Kofi Okyere Darko
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Kofi Okyere Darko | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1978 |
| Other names | KOD Richard Aidoo |
| Education | Nifa Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Ghana Institute of Journalism |
| Occupations | Broadcaster, fashion designer, Chief Executive Officer |
| Spouse | Ophelia Crossland[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| 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]
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]