Kofi Okyere Darko

Kofi Okyere Darko
Born (1978-01-13) 13 January 1978
Winneba, Ghana
Other namesKOD
Richard Aidoo
EducationNifa Secondary School
Alma materGhana Institute of Journalism
OccupationsBroadcaster, fashion designer, Chief Executive Officer
SpouseOphelia Crossland[1]
Children2
Parent(s)James Aidoo (deceased);[2] Margaret Aidoo

Kofi "KOD" Okyere Darko (born 13 January 1978) is a Ghanaian broadcaster and fashion designer.[3] He is currently the CEO of the clothing line Nineteen 57,[4][5][6] and the founder of the annual fashion and music event Rhythms on Da Runway.[7]

Early life and education

KOD, formerly known as Richard Aidoo, was born on 13 January 1978, in Winneba, a town in the Central Region of Ghana. His father, James Aidoo, was a retired deputy director of the Ghana Prisons, and his mother, Margaret Aidoo, was one of the founding members of the 31 December Women's Movement.[8]

KOD had his elementary education in Winneba and later attended Nifa Secondary School in Adukrom. He then studied at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.[9]

Career

Darko's career began as a production assistant for a Ghana Broadcasting Corporation television show. He later joined Radio Gold, then moved to England for work.[10]

He has held positions at fashion designers such as Ted Baker and Paul Smith, before returning to Ghana to continue working for radios.[9] He has been a presenter, events manager, and marketing manager for the EIB Network's LIVE FM,[11][12] and is currently the host of Starr Drive on Starr FM in Accra.[13]

Political appointment

In February 2025, he was appointed the Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs by Ghana's president John Mahama.[14]

Personal life

Darko is married to fashion designer Ophelia Crossland. Together they have two daughters.[15][16]

Honors and awards

  • Winner of the 2015 Most Stylish Radio Personality of the Year at Glitz Style Awards[17]
  • Nominated as the 2016 Male Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year at the 2016 Ghana Fashion Awards[18]
  • Winner of the 2017 Man of The Year Style Award (Most Fashionable Man of the Year) at the Exclusive Men of the Year Awards.[19][20]

See also

References

  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. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. 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. ^ a b Asabea, Nana Yaa (13 November 2016). "Naya meets media and fashion mogul, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD)". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Kofi Okyere Darko appointed as Director of Diaspora Affairs". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 24 September 2025
  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". Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  14. ^ "Kofi Okyere Darko appointed Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs". Graphic Online. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  15. ^ "First Photos from Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) and Ophelia Crossland's white wedding". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  16. ^ Adebrah (17 March 2015). "Career Swop? Designer Wife of KOD, Ophelia Crossland Wants To Join The Movie Industry". Pulse. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  17. ^ Arku, Jasmine (5 October 2015). "Style icons awarded at Glitz Style Awards". Graphic. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "Duffuor, KOD Win At Exclusive Men Of The Year Awards". Starrfmonline. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  20. ^ "KOD wins at Exclusive Men of the Year Awards". GhanaWeb. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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