Afrochella: Kennedy Agyapong's Son Recounts Grass To Grace Story: “I Sold Burger And Chicken In Ghana”

Afrochella: Kennedy Agyapong's Son Recounts Grass To Grace Story: “I Sold Burger And Chicken In Ghana”

  • The co-founder of Afrochella has revealed that he never expects people to give freebies simply because his dad is a politician
  • In an interview, Kennedy Agyapong Jr said he doesn’t involve politics when it comes to issues of his business
  • Netizens have praised him for his determination and hard work over the years

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The co-founder of the Culture Management Group, the organizers of Afrochella, Mr Ken Agyapong Jr has opened up on the humble beginning of his company and the hurdles it faced in its rise to prominence as a top event organizer.

In an interview with Face2FaceAfrica TV on Youtube, Mr Agyapong said although his dad Is a prominent politician, he never depends on that in the performance of duties neither does he expect to be given preferential treatment because of his father.

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Ken Agyapong speaks about his business and father's influence
Afrochella co-founder speaks about his business and his dad Photo credit@kennyagy/Instagram
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He buttressed his point by sharing how he often drove a food truck in Ghana when he initially arrived from the US.

“When I came to Ghana we had a food truck and anytime I closed from work I drove it to Twist(a popular night club in Accra). to sell burgers and chicken,” he said.

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Touching on the Afrochella event, Mr Agyapong said despite the success chalked by his company over the years, the overall goal is to keep improving.

He encouraged diasporans to invest in Ghana but urged them to ensure that they get involved in whatever business or venture they tend to set up.

Ghanaians commend Ken Agyapong Jnr

Netizens who reacted to the video commended the young business for his vision and the impact he has made in the creative industry.

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Obed Lartey

Kenny what an inspiration bro. You represent Ghana and the fraternity well bro. Our individual contribution to mankind and Africa helps build a strong humanitarian culture and a better world

Caleb Ayisih

Thank you bigman

Shameel Abdullah

I will be glad if I get the chance to work with you boss
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Earlier YEN.com.gh reported that popular Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has called out organisers of the Afrobeat music festival Afrochella after she fell on stage on the night of Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

The event which took place at the El Wak Sports Stadium saw the 'Rush' hitmaker slip and fall as she was performing on stage on Day 1 of the music festival.

Afrochella next time y’all should clean your stage after every artist's performance, that fall was very unnecessary and painful.

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.