New York J 1469: Honoring Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, King of Akuapem (Okuapehene), upon the occasion of receiving the Global Citizen Icon Award in Cultural Identity, Diaspora Advancement, and Socioeconomic Empowerment

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Senate Resolution No. 1469

BY: Senator PARKER

 HONORING Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, King of
 Akuapem (Okuapehene), upon the occasion of receiving
 the Global Citizen Icon Award in Cultural Identity,
 Diaspora Advancement, and Socioeconomic Empowerment

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals whose leadership preserves cultural heritage,
advances global unity, and uplifts communities through service, vision,
and principled stewardship; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, the 26th occupant of the Ofori Kuma Stool of
Akuapem and King of the Akuapems (Okuapehene), upon the occasion of
receiving the Global Citizen Icon Award in Cultural Identity, Diaspora
Advancement, and Socioeconomic Empowerment from the Young, Gifted, &
Black Entrepreneurial Awards on Wednesday, February 25, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, Established in 2006 by founder Carl Gray, the Young,
Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to recognizing and celebrating distinguished individuals of
color whose leadership and service have made lasting global impact,
while uplifting excellence rooted in community, culture, and purpose;
and

 WHEREAS, Born Odehye Kwadwo Kesse Antwi on February 24, 1986,
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III ascended the Ofori Kuma Stool on May 3, 2020,
following his selection as the eligible heir to his late uncle,
Oseadeeyo Addo Dankwa III, who reigned for more than four decades as
King of Akuapem, thereby continuing a revered lineage of traditional
authority, cultural guardianship, and service to the Akuapem people; and

 WHEREAS, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III is deeply rooted in royal
heritage through both parental lineages, representing the Agona and
Asona clans, and embodies the values of discipline, service, and
leadership instilled through his upbringing in a family devoted to
faith, tradition, and national service; and

 WHEREAS, His Majesty pursued academic excellence both in Ghana and
the United States, completing his secondary education at Presbyterian
Boys' High School (PRESEC) in Legon, Ghana, and later earning an
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from Westchester
Community College in Valhalla, New York, where he was inducted into the
Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society for academic distinction; and

 WHEREAS, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III continued his higher education
at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, graduating with a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration, specializing in management, and
later commenced graduate studies in human resource management,
demonstrating a strong commitment to leadership development and
organizational excellence; and

 WHEREAS, While residing in New York City, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III
acquired extensive professional experience in management, hospitality
operations, and entrepreneurship, holding leadership positions at
prominent institutions, including The Mark Hotel, Empire City Casino,
and Crowne Plaza Times Square, and founding American Link Estates LLC on
Park Avenue South; and

 WHEREAS, Upon his return to Ghana, His Majesty co-founded Jupe
Global Company Limited, a business consulting and investment
facilitation firm dedicated to transforming startups and struggling
enterprises into sustainable ventures, with strategic interests in
agriculture, waste recycling, healthcare, and technology, reflecting a
strong commitment to socially responsible economic development; and

 WHEREAS, As Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III has articulated a
clear and forward-looking vision for peace, unity, justice, and
sustainable development within Okuapeman, working collaboratively with
the Traditional Council and government institutions to promote
education, industrialization, poverty alleviation, youth empowerment,
and the preservation of Akuapem c