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CEO Of Kessben Media, Mr Kwabena Kesse Reportedly Dies
Ghana’s business and media community has been thrown into shock following reports that renowned businessman and media owner Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kessben, has reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Kessben, whose full name is Stephen Boateng and who is also known as Kwabena Kesse, has over the years established himself as one of Ghana’s prominent entrepreneurs, with interests spanning media, education, hospitality and other areas of business.
He has been associated with the establishment of educational institutions and has in recent years also been known publicly as Lawyer Stephen Boateng, following his call to the Ghana Bar.
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