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Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr Osei Kwame (Despite), has been honoured as "African Entrepreneur of The Year" at the 11th Edition of the African Achievers Awards.

The ceremony took place last Friday, 10th December 2022 at the Kensington Palace in England, and was patronised by distinguished guests and influential personalities from across the continent.

The African Achievers Awards is one of Africa’s most prestigious awarding bodies which honours great African Achievers including African leaders, young achievers, community builders and captains of industries - whose work has had a meaningful impact on building the Africa of our dreams.

Although, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite was unable to attend the reception in person, he was represented by his son, General Manager of Despite Media Group: Kennedy Osei, who received the award on his behalf. Dr Fadda Dickson, Roger Quartey, Diana Hamilton, some friends and colleagues were also present to commemorate the occasion.

Dr Osei Kwame started his career as a small trader, dealing in padlocks, feeding bottles and other merchandise. From cassettes and films, to music production, in 1999, Despite took his love for Ghanaian culture to the next level by establishing the nation's very first non-English radio station, Peace FM 104.3.

Today, he owns Despite Media Group; a media house, comprising of four radio stations and UTV, Ghana's most patronised channel.

As a serial entrepreneur, he continued to establish businesses that serve Africans worldwide. Neat Foods and Atona Foods provide Ghanaians at home and abroad with simple, effective ways to prepare our most treasured delicacies and beverages.

Dr. Kwame Osei has always been a solution-oriented thinker, driven to create products and services that are accessible to the masses. As a result, his multiple business ventures have evolved into the conglomerate giant known as Despite Group of Companies (DGC).

His achievements in business have not only contributed to the advancement of Ghana's economy, but have also impacted the lives of many.

He fondly gives back to the community through his numerous charitable activities that promote social welfare. Some of these, noteworthy activities include;

- The construction and renovation of hospitals,

- The construction and renovation of buildings for Ghana Police Service

- An annual donation to widows in various communities

- Education Scholarship funds

- The provision of medical support and food for the less privileged

Aside his personal hobby of collecting luxury vehicles and exotic cars, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite is a philanthropist at heart, and perhaps this is what makes him such an admirable business man.

It is evident that Dr Osei Kwame Despite will continue to leave his mark in humanity and raise the flag of Ghana to a global platform, with world-class products and brands that promote our rich African culture.