Anthony Kumah: His Inspiring Story From Cocoa Farm to Robust, Value-Driven Community Impact

Anthony Kumah’s life story is one of resilience, service and an unyielding commitment to social impact, shaped by humble beginnings in Jensue, a farming community in the Aowin Municipality of Ghana’s Western North Region.

Born into a family of peasant cocoa farmers, Kumah grew up witnessing firsthand the rigours and uncertainties of subsistence agriculture. His childhood was defined by discipline and sacrifice.

There were days he attended school without food, and other days when roasted plantain or cocoyam sustained him until break time. Yet, despite these hardships, he excelled academically, consistently emerging as the top student from Primary One through Primary Six.

His late father, Mr. Ambrose Kwesi Kumah, remained deeply committed to his education, often purchasing food on credit to ensure his son could participate in school activities. Beyond academics, Kumah also shared in the physical demands of rural life, trekking long distances to farms to support the family and transporting farm produce for their upkeep.

It was during these formative years that his passion for journalism was born. The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) served as the family’s window to the world, with his father’s battery-powered radio accompanying them everywhere.

Kumah became particularly inspired by a renowned GBC news anchor who shared his name, Anthony Kumah. The broadcaster’s professionalism and clarity left a lasting impression, planting the seed of a lifelong dream.

That dream began to take shape after high school when Kumah pursued professional media training at High Speed Media Institute in Accra. His dedication earned him field experience at Adom FM, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group, where he distinguished himself through discipline and excellence.

However, his exposure to the realities of modern journalism broadened his outlook, helping him realize that true impact extends beyond reporting events to addressing the underlying challenges facing society.

Kumah’s leadership qualities had already manifested during his time at T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. AMASS). He played a key role in reviving the school’s Writers and Debate Club, which had struggled for nearly a decade.

In 2010, he led the team to victory at the World Water Day Ashanti Regional Metropolitan Schools Debate, themed “Clean water access is the foundation of national development.” The achievement earned him a certificate and plaque presented by the then Minister of Health, Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, now Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament.

That same year, he also participated in the National Anti-Counterfeit Campaign Essay Competition, further cementing his reputation as a promising young intellectual.

After earning his first degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Ghana, Kumah intensified his focus on humanitarian service and community development.

Drawing inspiration from his late father’s generosity, who often paid school fees for other children despite limited means, he developed a vision to establish a free vocational and trade school for vulnerable and underprivileged individuals. The initiative aims to equip beneficiaries with practical skills to secure livelihoods and live with dignity.

Today, Anthony Kumah remains actively committed to serving people locally and internationally within his capacity. Grateful for the sacrifices of his parents and especially thankful that his mother is alive to witness his journey, he continues to channel his experiences into meaningful action.

Through education, advocacy and compassion, Kumah’s story stands as a testament to how determination and service can transform personal hardship into lasting societal impact.