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Oku Ampofo was born on 4 November, 1908 in Amanase, is a Ghanaian artist. Discover Oku Ampofo'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 90 years old?

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Occupation Artist
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 4 November, 1908
Birthday 4 November
Birthplace Amanase
Date of death 1998
Died Place N/A
Nationality Ghana

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1908

Oku Ampofo (Amanase, November 4, 1908 – 1998) was a Ghanaian sculptor and medical doctor.

He became the first Ghanaian to receive a government scholarship to study medicine.

Oku Ampofo was born in Amanase in Akuapem.

1933

He studied medicine in Edinburgh at the university and Royal College of Edinburgh and Glasgow between 1933 and 1939.

1939

In 1939 he obtained his medical degree.

1950

In 1950 he began to specialize in the use of medical herbs and exotic medicines.

He is to be considered a pioneer in the use of phytotherapy.

He founded the Center for Scientific Research in Natural Medicine.

Oku is also an actor and sculptor.

He began sculpting during his medical studies in Edinburgh, but later achieved national and international fame.

Of particular note is his association the Oku Ampofo foundation which supports community development projects for the people of Ghana and in particular the city of Mampong-Akuapem where for many years he practiced medicine.

The Foundation supports research on herbal medicines needed to treat critical diseases in Ghana, West Africa and around the world.

1966

He participated in the important Tendances et Confrontations exhibition organized during the Mondial des Arts Nègres Festival in Dakar in 1966.

1998

Ampofo died in 1998

Oku performed hardwood and multi-colored work or concrete.

His theoretical and imaginary corpus draws inspiration from the cultural and socio-religious aspects of the Ghanaian way of life.

He exhibited in Senegal, Nigeria, England, the United States, Israel, Brazil and Romania.

His work influenced Ghanaian artists, painters, sculptors and potters.