Nana Kwame Bediako
Ein sex anaa gender | male |
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Country wey e be citizen | Ghana |
Ein date of birth | 13 February 1980 |
Spouse | ruby |
Ein occupation | entrepreneur |
Position ehold | political candidate |
Educate for | United Kingdom |
Ethnic group | black |
Eye color | dark brown |
Nana Kwame Bediako dem known am as Freedom Jacob Caesar anaa Cheddar[1] be a Ghanaian businessman. He be de founder den chairmo of Kwarleyz Group wey focus for real estate, finance den property management insyd West Africa.[2] Bediako be de developer of Wonda World Estate den de proposed Petronia City.[3][4][5] He be de founder of New Africa Foundation wey dey focus on less fortunate kiddies wey dey provide medical, nutritional den educational support.[6][7][8][9] He contest as an independent presidential candidate insyd de 2024 Ghanaian general election.[10][11]
Early life den education
[edit | edit source]Na dem born Nana Kwame Bediako for February 13, 1980, insyd Asokwa, a suburb insyd de Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi, Ghana. While na ein poppie be remarkably wealthy, ein mommie (wey bring am up) na she be quite poor. Bediako grow up alongsyd ein bro den later hone ein entrepreneurial skills under ein poppie ein watch.[12]
He attend Accra Academy before he move go Apam Senior High School. He study Business for de Waltham Forest College, United Kingdom[6] wey he sanso be an alumnus of de University of Westminster insyd London.
Business career
[edit | edit source]Bediako ein business career begin plus financial support from ein poppie to ein bro den am, make dem assist dema mommie financially wey dis start ein entrepreneurial journey. While na ein bro buy eggs den plus de money, Bediako buy two hens wey he start a poultry business. De business expand wey na he sell two hundred (200) eggs a month. Once for de Waltham Forest College, UK, he begin dey sell clothes to fellow students den within a short period, he buy ein first car plus profits he make from de business.[13] He later diversify ein business to scrap metal collection den sales before he venture go de telecommunication sector insyd 1999. He establish a company wich bill people for online transactions during de dotcom era, wich an Indian investor offer make e buy for £327,000, but he decline on de advice of ein lawyer. De investor later return plus an offer of £410,000 wich he accept. Upon consolidating ein funds, Bediako achieve ein first million-pound milestone,[14] wey dey inspire a vision for a lucrative entrepreneurial venture den an ambition make he establish a successful, high-growth business.[15][16]
Political Activities
[edit | edit source]For 7 January 2024, Bediako announce say he go run as de candidate give de New Force movement. Na dis follow weeks of speculation during wich de New Force tease ein fielding of a "masked" candidate wey na dem widely expect e be Bediako. De announcement, na e for take place for Black Star Square, dem postpone am after de presidential administration pull de permit for de rally, dey cite "an unforeseen state event".[17]
Bediako announce Maryam Issaka Kriese as ein running mate for de 2024 general election.[18][19] Dey lead to de election 2024, de Newforce Movement ein presidential candidate join de Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu make he bid farewell to de late Akeyempimhene Oheneba Adusei Poku insyd Kumasi.[20]
De New Force
[edit | edit source]The New Force be a new movement dem form insyd Ghana lead by Nana Kwame Bediako.[21] De movement be a political stand wey na e grab de attention of Ghanaians.[22] The New Force be founded by Nana Kwame Bediako. De movement dey seek make e create a new narrative insyd de political stands for Ghana insyd.
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Worry about depreciating Cedi, not my 'Freedom Coin' – Cheddar replies BoG". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ↑ "Ibitins: Mary J. Blige now dates Ghanaian business mogul Nana Kwame Bediako". Ghana Weekend (in American English). 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "Nerves Of Steel: This Ambitious Property Tycoon Is On A Mission To Transform Accra's Skyline". www.forbesafrica.com (in English). 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ Editorial Staff (2015-07-12). "Meet Nana Kwame Bediako, The 33-Year-Old Ghanaian Making It Big In The Real Estate Business". African Leadership Magazine (in English). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ Ibiefo, Frances (2023-09-29). "Nana Kwame Bediako: Africa Needs To Give Youth Chance To Lead Their Countries". Arise News (in American English). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 Africa, S. I. A. (2020-02-07). "Nana Kwame Bediako, SIA-Africa Person Of The Month, January 2020". SIA Africa (in American English). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ "Nana Kwame Bediako Gifts 5-bedroom House And GH600K To Conjoined Twins" (in American English). 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ "Nana Kwame Bediako supports Muslims with food items" (in American English). 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "Nana Kwame Bediako gifts conjoined twins 5-bedroom house". Ghana Weekend (in American English). 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "EC clears 13 presidential candidates for Election 2024, PNC's Bernard Mornah and 10 others disqualified".
- ↑ "Electoral commission confirm 13 presidential candidates for Ghana election".
- ↑ Steffie, Ann (2022-02-28). "Nana Kwame Bediako's biography: Age, family, property, educational background". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. (in English). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ "Nana Kwame Bediako Archives". GhanaCelebrities.Com (in American English). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ "I made 1 million Pound Sterling while selling fake designer shirts in London - Nana Kwame Bediako". Ghana Weekend (in American English). 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ Adams, Asonaba (2020-02-09). "Who is Nana Kwame Bediako Cheddar? | Accra Mail" (in American English). Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ "Who is Nana Kwame Bediako, the Ghanaian millionaire reportedly dating Mary J Blige?". Prime News Ghana (in American English). 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ Ankrah, Nana Oye (9 January 2024). "Ghana's mystery presidential candidate pulls off his mask". Semafor (in English). Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ "Nana Kwame Bediako unveils Maryam Issaka Kriese as running mate - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com (in American English). 2024-10-05. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ Ankah, Gertrude (5 October 2024). "Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie is Nana Kwame Bediako's vice presidential candidate". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ↑ Ansah, Peter (2024-11-19). ""Man of unity": Cheddar meets Otumfuo after making promise to Dormahene". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. (in English). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ↑ "We're here to give hope to 'fearful' entrepreneurs – New Force Movement". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana (in American English). 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ Quist, Ebenezer Agbey (2023-11-05). "Man with mask seen on multiple billboards in different regions, netizens amazed". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. (in English). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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