The family of the Founder and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Church Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has announced his passing. According to a statement signed by his daughter and former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sara Adwoa Safo the philanthropist, agriculturalist and industrialist affectionately known as the ‘African Star’ died on Thursday September 11, 2025 peacefully. Weeks ago rumors were rife about the passing of the man of God. The family however refuted the claims. The statement described the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka as a “true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a galant son and a true legend”. He was 77 years old.
Below is the statement from the family.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE PASSING OF APOSTLE DR. KWADWO SAFO
With profound sorrow and deepest grief, the Safo Family and the Kristo Asafo Church announces the peaceful passing of Ghana’s beloved man of God, the greatest technological icon, philanthropist, agriculturalist and industrialist popularly referred to as “Kantanka, the African Star”.
Our dearest Father passed away peacefully on Thursday 11th September, 2025.
Romans 14:8 states; “For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord”.
Apostle Safo was a true genius, the beacon of hope for many, a father to the fatherless. Ghana has indeed lost a galant son and a true legend.
His unique persona was shaped by his life struggles, dreams, resilience, courage, determination and dedication to His calling and conviction.
During this time of grief, we humbly request that the general public respects the privacy of the family and loved ones.
The burial and funeral arrangements shall be duly communicated in the coming days
Signed
Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo (Esq)
