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Kofi Okyere Darko

Ghanaian fashion designer

Kofi Okyere "KOD" Darko is from Ghana. He works on TV and radio, hosts events, knows a lot about media, and designs clothes.[3] He is the boss of a clothing brand called Nineteen 57.[4][5][6] He also started a yearly fashion and music show called Rhythms on Da Runway.[7]

Kofi Okyere Darko
Born (1978-01-13) 13 January 1978 (age 46)
Winneba, Ghana
Other namesKOD
Richard Aidoo
EducationNifa Secondary School
Alma materGhana Institute of Journalism
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, fashion designer, Chief Executive Officer
SpouseOphelia Crossland[1]
Parent(s)James Aidoo (deceased);[2] Margaret Aidoo

Early life and education

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KOD, who was born Richard Aidoo, came into the world in 1978 in Winneba, Ghana. His dad, James Aidoo, used to be a deputy director at the Ghanaian Prisons. His mom, Margaret Aidoo, helped start the 31 December Women's Movement.[8] KOD went to elementary school in Winneba, then went to Nifa Secondary School in Adukurom. After that, he studied at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.[9]

Career

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KOD started his career as a helper for a TV show at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. He then worked at Radio Gold and later moved to England, where he worked with fashion brands like Ted Baker and Paul Smith. After that, he returned to Ghana to continue his work in radio.[10] He has worked as a presenter and manager for events and marketing at LIVE FM, which is part of the EIB Network.[11][12] He is now a presenter and event manager at Starr FM in Accra.[13]

Personal life

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KOD is married to a fashion designer named Ophelia Crossland, and they have two daughters.[14][15]

Honours and awards

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  • In 2016, he was nominated for Male Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year.[17]
  • In 2017, he won the Man of The Year Style Award for being the most fashionable man.[18][19]
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References

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  1. ↑ Ernest Dela Aglanu. "My marriage is intact – KOD debunks divorce reports". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Senior GC Staff (20 April 2016). "KOD Loses Dad Aged 85". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Jive. "Kofi Okyere Darko". ModernGhana. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ↑ DailyGuide (28 March 2014). "KOD's Nineteen 57 Hosts Made In Ghana Party @ Club 45 Tonight". ModernGhana. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ↑ Scaro, VJ (17 June 2013). "FAB Photos: KOD opens Nineteen57 shop in Osu". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  6. ↑ Ebenezar Donkor (9 May 2015). "K.O.D's relation to KKD already affecting his Nineteen 57 clothing business?". NYDJLIVE. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  7. ↑ "Rhythms on Da Runway returns with top designers". www.ghanaweb.com. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  8. ↑ "GRAMPS MORGAN'S TRIBUTE TO KOD'S FATHER". LIVEFMGHANA. 27 April 2016. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  9. ↑ Asabea, Nana Yaa (13 November 2016). "Naya meets media and fashion mogul, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD)". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. ↑ Asabea, Nana Yaa (13 November 2016). "Naya meets media and fashion mogul, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD)". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  11. ↑ "KOD & Jeremie join all new Live 91.9 FM". GhanaWeb. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  12. ↑ "KOD named Health Brand Ambassador". DailyHeritage. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  13. ↑ Starrfmonline. "KOD to host Starr Drive, Jon Germain for 'The Zone' | Starr Fm". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  14. ↑ "First Photos from Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) and Ophelia Crossland's white wedding". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  15. ↑ Adebrah (17 March 2015). "Career Swop? Designer Wife of KOD, Ophelia Crossland Wants To Join The Movie Industry". Pulse. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  16. ↑ Arku, Jasmine (5 October 2015). "Style icons awarded at Glitz Style Awards". Graphic. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  17. ↑ "LIVE FM'S KOD FOR 'MALE FASHION CELEBRITY ICON OF THE YEAR' @ GHANA FASHION AWARDS". LIVEFMGHANA. 17 November 2016. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  18. ↑ "Duffuor, KOD Win At Exclusive Men Of The Year Awards". Starrfmonline. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  19. ↑ "KOD wins at Exclusive Men of the Year Awards". GhanaWeb. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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