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K. B. Asante (Kwaku Baprui Asante) was born on 26 March, 1924 in Greater Accra Region, Gold Coast, is a Ghanaian diplomat (1924–2018). Discover K. B. Asante's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?
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Kwaku Baprui Asante |
Occupation |
Diplomat |
Age |
94 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
26 March, 1924 |
Birthday |
26 March |
Birthplace |
Greater Accra Region, Gold Coast |
Date of death |
2018 |
Died Place |
Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
Nationality |
Ghana
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K. B. Asante Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, K. B. Asante height not available right now. We will update K. B. Asante's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is K. B. Asante's Wife?
His wife is Dzagbele Matilda Asante
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Wife |
Dzagbele Matilda Asante |
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Children |
5 |
K. B. Asante Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is K. B. Asante worth at the age of 94 years old? K. B. Asante’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from Ghana. We have estimated K. B. Asante's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
Source of Income |
diplomat |
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Kwaku Baprui Asante (26 March 1924 – 22 January 2018) was a Ghanaian diplomat, government official and writer.
Born in Accra, Gold Coast, on 26 March 1924, Asante attended the O'Reilly Educational Institute, Tudu, Government Junior Boys' School, Adabraka, and Government Senior Boys’ School, Kinbu, from 1927 to 1937.
From 1938 to 1942, he attended Achimota College Upper Primary and Secondary School, where also he taught mathematics (1945–48).
He then proceeded to Durham University in Britain, where he obtained a BSc Mathematics degree in 1952.
Asante became a member of the Institute of Statisticians in 1953, before returning to Achimota College, where from 1953 to 1955 he taught mathematics.
Asante served as the Principal Secretary at the African Affairs Secretariat from 1960 to 1966.
He then held several foreign service posts before being appointed a PNDC Secretary.
He was Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from
He worked for six years at The Flagstaff House, and was Principal Secretary at the African Affairs Secretariat (1960–66).
From 1967 to 1972, he was Ghana's Ambassador to Switzerland, also with concurrent to Australia, and from 1976 to 1978 he served as Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Economic Community.
Between 1982 and 1986, Asante served as Secretary for Trade and Tourism in the Provisional National Defence Council government led by Jerry Rawlings.
Asante also served as Secretary for Education and Culture between 1986 and 1990.
Asante was educated at Achimota School and later returned there to teach Mathematics.
Between 1991 and 1993, he was High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland.
Asante wrote a weekly column, "Voice from afar", in the national newspaper, the Daily Graphic.
In 2003, a collection of his weekly articles was published as a book with the same title of his column.
His first wife was unknown and they had one child together, Edwin Asante.
He later married Dzagbele Matilda Asante and they had five children.
Asante was a lifelong congregant of the Anglican Church.
He was also a Freemason, belonging to the District Grand Lodge of Ghana under the United Grand Lodge of England.
Asante died on 22 January 2018, at the age of 93.
He was accorded a ceremonial burial at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.