Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s final funeral rites to be held on July 30.

A national farewell ceremony will be held at the Independence Square in Accra on Friday, July 31, 2026, bringing together dignitaries, traditional leaders, church members, industrialists, and admirers from across the country and beyond.

The final rites will conclude with a thanksgiving service on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Jackson Park in Kumasi to celebrate his life and legacy.

Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as “Kantanka,” was widely regarded as a pioneering African inventor and spiritual leader who championed indigenous innovation and self-reliance.

He founded the Kristo Asafo Mission in 1971 and later established the Kantanka Group, which became a symbol of local industrialisation through automobile manufacturing, engineering, and technological development.

Through Kantanka Automobile, he gained recognition for producing locally made vehicles designed for African conditions, alongside innovations in agriculture, electronics, and machinery showcased at his annual exhibitions.

Beyond his technological achievements, he was also known for his philanthropic work through the church and the group, supporting education, healthcare, employment creation, and skills development for thousands of Ghanaians.

Tributes continue to pour in, with many describing him as a symbol of African ingenuity and resilience as preparations intensify for his final farewell.