A pastor has reportedly been found dead in a guest room following an alleged night out with a married female worshipper, in a developing story that has sparked widespread discussion online.
“THERE’S A FOOD PANDEMIC COMING — FOOD WILL GET ROTTEN VERY FAST” — PROPHET TELVIN ADJEI SOWAH
According to information circulating alongside images from the incident, the pastor had reportedly spent time with the woman before he was later found dead in the guest room.
Images circulating on social media show what appears to be a body being transported in the back of a pickup vehicle, while another image shows individuals at the scene of the reported incident.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of the pastor’s death remain unclear. It has not yet been independently established what caused his death, when exactly the incident occurred, or whether the reported relationship between the pastor and the married worshipper had any connection to his death.
GhanaMedia.net is treating the report with caution as further details are awaited. The identities of the individuals involved and the precise location of the incident have also not been independently confirmed at the time of publication.
The report has nevertheless generated significant reactions online, with social media users calling for credible information about what happened before and after the pastor was found.
Any confirmed statement from the police, family members, church authorities or other credible sources will help establish the facts surrounding the incident.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow the developing story and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
Accra, Ghana — Prophet Telvin Adjei Sowah has issued a fresh warning about what he describes as an impending “food pandemic,” claiming that food could begin spoiling unusually quickly.
In a circulating video, the founder of Prophetic Life Embassy is heard warning that “food will get rotten very fast”, urging people to pay attention to what he described as a coming food-related crisis.
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The remarks have generated conversations online, particularly because they touch on food availability, preservation and household costs.
GhanaMedia.net has verified the source material and the attribution of the statement to Prophet Telvin Adjei Sowah. However, the claim itself remains a prophetic warning and has not been independently established as a scientific forecast or official food-safety alert.
Prophet Telvin Adjei Sowah has previously attracted public attention for a series of widely discussed prophecies concerning Ghanaian politics, the economy and sporting events. Recent media reports have documented several of his public predictions and warnings.
The latest warning has therefore prompted renewed discussion about the role of prophetic declarations in Ghana’s public discourse and whether the prediction could have any connection to wider concerns about food security and preservation.
It is important to distinguish the prophecy from established food-safety information. Food can spoil rapidly under unsuitable temperature, storage and handling conditions, and Ghana has previously experienced significant food losses linked to spoilage.
For now, there is no verified evidence that Ghana is facing a “food pandemic” as described in the prophecy.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to monitor developments and provide updates if credible scientific, government or food-industry information emerges concerning the warning.
KUMASI, Ghana — Several people have reportedly sustained injuries after a Ghana Police Service pickup transporting suspects was involved in a crash with a commercial trotro on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus.
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Video footage circulating online shows the police pickup colliding with the trotro at an intersection on the university campus.
The footage appears to show the police vehicle travelling through the junction before the collision with the commercial vehicle. Images and video circulating after the incident show significant damage to the vehicles.
Initial reports indicate that the police pickup was carrying suspects at the time of the crash.
The exact number of people injured, their conditions and whether any of the suspects sustained injuries remain unclear.
The incident has attracted significant attention online, with social-media users sharing CCTV footage believed to have captured the moment of impact.
KNUST has a dedicated security structure that includes patrol, traffic-control and response functions, while the university also liaises with the Ghana Police Service on security matters.
As of publication, GhanaMedia.net has not independently established the identities of those involved or received an official police statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Further details, including the cause of the collision and the condition of those injured, are expected as authorities continue their assessment.
GhanaMedia.net will update this report when verified information becomes available.
Ghana’s business and media community has been thrown into mourning following reports that renowned businessman, lawyer and media entrepreneur Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben, has died.
Reports of Kessben’s death began circulating on Thursday, August 20, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from members of the public, business associates and personalities across Ghana.
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Kessben was the founder of the Kessben Group of Companies and became one of the most recognisable business figures in the Ashanti Region, building interests across media, education, hospitality, travel, logistics and financial services.
He was particularly known for establishing the Kessben media brand, which includes Kessben FM, Kessben TV and Aseda TV, and for his significant contribution to Ghana’s broadcasting industry.
Beyond media, his business interests included Kessben Travel and Tours, Kessben Driving School, Kessben Computer School, Kessben Shipping and Forwarding, Fosua Hotel & Conference Centre, Kessben University College, Kessben Consult and the Kessben Foundation.
