Condolence Book
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng, widely known as Kessben, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Born and raised in North Suntreso, Kumasi, Kessben rose from humble beginnings to build one of Ghana’s most diversified business empires, spanning media, education, hospitality, transport, and finance. But beyond the boardrooms and broadcast studios, he was known simply as a man of quiet dignity, deep faith, and generosity that touched thousands of lives directly. From the students who walked through the halls of Kessben University College, to the young drivers trained at his driving school, to the countless Ghanaians who tuned into Kessben FM and Kessben TV each day, his reach went far beyond business. Even in his final days, true to form, he was reportedly still giving, extending kindness to inmates at Kumasi Central Prisons just hours before he passed.
He leaves behind not just a group of companies, but a legacy carried forward by everyone whose life he made a little better.
In addition to the physical book of condolence opened at his residence in Denyame, Kumasi, we have created this space so that colleagues, students, listeners, viewers, and friends from anywhere in the world can share a memory or a word of comfort. Every message left here will be read and kept as a lasting tribute to his life.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family, his church, the legal fraternity, and the entire Kessben family during this time of grief.
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Messages in Loving Memory
I MAKADO wish to express my deepest condolences to the family of KESSBEN.
YOU are role model and expectional entrepreneur,whose legacy is unmatched. May the Lord grant you eternity
"I am deeply saddened to hear about his passing. He was a wonderful person whose presence will be greatly missed. Sending my thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to his family."
Wisdom, Wealth, knowledge and kindness met in one man. The man was no other person than you, Stephen Kesse Boateng, Esq. You lived, impacted, and raised the next leaders for the future. We thank God for giving you to us. You were once of angel on earth and now, our angel in Heaven. Rest Easy Daddy. Forever in our hearts.
A great man has fallen, he was a father, mentor and role mode. Of all he was a good man and may God bless his soul and keep him for us until we meet on the day of resurrection 🙏
May your soul rest in peace Mr Kesse
May Daddy Soul Rest in Peace...
I wish the family well in this sorrowful moment....
A richman who fear God an employer of many employees.
A benevolent, humble, a dedicated and committed Christian who loves God's work.
Financier of God's business who used his platform to evangelized the gospel to win souls for the Kingdom of God.
A man who vowed not to use his media to market alcoholic beverages and made it happened.
God's servant rest in peace until we all meet again.
Deepest condolences on the loss of a great and distinguished personality. May the legacy left behind continue to inspire generations. May the departed soul rest in perfect peace.
Kessben he was a good Man who always thinks about the orphans. May good lord find a place for him to stay.
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God grant you strength, comfort, and peace as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May the beautiful memories you shared bring you comfort, and may their soul rest in perfect peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.