Despite God continues to prosper you as you pronounce such beautiful words to your friend, not just a friend but a brother!"
Despite speaks fluent English in rare video
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Osei Kwame 'Despite' had surprised fans by speaking fluent English in a trending video.
The rare clip of him was recorded when some friends of his son, Saahene, approached him at the Despite Automobile Museum.
Despite not having received any formal education, the businessman's language skills impressed many social media users.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