Kessben was also a trained lawyer and was widely known publicly as Lawyer Stephen Boateng after being called to the Ghana Bar.
His business journey was marked by both major achievements and challenges. Over the years, he built a reputation as an entrepreneur who invested heavily in businesses and institutions serving communities across Ghana.
He was also associated with philanthropic initiatives through the Kessben Outreach Foundation, which supported vulnerable individuals and families with medical and other forms of assistance.
While reports of his death have been widely circulated by Ghanaian media organisations and social media platforms, the cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed.
At the time of publication, reports indicated that an official statement from his family or the management of Kessben Media had not yet been released. GhanaMedia.net is therefore treating the death as reported pending formal confirmation from the family or authorised representatives.
Kessben’s reported passing comes after a recent public appearance in Kumasi, where he was seen attending funeral rites earlier this year. Footage from that appearance has since resurfaced following the reports of his death.
His reported death represents a major moment for Ghana’s business and media landscape, particularly in the Ashanti Region, where he built much of his commercial and philanthropic legacy.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow the story and provide updates as official details emerge.
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Lagos socialite and luxury-goods dealer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury,” following the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine in Lagos.
The arrest forms part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged international cocaine trafficking network which authorities say used Nigeria as a transit route to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia.
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According to the NDLEA, the investigation began after operatives intercepted a consignment containing 184.5kg of cocaine concealed within a shipment being processed through a courier logistics channel in Lagos. The agency described the seizure as the largest cocaine haul recorded through a courier company in Nigeria.
NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), said investigators subsequently established links between the seized consignment and a wider network involving intermediary companies and individuals.
The agency estimates the seized cocaine had a potential street value of about ₦39 billion, with investigators alleging that the wider network moved cocaine from South America through Nigeria before onward distribution to international destinations.
Michael, known publicly as KC Luxury, was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the boarding gate of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. NDLEA said he was allegedly preparing to travel to Paris on a business-class flight.
At the time of his arrest, investigators reportedly recovered foreign and Nigerian currency as well as expensive jewellery from him.
NDLEA also arrested another suspect identified as Lawal Mujab Kehinde, a staff member of a logistics company allegedly connected to the shipment. The agency said investigations indicated that Kehinde allegedly assisted with the processing and movement of consignments linked to the suspected network.
Authorities further allege that KC Luxury operated publicly as a social media personality and businessman involved in gold, jewellery and luxury goods while allegedly coordinating the Nigerian side of the international trafficking operation.
The investigation has reportedly extended beyond Nigeria, with authorities examining suspected links to individuals and operations in other countries, including the United Kingdom.
NDLEA officials have warned that courier and logistics channels will not be allowed to become safe routes for international drug trafficking and said investigations are continuing to identify other alleged members and financial facilitators connected to the network.
The allegations against KC Luxury and the other suspects remain subject to due process, and they are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to monitor developments as the NDLEA investigation progresses.
Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has made a fresh allegation involving businessman and NPP figure Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, claiming that Wontumi took $500,000 from him and a friend but failed to deliver on what he had promised.
The claim is contained in a statement circulating online and has triggered renewed discussion about the relationship between the outspoken preacher and the Ashanti-based political and business figure.
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Owusu Bempah’s $500,000 Claim
According to the claim attributed to Rev. Owusu Bempah, Chairman Wontumi allegedly received $500,000 from the preacher and another person in connection with a promise that he was expected to fulfil.
Owusu Bempah is quoted as saying that Wontumi “took $500,000 from my friend and me” but failed to do what he had promised.
The allegation has not, however, been independently established by GhanaMedia.net, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged payment and promise remain unclear from the material currently circulating.
Why The Claim Is Generating Attention
The allegation has attracted attention because both Owusu Bempah and Wontumi are prominent figures in Ghana’s public sphere, with their activities regularly generating significant discussion among political, religious and social commentators.
Wontumi is a well-known Ghanaian businessman and political figure who has served as a senior NPP figure in the Ashanti Region, while Owusu Bempah is a prominent Christian preacher and founder of Glorious Word Power Ministries International.
The two men have also crossed paths publicly over the years. In 2021, Wontumi commented publicly on the circumstances surrounding Owusu Bempah’s arrest, describing the matter as stemming from a dispute involving the preacher and another former associate.
