Nana Kwesi Ohemeng is a seasoned event and project coordinator, marketing and communications executive, tour guide, and media professional with over ten years of experience delivering large-scale national platforms, strategic brand engagements, and high-impact development-oriented programmes.
His professional practice is grounded in structured execution, stakeholder alignment, and results-driven delivery across corporate, media, and civil society environments. With a strong foundation in business management, communications, and project execution, Kwesi brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to leadership. His work reflects a commitment to professionalism, operational excellence, and the strategic use of events and media as tools for engagement, advocacy, and institutional growth.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Nana Kwesi is the Chief Executive Officer at NKO Group and currently serves as Event & Project Coordinator at VODEC Africa, where he is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of leadership forums, economic dialogues, and youth-focused development initiatives. His role encompasses project design, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, vendor procurement, and on-site delivery, ensuring that all programmes align with organizational strategy and governance standards.
In parallel, he holds the position of Event/Project Coordinator at WatsUp Media and Agency, a bilingual media and creative organization operating across Ghana’s entertainment and cultural industries. In this capacity, Kwesi oversees the delivery of major award schemes, cultural platforms, and branded media events targeted at diverse and multilingual audiences.
Previous Experience & Key Roles:
General Manager at CrossMark Marketing: Led commercial operations, strategic marketing initiatives, and large-scale event productions for multinational brands and public institutions.
Acting CEO and Head of Media at Sangy Global Foundation: Oversaw organizational operations, media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital growth.
Public Relations Officer: Accountancy department (2013-2014) at Accra Technical University.
Head of Media (Local Organizing Committee): Africa Advancement Forum, leading media planning and press relations for the continental leadership platform.
He has worked closely with leading creatives and brand personalities, including Mrs. Benedicta Kwakye, Mr. Daniel Asomani, Fella Makafui, Ama Pratt, Mrs. Sarah Nana Yeboah, and ABD Traore.
MAJOR EVENTS AND PLATFORMS EXECUTED
Across his career, Kwesi has led and supported the successful execution of high-profile national and youth-centered platforms, including:
Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Awards (2016–2025)
Guinness Ghana Obaasima Summit
National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum
National Peace Council Awards (2016)
Ghana Environmental Awards (2017)
Ghana Students Most Beautiful
Africa Advancement Forum (2019)
Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) (2025)
These engagements involved extensive coordination with government institutions, corporate partners, development organizations, and media stakeholders.
MEDIA PRODUCTION AND COMMUNICATIONS LEADERSHIP
In addition to event and project management, Kwesi is an experienced media and content producer. He has served as producer for television productions including:
The Fella Show
Youth Empowerment TV Show
The Swift Show
His production work demonstrates a structured approach to content planning, quality control, and audience engagement, contributing to brand visibility and public communication objectives.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nana Kwesi Ohemeng holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Accra Technical University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Administration at the University of Gold Coast (Accra Business School). His academic background provides strong competencies in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational governance.
Professional Recognition: His contributions have been formally recognized through awards from the Marketing Students Association of UPSA and the SRC of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GH Media).
PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK
Kwesi is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership, and sustainable impact. He believes in the strategic role of events, media, and communications as instruments for institutional growth, youth development, and national progress.
“When platforms are built with purpose, they do more than entertain; they empower.” — Nana Kwesi Ohemeng
