Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 364 Today marks a sad day in the African fashion world with the passing away of one of Ghana’s most prominent designers and fashion teacher. Kofi Ansah is one of the very few designers to break into the mainstream fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan and London. In many occasions, he toured with elite fashion designers from around the world before the Ghanaian or African fashion industry began to see light. He hosted many celebrities and fashion icons when they arrive to Ghana. Earlier today peace fm reported…. “The sad news which was spilled on Peace FM’s Entertainment Review indicated that Kofi Ansah died hours after having his meal last night. More Articles You Would Love Nigeria’s Local Fabric Makers Create More Than One Million New Jobs Annually Martha Jabo @ Kampala Fashion Week 2014 – Uganda #KFW2014 It is yet to be substantiated if he died of food poisoning. Kofi Ansah was the winner of the prestigious Ghana Quality Awards Diamond Division October 2003, for clothing and textile with ARTDRESS LTD. Kofi at the Accra Internernational Film Festival. He also won the prestigious Millennium 2000 African Fashion Awards. He designed the Anniversary fabric for the Ghana @ 50 Golden Jubilee Celebration. Kofi Ansah also designed the costumes for the opening and closing ceremony of the CAN 2008 African Cup of Nations which was staged in Ghana to an international acclaim . Kofi Ansah believed he inherited his creative talents from his parents. His father who was a creator, photographer, classical musician, encouraged him to pursue his interest in art and design. He studied fashion design at the Chelsea School of Art in London and graduated with 1st class honours in fashion design and distinction in design technology. He was the Chief designer at the FIFA (Festival for Africa Fashion and Arts) show in Kenya; which was well received internationally. He recently headlined the Ghana Fashion weekend in Accra” ansahdeaddesignerdiedhow kofi diedkofikofi ansahr.i.p.rip Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.