What Remains Unclear
At this stage, the precise purpose for which the alleged $500,000 was paid, the identity of the other person said to have contributed the money, and the specific promise allegedly made by Wontumi have not been independently established in the available reporting reviewed by GhanaMedia.net.
There is also no verified response from Chairman Wontumi contained in the material reviewed for this report directly addressing the specific $500,000 allegation.
GhanaMedia.net therefore presents the claim as an allegation attributed to Rev. Owusu Bempah and does not state as fact that Chairman Wontumi took the money or failed to fulfil a contractual or other obligation.
Wontumi Remains A Major Political Figure
Chairman Wontumi has remained one of the most recognisable figures within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party, particularly in the Ashanti Region. His political commentary, business activities and media appearances have frequently attracted national attention.
Owusu Bempah, meanwhile, has remained a prominent voice within Ghana’s Christian community. He has appeared at major Christian programmes and events, including programmes reported by mainstream Ghanaian media.
More Questions Could Follow
The resurfaced allegation is likely to generate further discussion if either Wontumi or the other individuals reportedly connected to the alleged transaction provides additional details.
For now, the central claim remains that Owusu Bempah says $500,000 was taken from him and a friend in connection with a promise he says was not fulfilled.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to distinguish between verified facts, public statements and allegations as more information becomes available.
The escalating public fallout between Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal has taken another unexpected turn after an older video involving South African media personality Faith Nketsi resurfaced online amid their heated social-media exchange.
The development comes as the two Afrobeats stars remain locked in a public dispute over an unreleased collaboration linked to Wande Coal’s 2021 hit song Come My Way.
How The Davido And Wande Coal Dispute Started
The latest controversy began after Davido discussed the history behind his unreleased collaboration with Wande Coal during a recent interview.
Davido said Wande Coal approached him for a verse for Come My Way and that he recorded his contribution. According to Davido’s account, the disagreement later centred on how the collaboration would be released, with Wande reportedly intending to release the original song before putting Davido’s contribution on a remix.
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Wande Coal subsequently challenged Davido’s version of events on X, leading to a rapidly escalating exchange between the two musicians. Multiple entertainment outlets have reported that the disagreement eventually moved beyond the song and became personal.
Davido And Wande Coal Exchange Personal Shots
What initially appeared to be a disagreement over music quickly turned into a public social-media clash, with both artistes exchanging provocative remarks.
Davido’s response included a personal jab at Wande Coal, while Wande Coal fired back with a similarly personal response. The exchange attracted thousands of reactions from fans, with supporters of both artistes joining the debate online.
Old Faith Nketsi Video Resurfaces
Amid the escalating feud, an older video involving Davido and South African media personality Faith Nketsi has resurfaced online.
The video has been shared by social-media users and supporters following the dispute, with some attempting to connect its circulation to the ongoing disagreement between Davido and Wande Coal.
However, the circumstances surrounding the private-looking footage and the reason it has resurfaced should not be presented as established fact. GhanaMedia.net has not independently verified the original circumstances in which the video was recorded, nor will this report reproduce or direct readers to intimate material.
Current reporting confirms that the video is circulating amid the feud, but claims about what it proves or why it was released remain allegations and social-media speculation.
Who Is Faith Nketsi?
Faith Nketsi is a South African media personality, influencer and entrepreneur who has been publicly associated with Davido for years.
Reports linking the pair date back to at least 2014, when Nigerian entertainment media reported on rumours surrounding their relationship. Davido denied dating Nketsi at the time.
The Feud Is Bigger Than The Resurfaced Video
While the resurfaced video has become a major talking point online, the central issue behind the current controversy remains the disagreement over the unreleased Come My Way collaboration.
Wande Coal released Come My Way as a solo single in October 2021, and the song later became part of his Legend or No Legend era. A version containing a Davido contribution had generated interest among fans, but the collaboration was never officially released.
Davido has now publicly explained his side of why the collaboration did not happen, while Wande Coal has rejected aspects of that account. Their disagreement has subsequently evolved into one of the most discussed entertainment stories on Nigerian social media this week.
Fans Continue To Take Sides
The dispute has divided fans, with some arguing that the disagreement should have remained a private industry matter while others have continued dissecting every post and response from the two artistes.
