KKD Ghana Special Envoy, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, KKD - DebrichGroup.com
Renowned media personality KKD (Kwasi Kyei Darkwah) has long been admired for his unmatched presence on television, radio, and major national events. With a rich background in journalism, audio-visual production, and public communication, KKD represents both Ghanaian excellence and cultural pride.
According to DebrichGroup.com analyst, in 2025, he was appointed as Special Envoy to the Caribbean by President John Dramani Mahama, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished life and career.
Early Life And Family Background
KKD was born in Tema, Ghana, into a prominent family with royal lineage. His father, Opanin Kwasi Darkwah, and mother, Ohemaa Ama Asokwa Kyei Darkwah, hailed from the Adanse traditional area. His parents were successful entrepreneurs who owned businesses such as the Darkwah Plaza, Jatokrom Hotel and music shops in the 1970s. Their involvement in arts, culture, and entertainment influenced KKD’s early exposure to Ghana’s creative space. He is the first of six children.
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD) Education
KKD’s education spans prestigious institutions in Ghana, the UK, and Japan.

* He began his secondary education at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon.
* He earned a Diploma in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
* KKD holds a Master’s degree in Audio-Visual Production (Film & Television) from London Metropolitan University.
* He also obtained a Certificate in Marketing Management from GIMPA, a Certificate in Production & Cost Management from an institution in Japan, and a Teaching Certificate for Adult Learning from the Westminster Adult Education Service in London.

Career & Achievements
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah is widely recognized as one of Ghana’s most influential broadcasters and media personalities.
Broadcasting & Media
He began his media career at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), where his eloquence, style, and charisma quickly made him a popular figure on radio and television. Over the years, he built a reputation as a master of ceremonies (MC), hosting major national events, concerts, pageants, and corporate functions.

Corporate Roles
KKD has served in several management and communication roles including:



Director of Public Communications at the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC)


Director of Programmes & Marketing at Sunshine Radio


General Manager at Megastar Limited, a record label


Corporate Healthcare Account Manager at a London-based consultancy firm


Advertising & Promotions Manager for a major brewery in Ghana


Entrepreneurship
KKD is the CEO and Creative Director of The Finest Productions (UK), his media and event production company.

Cultural Influence
His iconic fashion sense, advocacy for Ghanaian culture, and commitment to excellence earned him the moniker “His Royal Blackness.” In 2013, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on Ghana’s media and entertainment industry.

Personal Life & Children
KKD was formerly married to Lydia Akosua Ohenewaa Kyei-Darkwah. Their marriage ended in 2002.He is the father of two children:



Kwaku Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah


Ohemaa Asokwa Kyei-Darkwah


KKD is known for his disciplined lifestyle, often noting publicly that he does not drink alcohol or smoke. He describes himself as someone who appreciates people deeply, which sometimes leads to misinterpretations about his social relationships.