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Kofi Okyere Darko

Also known as: Mr Kofi Okyere Darko · Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) · Mr Okyere Darko

2026-05-252026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency, Kofi Okyere Darko, has endorsed the initiative and is expected to participate in the tree-planting exercise as part of the President’s Green Ghana agenda. …

    Big Dawood leads clean-up, tree-planting campaign to tackle Accra’s sanitation challenges
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Presidential Adviser and Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), who performed the official unveiling, said the strongest brand partnerships are built when an individual’s personality, values and audience align with what the brand rep …

    Abena Kyei Boakye unveiled as Ambassador for Glow Washing Powder
  5. Joy Online

    … Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko, said the matter had already been raised with the Minister for the Interior and would be considered through the appropriate process. …

    Government reviews GH¢25,000 citizenship fee after diaspora concerns
  6. Joy Online

    … Present at the launch were the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, and the Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko. …

    Sparrow Studios, OldFilm Productions launch three movies for Ghana at 70
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … The call was made by the Presidential Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), at the Business of Interior Design Masterclass, a training programme designed to equip aspiring interior designers with business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills and a global outlook. …

    Gov’t advocates capacity building for Ghana’s creative industry at interior design masterclass
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Ghana, Kofi Okyere Darko, said discussions on the creative economy had moved beyond recognising talent to focusing on investment, financing, technology, exports, intellectual property and job creation. …

    U.S urges investment in Ghana’s creative economy
  10. The Chronicle

    … Beyond Proving Creativity Earlier, the Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), said Ghana had reached a stage where discussions about the creative economy could no longer be confined to celebrating talent. …

    U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment Frontier
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … The dinner brought together members of the visiting delegation, diplomats and distinguished guests, including Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD). …

    Como 1907 players welcomed at Italian Ambassador’s residence in Ghana
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    … onsciously support black-owned businesses and institutions as a means of building economic empowerment within their communities.“We must save ourselves, and it starts with having a strong economic base,” he stated.The Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Mr Kofi Okyere Darko …

    American civil rights attorney pushes for reparative justice for Africa
  14. May 2026
  15. Daily Guide

    … Also, the Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, stated that Ghana remains committed to partnerships capable of strengthening its position as a serious meeting point between Africa and its global diaspora, not only culturally, but intellectually, and, instit …

    Attorney Ben Crump Launches ‘Worse Than A Lie’
Society

Big Dawood launches clean-up and tree-planting campaign in Accra

The News

Let Love Lead NGO founder Dawood Akwesi Agyemang (Big Dawood) is organising the Green & Clean Initiative on October 7, 2026, to mobilise residents for drain desilt, public space cleaning, and planting more than 50 trees along a Green Legacy Corridor in Accra, as part of a broader Culture of Cleanliness Campaign running from 2027 to 2032.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Big Dawood launches clean-up and tree-planting campaign in Accra

    Let Love Lead NGO founder Dawood Akwesi Agyemang (Big Dawood) is organising the Green & Clean Initiative on October 7, 2026, to mobilise residents for drain desilt, public space cleaning, and planting more than 50 trees along a Green Legacy Corridor in Accra, as part of a broader Culture of Cleanliness Campaign running from 2027 to 2032.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. TV personality Abena Kyei Boakye named Glow Washing Powder ambassador

    Award-winning TV personality Abena Kyei Boakye has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Glow Washing Powder, a Ghanaian-owned detergent brand. The company says the appointment will increase awareness of the product and reach consumers across the country.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Government reviews GH¢25,000 citizenship fee following diaspora concerns

    The government is reviewing the GH¢25,000 fee for acquiring Ghanaian citizenship after members of the diaspora raised concerns that the cost may discourage formalizing ties with Ghana. The Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office said the matter had been raised with the Interior Minister and would be considered through appropriate processes, as the government does not want citizenship costs to become a barrier.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sparrow Studios, OldFilm announce three films for Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Sparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions have launched three films to commemorate Ghana's 70th independence anniversary in 2027: The Return of Makunse (December 2026), Nkrumah's Red, Gold and Green (July 2027), and a remake of I Told You So (December 2027), each exploring migration, independence history, and contemporary storytelling.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Government calls for investment in creative industry capacity-building

    The Presidential Director of Diaspora Affairs has urged increased investment in capacity-building programmes for Ghana's creative industry, noting that many creatives focus on talent but overlook the business skills needed to build sustainable enterprises. He called for similar initiatives to expand beyond interior design to cover fashion, film, and music sectors.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. U.S. envoy urges investment in Ghana's creative economy

    The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires called for increased investment and policy support to strengthen Ghana's creative sector, citing the need for sustainable structures, intellectual property protection, and financing to help creatives compete globally. The remarks came at the closing of the Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026 in Accra, which brought together filmmakers, investors and government officials.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. U.S., Ghana prioritize creative economy growth and structured investment

    Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 12 June

  1. Como 1907 academy players hosted at Italian ambassador's Ghana residence

    Italian Serie A club Como 1907's academy players were hosted at the Italian Ambassador's residence in Ghana as part of a week-long football development project. The club is undertaking grassroots football initiatives including coaching workshops, community outreach, equipment donations and engagements with young players across the country.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. American civil rights attorney launches novel in Accra

    Benjamin Crump, an American civil rights attorney known for civil rights and police brutality cases in the U.S., launched his debut novel "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra on Friday. He affirmed his commitment to reparative justice and called Ghana a key gateway for diaspora engagement, emphasizing that the future of black people depends on how they support and invest in one another.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump launches legal novel in Accra

    Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump launched his book "Worse Than a Lie" in Accra, describing it as a legal thriller informed by real-life experiences defending victims of systemic bias. The novel features protagonist attorney Beau Lee Cooper, whom Crump said embodies characteristics of prominent black lawyers and judges including Thurgood Marshall and Johnny Cochran.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

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