The resurfacing of the Faith Nketsi video has added another layer to the online conversation, but it is important to separate verified developments from speculation generated by social-media users.
For now, neither the circulation of the footage nor the online reactions surrounding it establishes any wrongdoing connected to Davido. The verified development is that an older video has resurfaced at the same time as his public dispute with Wande Coal.
GhanaMedia.net Verification
GhanaMedia.net has verified the current Davido–Wande Coal dispute and reports confirming the resurfacing of an older video involving Faith Nketsi.
However, the publication does not independently verify claims about the private circumstances depicted in the video or allegations being made by social-media users around it. Readers should therefore treat those elements as unverified claims rather than established facts.
The underlying dispute over the unreleased Come My Way collaboration, meanwhile, is supported by multiple current entertainment reports documenting the public exchange between Davido and Wande Coal.
A remarkable testimony by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams claiming that he was taken out of his body and spent one hour and 45 minutes in Heaven has resurfaced online, reigniting debate among Ghanaians over his extraordinary spiritual experience.
The testimony, which has circulated widely on social media, was originally reported by Ghanaian media in February 2024 after a video from one of the Archbishop’s church services attracted significant attention online.
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‘I Went To Heaven For 1 Hour 45 Minutes’
In the circulating video, Archbishop Duncan-Williams recounts what he describes as a supernatural experience in which he was taken out of his body and transported to Heaven.
“When I went to Heaven… I went to Heaven for 1 hour 45 minutes,” the Archbishop is heard saying in the video. He further describes being taken by an angel to a high mountain where, according to his account, the grass looked like diamonds.
Ghanaian media outlets including GhPage, YEN.com.gh and CoverGhana reported on the testimony in February 2024. GhPageYEN.com.gh
What Duncan-Williams Said He Saw
According to the account, the spiritual journey lasted approximately 105 minutes. During the experience, he said an angel guided him through different places and eventually took him to a high mountain.
The Archbishop described the grass on the mountain as resembling diamonds, among other extraordinary details from what he presented as a supernatural encounter.
He also said the angel asked whether he recognised anyone among the people he encountered, after which he identified Elder Sackey, whom he described as one of his mentors during his time with the Pentecostal Church.
Testimony Sparks Debate Again
The resurfacing of the testimony has once again generated discussion about supernatural encounters, visions and personal experiences within Christian ministry.
Some Christians have received the account as a testimony of a profound spiritual encounter, while others have questioned how such an experience can be independently verified.
The debate is particularly intense because experiences involving Heaven and the afterlife are matters of faith and personal testimony rather than events that can ordinarily be established through conventional scientific verification.
Who Is Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams?
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams is the founder and Presiding Archbishop of United Denominations of Action Chapel International (UDACI), a major charismatic Christian ministry headquartered in Accra.
Action Chapel International describes him as the founder and father of the Charismatic Movement in Ghana and says the ministry has hundreds of branches and affiliate churches across Africa, Europe and North America. Action Chapel International
He is also widely recognised for his emphasis on prayer, spiritual warfare, prophetic ministry and Christian leadership. Ghana News Agency has previously reported his sermons and teachings on spiritual development, prayer and the Christian faith. Ghana News Agency
A Testimony From A 2024 Church Service
Although the claim is currently resurfacing as though it were a new revelation, available reports indicate that the specific Heaven testimony dates back to a church service and went viral in early 2024.
GhPage reported on February 1, 2024 that a video of Duncan-Williams recounting the experience was circulating on social media. YEN.com.gh similarly reported that the Archbishop had described being taken to Heaven for 105 minutes and seeing an angel and other extraordinary sights. YEN.com.gh
Faith, Testimony And Verification
The Archbishop’s account remains a personal religious testimony. While the video and reports establish that he made the claim, they do not independently establish the supernatural experience itself as an objectively verifiable event.
That distinction has become central to the renewed online debate, with social media users discussing whether such spiritual experiences should be understood strictly through faith or subjected to questions of evidence and verification.
For now, the extraordinary claim continues to attract attention because of the stature of the preacher making it and the vivid details contained in his account.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to distinguish between verified statements, historical reports and claims based on personal spiritual experiences as the discussion develops.
Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has reignited a major debate over Christian beliefs after making controversial claims about Jesus Christ, Heaven and Hell.
