Kwame Despite was born on February 2, 1962, in Wiamoase, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
He is the founder and CEO of the Despite Group of Companies, which operates in various sectors, including media, finance, and trading.
Despite Group of Companies owns some of the most popular media outlets in Ghana, including Peace FM, UTV, Okay FM, and Neat FM.
Kwame Despite started his business career by selling music cassettes, and he later moved into trading, where he made a fortune importing and selling electronic appliances.
He is known for his philanthropic activities, and he has made significant contributions to various communities in Ghana.
Kwame Despite is a high school dropout, having left school after failing his final exams.
He is a very private person and is rarely seen in public events.
Despite’s business empire includes a real estate company, a trading company, and a financial services company.
He has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to Ghana’s economy and society.
Despite is married with children, he lives in Accra, Ghana.