Alex Apau Dadey (R) receiving his award
Mfantsipim School has marked a major milestone in its 150-year history with an Awards and Fundraising Dinner held on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The event brought together distinguished alumni, invited guests, institutional partners, corporate leaders and members of the Mfantsipim community to honour excellence and mobilise support for the school’s future.
The evening celebrated the school’s rich heritage and enduring contributions to Ghana’s educational and national development, as well as the achievements of generations of distinguished men reflecting the Mfantsipim spirit.
A major highlight was the recognition of outstanding individuals whose achievements embody the values and traditions of the school.
Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, was honoured with two prestigious awards – the Partner of Impact Award and a special category award recognising his immense contributions to Mfantsipim.
Other award recipients included Mr. Solomon Kweku Afful for Outstanding Teaching Staff, Mrs. Constance Odur for Outstanding Non-Teaching Staff, Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie MD for Education Impact Award, Prof. Albert Kwadwo Adu Boahen for Distinguished Alumnus – Academia and Research, George Quaye for Arts and Cultural Excellence, Rt Hon Prof. Kofi Abrefa Busia for Distinguished Alumnus – Public Service and Governance, and Mr. Frank Ivan Adama Tackie for Distinguished Alumnus – Business and Entrepreneurship.
Beyond celebration, the dinner served as a fundraising drive to support the school’s 150th anniversary ambitions and long-term development priorities.
The live auction featured artworks, an exclusive release of 10 custom anniversary Caveman Watches and a Collector’s Edition 150th Anniversary Anthology, aimed at raising funds for legacy and infrastructure projects.
The evening featured performances from Ghanaian artistes Sefa and Efya.
Special recognition was given to KGL Group and Margins Group as main sponsors, with prominent guests including Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr. Justice Srem-Sai and Okuapemhene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III in attendance.
Organisers said as Mfantsipim marks 150 years of educational excellence, the dinner serves not only as a tribute to the past but a renewed commitment to building a stronger future.
A Daily Guide Report