The founder and leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) and founder of Life Assembly Worship Centre has questioned the conventional Christian teaching about the existence of Heaven and Hell, while also expressing views that challenge traditional beliefs about Jesus Christ.
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Kyiri Abosom’s Controversial Religious Claims
In a statement circulating widely online, Osofo Kyiri Abosom is quoted as saying that after years in pastoral ministry, he had come to reject the belief that Jesus Christ is real and that Heaven exists, describing the concept as a scam.
GhanaMedia.net has reviewed the circulating claim and found that the substance of his remarks is consistent with views he has publicly expressed in previous interviews. However, the exact wording of the latest viral graphic could not be independently authenticated by GhanaMedia.net from an original recording.
In July 2024, Adom Online reported that Kyiri Abosom said he did not believe in the existence of Heaven and Hell and described the concepts as fraudulent. He urged Ghanaians to concentrate on tangible national development rather than waiting for an afterlife.
Heaven And Hell Claims Are Not New
Kyiri Abosom’s position on Heaven and Hell is therefore not entirely new. In an earlier interview, he reportedly stated that he did not believe in Heaven or Hell and argued that people should focus on developing Ghana while they are alive.
He has also previously criticised pastors who preach extensively about Heaven and Hell, arguing that religious leaders should play a greater role in improving the economic and social conditions of their congregants.
Adom Online reported in November 2025 that Kyiri Abosom again described Heaven and Hell as a “scam” and called on pastors to shift their focus towards national development. Adom Online
His Views On Jesus Christ Also Draw Attention
The latest controversy goes beyond the existence of Heaven and Hell, with the circulating statement also attributing to Kyiri Abosom a rejection of the traditional Christian belief concerning Jesus Christ.
His previously reported comments have included questioning teachings about Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection and challenging what he considers to be established religious narratives.
These views have generated strong reactions because they contrast sharply with the central doctrines of Christianity, where belief in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection, and the hope of eternal life are foundational teachings.
Who Is Osofo Kyiri Abosom?
Christian Kwabena Andrews is a Ghanaian pastor, entrepreneur and politician who is widely known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom. He is the founder of Life Assembly Worship Centre and established the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), a political party he launched in 2019.
He later contested Ghana’s presidential elections as the flagbearer of GUM. Official 2024 presidential election results show that Andrews received 16,461 votes, representing 0.15 percent of valid votes cast. 2024 Presidential Election Results
His public profile has therefore combined religious leadership with political activism, making his comments on religion particularly likely to attract public attention.
Kyiri Abosom Has Long Challenged Ghana’s Religious Establishment
The latest controversy also fits into a wider pattern of criticism directed by Kyiri Abosom at sections of Ghana’s Christian leadership.
In previous years, he has criticised pastors over the National Cathedral project and questioned the priorities of religious leaders who support major religious infrastructure projects while many Ghanaians struggle economically.
More recently, he has continued to criticise what he describes as failures within Ghana’s religious establishment. In July 2026, News Wave Gh reported that he again questioned the credentials of pastors associated with the National Cathedral. News Wave Gh
Social Media Debate Intensifies
The latest statement has generated renewed discussion among Ghanaians, with reactions divided between those criticising his position and others debating whether religious leaders should be allowed to publicly question long-established doctrines.
For many Christians, claims that Jesus Christ is not real or that Heaven does not exist strike at the heart of their faith. Others have used the controversy to call for deeper conversations about religion, evidence, spirituality and the responsibilities of religious leaders in Ghana.
Kyiri Abosom’s remarks have consequently become part of a broader national conversation about the role of religion in Ghanaian society and whether churches should focus more heavily on practical social and economic development.
GhanaMedia.net Verification
GhanaMedia.net has verified that Osofo Kyiri Abosom has previously made public statements rejecting belief in Heaven and Hell, including remarks reported by established Ghanaian media outlets.
However, the specific viral graphic currently circulating online should be treated with caution where it presents an exact quotation without identifying the original interview, programme, date or full video. The broader position attributed to him is supported by his documented previous statements, but GhanaMedia.net does not independently confirm every word displayed in the viral graphic.
As the discussion continues, readers are encouraged to distinguish between verified statements, edited social-media graphics and commentary surrounding the controversy.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Virginia State University (VSU) in the United States are set to formalise a major trans-Atlantic academic partnership, creating new opportunities for student and faculty exchange, collaborative research and global learning.
