Kofi Okyere Darko

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Kofi Okyere Darko
Born(1978-01-13)13 January 1978
Winneba, Ghana
Other namesKOD
OccupationBroadcaster, Fashion Designer, Chief Executive Officer,
Spouse(s)Ophelia Crossland[1]
FamilyFather: Mr. James Aidoo (deceased)[2] Mother: Mrs. Margaret Aidoo

Kofi Okyere Darko popularly known as KOD (born 1 January 1978) is a Ghanaian broadcaster, Master of Ceremonies, media expert and fashion designer.[3] Kofi is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of clothing line "Nineteen 57".[4][5][6] He is also the founder of Rhythms on Da Runway[7]

Early life and education[]

KOD, formerly Richard Aidoo was born in 1978 at Winneba, a town in the Central Region to the late Mr. James Aidoo, a retired Deputy Director of the Ghana Prisons [8] and Mrs. Margaret Aidoo, one of the founding members of the 31 December women's movement.

KOD had his Elementary Education at Winneba. He gained admission to Nifa Secondary School in Adukurom and later studied at Ghana Institute of Journalism.

Career[]

KOD first worked as a production assistant for a TV show on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation for a short period of time and later left to join the then budding and vibrant Radio Gold. He left the shores of Ghana later to England to seek greener pastures and to explore other opportunities. He initially aspired to be a model but unfortunately got hired as a security person and was only posted to fashion houses like Ted Baker, Paul smith etc. On one such duty posts, the manager at Paul Smith spotted the sharpness in his outfit and urged him to quit his job as a security guard and apply there as a sales person and seeing the huge opportunity opened to him; he quickly applied for the position and was successful. After two (2) years of living in England, he came back to Ghana to continue working with Radio Gold.[9] He joined EIB Network, LIVE FM as a Presenter and Events & Marketing Manager in August 2015.[10][11] He is currently the host of Starr Drive on Starr FM in Accra, Ghana.[12]

Personal life[]

KOD is married to fashion designer Ophelia Crossland; together they have two daughters.[13][14]

Honours and awards[]

  • He won the 2015 Most Stylish Radio Personality of the Year at Glitz Style Awards[15]
  • Kofi was nominated at 2016 Male Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year at the 2016 Ghana Fashion Awards[16]
  • Kofi won 2017 Man of The Year Style Award (Most Fashionable Man of The Year) at the Exclusive Men Of The Year Awards.[17][18]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Ernest Dela Aglanu. "My marriage is intact – KOD debunks divorce reports". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ Senior GC Staff. "KOD Loses Dad Aged 85". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ^ Jive. "Kofi Okyere Darko". ModernGhana. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ^ DailyGuide. "KOD's Nineteen 57 Hosts Made In Ghana Party @ Club 45 Tonight". ModernGhana. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ^ Ameyaw Debrah. "FAB Photos: KOD opens Nineteen57 shop in Osu". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  6. ^ Ebenezar Donkor. "K.O.D's relation to KKD already affecting his Nineteen 57 clothing business?". NYDJLIVE. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  7. ^ "Rhythms on Da Runway returns with top designers". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  8. ^ "GRAMPS MORGAN'S TRIBUTE TO KOD'S FATHER". LIVEFMGHANA. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Naya meets media and fashion mogul, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD)". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. ^ "KOD & Jeremie join all new Live 91.9 FM". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  11. ^ "KOD named Health Brand Ambassador". DailyHeritage. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  12. ^ Starrfmonline. "KOD to host Starr Drive, Jon Germain for 'The Zone' | Starr Fm". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  13. ^ "First Photos from Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) and Ophelia Crossland's white wedding". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  14. ^ "Career Swop? Designer Wife of KOD, Ophelia Crossland Wants To Join The Movie Industry". Pulse. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  15. ^ "Style icons awarded at Glitz Style Awards". Graphic. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  16. ^ "LIVE FM'S KOD FOR 'MALE FASHION CELEBRITY ICON OF THE YEAR' @ GHANA FASHION AWARDS". LIVEFMGHANA. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  17. ^ "Duffuor, KOD Win At Exclusive Men Of The Year Awards". Starrfmonline. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  18. ^ "KOD wins at Exclusive Men of the Year Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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