Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was born on 16th June, 1960, in Assin Dompim in the Central Region of Ghana. He grew up in a modest household that instilled in him high values of discipline and hard work. Agyapong received GCE A-Level training at Adisadel College, Cape Coast. He pursued further studies at Fordham University in New York, USA. These formative years became the foundation of his fate as a politician and entrepreneur.

Humble Beginnings in New York

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Before he acquired fame and success, Agyapong lived and worked in the Bronx, New York, and began as a taxi driver. By his dedication and thrift, he had diversified into operating a fleet of eight cabs. He diversified into assisting Ghanaians with immigration papers, including amnesty and visa lottery, a business that allegedly generated him over $1 million during the late 1990s. This entrepreneurial spirit would define the rest of his career.

Setting Up a Business Empire in Ghana

In Ghana, Kennedy Agyapong diversified his business further. He is a property magnate with over 147 properties in Accra, Tema, and Kumasi, it is said. He established KenCity Media, whose affiliates include Net2 TV, Oman FM, Ashh FM, Spice FM, and Nap Radio.

Besides his business interests, Agyapong also owns interests in production and farming, including Assin Farms, cold storage warehouses, fruit factories, and steel production companies.

Political Career and Parliamentary Legacy

Kennedy Agyapong joined the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and parliament in 2000 as the Assin North Member of Parliament. He won the seat comfortably in 2004 and 2008. After constituency re-demarcation, he was elected the MP for Assin Central and was re-elected in 2012, 2016, and 2020.

In parliament, he was a chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee and a member of the Judiciary and Special Budget Committees. Known for his blunt and sometimes combative opinions, Agyapong has developed a reputation as one of Ghana's most vocal lawmakers.

A Legacy of Controversies

Kennedy Agyapong is no stranger to controversy. He was condemned for releasing publicly faces of investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas following the explosive #Number12 exposé. He has also issued several inciting public statements, some of which are assaults on political opponents and tomes slammed at media outlets. Regardless of his controversies, many Ghanaians admire him for his bravery.

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Philanthropy and National Recognition

Aside from business and politics, Agyapong is also a philanthropist. He consistently finances youth empowerment initiatives and employment generation projects. In 2022, he sponsored employment opportunities for the youth in the Volta Region and continues to counsel young entrepreneurs through public addresses.

He was honored with the Lifetime Nationalist Achievement Award in March 2025 during the Central Legends Ceremony for his dedication to development and national service.

Family and Personal Life

Kennedy Agyapong is married to Stella Wilson Agyapong and also reportedly married Christiana. He has 22 children, something he is not afraid to boast about. He lives a very expensive lifestyle and once broke his silence to mention that he sleeps on an $80,000 bed and owns a number of cars that are top of the line, one of which is a Rolls Royce.

Kennedy's journey from modest beginnings in the United States to his current position as a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics and business circles is one of fortitude, vision, and tenacity.