The partnership is expected to be formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 27, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, according to information provided by TheAfricanDream Consultancy ahead of the planned ceremony.
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KNUST And Virginia State University Prepare Historic Collaboration
The proposed partnership brings together KNUST, Ghana’s leading science and technology-focused university, and Virginia State University, a historically Black university in the United States with a strong focus on global education and international engagement.
The collaboration follows earlier engagements between the two institutions. In January 2026, KNUST officially announced that it was preparing to establish a collaborative partnership with Virginia State University, with discussions centred on student exchange and academic cooperation in areas including data science, agriculture and artificial intelligence. KNUST said the partnership was expected to strengthen its international engagements and provide a roadmap for future collaboration. KNUST
Partnership To Connect Africa And The African Diaspora
For both institutions, the proposed agreement represents more than an institutional exchange. It is expected to create stronger academic and cultural connections between Ghana and the African Diaspora while providing students and faculty with opportunities to learn, collaborate and conduct research across borders.
Dr. Lisa M. Hopson, Executive Director for the Division of Global Leadership and Talent Development at VSU, described the planned partnership as an intentional effort to create pathways between Africa and the African Diaspora.
“This partnership is about far more than the signing of an agreement. It represents the intentional creation of pathways between Africa and the African diaspora, pathways through which our students, faculty, and institutions can exchange knowledge, pursue collaborative research, and engage the world with purpose,” Dr. Hopson said in a pre-event interview cited by TheAfricanDream Consultancy.
She added that the relationship with KNUST reflects VSU’s commitment to making global education an essential part of preparing future global leaders.
Student And Faculty Exchange At The Centre
A major component of the planned MoU will be student and faculty exchange, creating opportunities for academic communities at both institutions to gain international exposure and collaborate across disciplines.
Virginia State University’s Dr. George H. Bennett Office for International Education is specifically focused on strengthening the global dimensions of teaching, learning, research and service. The office also supports international scholarship, educational exchange, cross-cultural competence and global learning. Virginia State University
VSU has continued to expand its international education activities, including study-abroad opportunities and global academic programmes. The university has also been recognised as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for its international engagement. VSU
Data Science, Agriculture And Artificial Intelligence
The partnership is expected to focus on areas with growing importance to Ghana, the United States and the wider global economy, particularly data science, agriculture and artificial intelligence.
KNUST previously announced that discussions with VSU were being developed around these fields, with the university describing data science as an increasingly critical global skill in the era of artificial intelligence.
The collaboration could therefore provide a platform for researchers and students to work across disciplines while exploring how emerging technologies can contribute to agriculture, education, industry and broader development challenges.
Global Learning And Joint Research
Joint research and global learning are also expected to form part of the partnership. Through VSU’s international education structures, students and faculty can access opportunities designed to strengthen cross-cultural learning and international academic collaboration.
Daniel M. Roberts, Founding Dean and Senior International Officer at Virginia State University, said the partnership reflects the university’s intention to create meaningful global opportunities beyond the classroom.
“Virginia State University’s partnership with KNUST reflects our commitment to creating meaningful global opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. By connecting our students, faculty, and institutions across borders, we are building relationships that strengthen scholarship, expand perspective, and prepare our students to lead in an increasingly interconnected world,” Roberts said.
A Partnership With Long-Term Potential
The proposed MoU follows a broader push by KNUST to expand its international partnerships and strengthen opportunities for students and researchers to engage with institutions around the world.
For Virginia State University, the collaboration also fits within its established internationalisation agenda. The university says its Office for International Education promotes international scholarship, educational exchange, collaboration and global workforce readiness. VSU International Education
The planned agreement could therefore provide a framework for sustained cooperation rather than a one-off academic engagement, with potential benefits spanning student mobility, faculty collaboration, research, innovation and cross-cultural education.
Historic Signing Expected In Washington, D.C. Area
The formal signing is expected to take place on August 27, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, according to TheAfricanDream Consultancy, which reported the planned ceremony ahead of the event.
The specific venue had not been publicly disclosed in the material supplied for the announcement.
If formalised as planned, the KNUST–VSU partnership will mark another significant step in strengthening academic connections between Ghana and the United States while creating new pathways for knowledge exchange between Africa and the African Diaspora.
