'Dr Omane Boamah coached me into public office' – Kafui Danku

Ghanaian actress and Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, Kafui Danku, has opened up about the profound impact her late mentor, Edward Omane Boamah, had on both her personal and professional life.

Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey on March 27, 2026, she described him as an exceptional intellectual who played a key role in shaping her confidence and political journey.

“Dr Omane Boamah was very intelligent and intellectual. I used to write a lot, and when we met, he would review some of my writings. Sometimes, I let him edit my work. I would ask him to go through it for me to see if it made sense or if I needed to make changes,” she said.

According to her, their relationship grew over the years, with Dr Omane Boamah consistently encouraging her to pursue greater opportunities.

“After we had engaged for a couple of years, he said I would do so well in public office. I was amazed when he told me that, and I asked myself why I had been undermining myself,” she stated.

Kafui Danku noted that the encouragement she received from him, alongside support from her family, helped her recognize her potential.

“I have people around me who think I’m very intelligent; even my dad used to think that I’m intelligent and smart,” she shared.

She further disclosed that after joining the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Omane Boamah guided her through extensive reading and preparation to better understand the party’s history and ideology.

“After I registered to be a member of the NDC, I had to do a lot of research. My late mentor, Dr. Omane Boamah, gave me a very long document to read about how the NDC started, and every necessary detail I needed to know. He was quite strict, so every now and then, he would quiz me on it,” she said.

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Kafui Danku described his passing as a huge loss to Ghana, recounting the emotional moment she learned about the tragic incident.

“Ghana has lost a great mind. I was in the office when someone sent me a message. I didn’t know what they meant, and I was busy, so I ignored it,” she narrated.

She continued, “I later had to go to the ministry. When I got there, one of the directors held my hand in a very strange way. He then pulled me aside and mentioned Dr. Omane. I wanted to flex a bit, so I said yes, that’s my boss and my mentor. Then he said he was part of the accident, and I said no way.”

According to her, the reality of the situation only sank in after she was shown evidence.

“He showed me the pictures on his phone. I yelled and screamed, and people from other offices rushed out. I called a mutual friend, and he also broke into tears when he picked up the call,” she recounted.

Still in disbelief, she attempted to reach him multiple times.

“I didn’t want to believe he was gone, so I called his two numbers, but there was no answer,” she said.

She acknowledged the lasting impact of his mentorship, noting that his strict guidance helped shape her discipline and work ethic.

“All the orientation he did with me helped me a lot. He was very strict and made sure I submitted everything and did everything accordingly,” she added.

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah coached me into Public Office - @kafuidanku

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— Kafui Dey (@KafuiDey) March 27, 2026