Oman FM presenter Kwabena Kwakye, who hosted the station’s Boiling Point political talk show, has sadly passed away on February 14, 2024, after collapsing at work.
His sudden death has left many, who have expressed their surprise and sorrow on social media.
Kwakye, a well-known figure at Kennedy Agyapong’s Oman FM in Accra, had been hosting the flagship political talk show Boiling Point. He collapsed at work on the morning of Valentine’s Day, leading to his untimely death.
Details surrounding Kwakye’s death are currently unclear, but it has been reported that he collapsed while on the station’s morning show, National Agenda.
The news of Kwakye’s passing has elicited an outpouring of grief on social media, with many expressing shock and sadness at the sudden loss. Afia Akoto, a prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), shared her disbelief at the news on social media, reflecting the sentiments of many.
Kwabena Kwakye began his career at Adom 106.3 FM, a leading Akan station under the Multimedia Group Limited, before moving to joining Oman FM in 2007. He was known for his roles hosting Boiling Point and National Agenda.
In 2017, Kwakye was appointed to the board of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) by President Nana Akufo-Addo. He was under the chairmanship of former acting National Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay.
The veteran broadcaster’s passing has left a void in the media landscape, and he will be deeply missed by friends, colleagues, and fans alike. May his soul rest in peace.
