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Kofi Okyere "KOD" Darko (born 13 January 1978) is a Ghanaian broadcaster, Master of Ceremonies, media expert and
fashion designer Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture. The term implies a look defined by the fashion in ...
. Known as KOD, he is the CEO of the clothing line Nineteen 57, and the founder of the annual fashion and music event Rhythms on Da Runway.


Early life and education

KOD, formerly Richard Aidoo, was born in 1978 in
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, a town in the Central Region of Ghana, to James Aidoo, who was a retired Deputy Director of the Ghanaian Prisons, and Margaret Aidoo, one of the founding members of the 31 December Women's Movement. KOD conducted his elementary education in
Winneba Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 55,331. Winneba, traditionally known as ''Simpa'', is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coa ...
. He later gained admission to Nifa Secondary School in Adukurom, following which he studied at
Ghana Institute of Journalism The Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university in Ghana. The institute has accreditation from the National Accreditation Board. History The Ghana Institute of Journalism was established on 16 October 1959 by Kwame Nkrumah, the first pre ...
.


Career

KOD first worked as a production assistant for a Ghana Broadcasting Corporation television show for a short period of time. He went on to join the then budding and vibrant Radio Gold. Following this, he left Ghana for England to explore other opportunities. He wanted to be a model at first, but all he could find was work as a security guard. His postings during this time included to fashion houses, among which were Ted Baker, and Paul Smith. On one such duty post, the manager at Paul Smith spotted the sharpness of his outfit and urged him to apply to be as a salesperson there. Seizing the chance, KOD quickly applied for the job and was given it. After two years of living in England, he returned to Ghana to continue working with Radio Gold. He joined the EIB Network,
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as a presenter and events and marketing manager in August 2015. He is currently the host of ''Starr Drive'' on Starr FM in
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, Ghana.


Personal life

KOD is married to fashion designer
Ophelia Crossland Ophelia Akweley Okyere-Darko (born March 16, 1983) (née Crossland) is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the Creative Director of Ophelia Crossland Designs Ltd and Ohemaa Kids. Those Who Inspire Limited named her as part of the 75 'Most Inspiring Gh ...
, and together they have two daughters.


Honours and awards

* Winner of 2015 Most Stylish Radio Personality of the Year at
Glitz Style Awards Glitz Style Awards was established in 2015 by Claudia Lumor. The award is held annually in Ghana to showcase both Ghanaian and International individuals and business who have outstandingly contribute to the African fashion industry. History And ...
* Nominated as 2016 Male Fashion Celebrity Icon of the Year at the 2016 Ghana Fashion Awards * Winner of 2017 Man of The Year Style Award (Most Fashionable Man of The Year) at the Exclusive Men Of The Year Awards.


See also

* List of fashion designers


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Darko, Kofi Okyere Living people 1978 births Ghana Institute of Journalism alumni Ghanaian activists Ghanaian fashion designers Ghanaian journalists Ghanaian male artists Ghanaian radio presenters Ghanaian television presenters People from Central Region (Ghana)