Kwasi Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie (1950 – 1 February 2021)[1] was a Ghanaian media administrator and politician.[2] He was the founder and CEO of Network Broadcasting Company Limited which served as a mother company for Radio Gold.[3][4][5][6]
Kwasi Baffoe-Bonnie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kwasi Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie 1950 Western North region |
| Died | 1 February 2021 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Education | BA in History, MA in International Affairs |
| Alma mater | UCC, Ohio University |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | Founder of Radio Gold |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Justice Baffoe-Bonnie |
Early life and education
editBaffoe-Bonnie was born in 1950 in the Western North region of Ghana. He studied at University of Cape Coast where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons) Ed in History in 1978/79. In 1980/81, he further had his Master of Arts degree in International Affairs from Ohio University in Ohio in USA.[1][7]
Career
editBaffoe-Bonnie established the Network Broadcasting Company Limited which runs Radio Gold, TV Gold and Montie FM where he was the CEO from 1995 to 2008. He was the board chairman of Ghana Air Catering Services from 2006 to 2007.[8]
Politics
editBaffoe-Bonnie was a member of the National Democratic Congress.[9] He served as a Senior Political Advisor to the then Vice President of the Republic of Ghana; John Dramani Mahama, from 2009 to 2012. From 2012 to 2016, Baffoe-Bonnie also served as a Presidential Staffer and Senior Advisor on Political Affairs to John Dramani Mahama when he was the President of the Republic of Ghana.[3][10]
Personal life
editHe was married, with three children (Ama Aniwaa Baffoe-Bonnie, Kweku Agyeman Baffoe-Bonnie, and Kwaku Amoa Baffoe-Bonnie).[7] His brother is Supreme Court Judge Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.[11]
Death
editHe died on 1 February 2021 in Accra.[4][5] According to some reports, the cause of his death was unknown.[12] but other reports also claimed he died after battling a short illness.[13] Other reports indicated he died after contracting COVID-19.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (3 February 2021). "Mahama's emotional tribute to late Radio Gold founder". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "GHC420k filing fee: 219 people pledge GHC1000 each for John Mahama". ghanaweb.com. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Kwasi Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie". ghana.mom-rsf.org. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Radio Gold founder Baffoe-Bonnie is dead". www.ghanaweb.com. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ a b "CEO of Radio Gold, Baffoe-Bonnie has died - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Founder of Radio Gold Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie dies". Asaase Radio. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Photos: Mahama and Lordina commemorate with Radio Gold's Baffoe Bonnie - MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "I've 'lost a friend, comrade, brother' – Mahama mourns Radio Gold's 'Babo'". classfmonline.com. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Here are the names of the NDC MPs who contributed GHS600K for Mahama". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Mahama, John Dramani (20 August 2013), Presidential Staffer Kwesi Sainti Baffoe Bonnie and a Minister of State, Comfort Ghansah, exchanging greetings with the new Columbian envoy, retrieved 21 March 2021
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Was Justice Baffoe-Bonnie Really Hooted At?..Did He Run Away From Daughters Graduation?". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Anim, Kwadwo (1 February 2021). "Radio Gold founder Baffoe-Bonnie dead". Kasapa102.5FM. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Founding CEO of Radio Gold Baffoe-Bonnie is dead". Radio Gold 905fm. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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