Ghanaian business mogul Asoma Banda has passed away.
Details around the death remain sketchy, but the news broke on March 1, 2025.
Alhaji Banda was 92-year-old.
Nigerian publisher and businessman Dele Mahmoud confirmed the death in a post on Facebook, paying a glowing tribute.
Born in June 1933 at Kintampo in the Bono East region, he was the first African to own a ship and first Ghanaian to own an aircraft.
As a trailblazer in Ghana’s shipping and aviation industries, Alhaji Banda founded Antrak Shipping Line and played a pivotal role in revolutionizing domestic air travel in Ghana and West Africa.
His influence extended beyond commerce, inspiring many young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams despite challenges.
His legacy will live on in the countless lives he impacted through his work and vision.
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