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
May your gentle soul rest peacefully in the comfort of your maker, we know you are gone from our sight but not from our heart, we needed you but God needed you most. May you rest in perfect peace daddy. I know we will all meet on the day of resection. REST IN PERFECT PEACE MR STEPHEN KWABEN KESSE ESQUIRE.
I have followed his radio and tv station for a very long time. The radio and tv station which doesn't advertise Achololic beverages at his station. I love him Keke.. The numerous help he has humankind.. I know and believe he is at a peaceful place.. May he rest well.
Rest well Father. Your Legacy will live forever. Thanks for the lives you touched. You were a blessing to many.
Fare Thee Well
I wish to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr Kwabena Kesse, the respected CEO of Kessben Group of Companies.
His death is a great loss not only to his family and loved ones, but also to the business community and all those whose lives he touched through his leadership, vision, and generosity. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to be remembered and honoured.
May God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult period. May He give you peace in your time of grief and grant the soul of Mr Kwabena Kesse eternal rest.
Please accept my sincere sympathies and prayers.
With deepest condolences.
Mr . Kesseh, You availed yourself to create opportunities and livelihoods for many homes in our beloved country. You loved God and had a heart of gold . You help the needy regardless of their location and circumstances.
You indeed lived well. God bless your soul. Rest in the bossom of the Almighty GOD, Sir.
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE SIR
Director, a man with absolute humility and steadfastness. Always ready to listen and guide. Thank you for everything Sir. Thank you for giving me my first job. May you rest peacefully with The Lord Almighty.
My deepest condolences to the family during this painful time. Losing someone you love leaves a silence that words can hardly explain, and I know there is nothing anyone can say that will truly take away the pain.
May the beautiful memories you shared with your loved one become a source of comfort in the days ahead. May God give you the strength to endure this difficult season, peace when your heart feels heavy, and the courage to take each day as it comes.
Please take heart and know that the family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the departed soul rest peacefully. 🕊️🖤
I wish my Godfather a peaceful rest
He was an icon to me and I pray God comfort the family he left behind
It pains my heart to be writing this today. I was hoping to see you one day because I share the same birth date(thus 12th September )with you. But our God knows the best🥲May your soul rest in perfect peace, Daddy