Profile of Founder – Pan African Heritage Museum

Kojo Acquah Yankah

A Champion of African Heritage

Kojo Yankah is a multifaceted individual with a profound passion for Africa’s history and culture. His journey from journalist to politician, academic to cultural activist, has been instrumental in shaping his vision for the continent.

A Life Dedicated to Africa

Kojo Yankah’s commitment to preserving and promoting African heritage is evident in his various roles:

Journalist and Writer: His keen observation and storytelling skills have been instrumental in documenting Africa’s narratives.

Politician: His tenure in public service provided him with a platform to influence policies related to culture and heritage.

Academic: As the founder of the African University College of Communications, he has nurtured future generations of African leaders and communicators.

Cultural Activist: His leadership in PANAFEST and the Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust showcases his dedication to celebrating African culture.

Museum Founder: The Pan African Heritage Museum is his crowning achievement, a physical embodiment of his vision for Africa’s story to be told by Africans.

A Legacy: Kojo Yankah’s belief in the museum as a “necessary legacy to the world’s youth” underscores its significance. By creating a space where Africa’s rich history and culture can be showcased, he aims to:
Build Self-Confidence: Empowering young Africans through knowledge of their heritage.
Correct Historical Narratives: Ensuring Africa’s story is told from an African perspective.
Inspire Future Generations: Fostering a sense of pride and ownership in African identity.
The Pan African Heritage Museum:
African-Centric Narrative: The museum challenges Eurocentric perspectives by showcasing Africa’s contributions to world civilization.
Cultural Preservation: It serves as a repository of African art, artifacts, and knowledge.
Educational Hub: The museum aims to be a centre for research, learning, and cultural exchange.
Legacy for the Future: Yankah envisions the museum as a lasting tribute to Africa’s heritage. In essence, Kojo Yankah is a visionary who has dedicated his life to uplifting Africa and its people. His work, particularly in establishing the Pan African Heritage Museum, is a testament to his enduring commitment to preserving and promoting the continent’s rich tapestry.

Founder, PAHWM Museum

Publications

Yankah, Kojo (1982). Crossroads at Ankobea. Accra: Asempa. ISBN978-9964-78-044-9.
Yankah, Kojo (1984). End of a journey: or a journalists report from the Libyan Jamahiriya. Dateline. ASINB001A1GSSQ.
Yankah, Kojo (1989).Dialogue with the North
Yankah, Kojo (1990). The story of Namibia. p. 140. ISBN978-9964-91-002-0.
Yankah, Kojo (1992). The trial of J.J. Rawlings: Echoes of the 31st December Revolution. U.B. & U.S. Communication Systems. ISBN978-1564110398.
Yankah, Kojo (2007). Introduction to Branding and Marketing Communications Management.
Yankah, Kojo (2009). Otumfuo Osei Tutu II: the King on the Golden Stool.
Skinner, Chris; Kiuluku, Peter; Tikolo, Kentice; Yankah, Kojo (2016). Proactive Public Relations(Kindle ed.). Moran Publishers and Worldreader.
Published 10th book “From Jamestown to Jamestown-Letters to an African Child” (2019) to tell the story of the African from the slave