Mfantsipim School has honoured distinguished alumni, members of staff and corporate partners at its 150th anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner held on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The event, which brought together old boys, corporate executives, institutional partners and other invited guests, celebrated the school’s 150-year contribution to education and national development while mobilising financial support for its long-term development projects.
Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr Alex Apau Dadey, emerged among the major award recipients, receiving two honours: the Partner of Impact Award and a special category award in recognition of his contributions to the school.
Other recipients included Mr Solomon Kweku Afful, who was named Outstanding Teaching Staff and Mrs Constance Odur, who received the Outstanding Non-Teaching Staff Award.
The Education Impact Award went to Mr Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie, while Prof. Albert Kwadwo Adu Boahen received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Academia and Research.
Mr George Quaye was recognised for Arts and Cultural Excellence, while the late Rt. Hon. Prof. Kofi Abrefa Busia was honoured in the Public Service and Governance category.
Mr Frank Ivan Adama Tackie received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Business and Entrepreneurship.
Beyond the awards, the dinner served as a fundraising platform to support the school’s anniversary ambitions and long-term development projects.
A live auction was organised as part of the fundraising activities, featuring artworks, a limited release of 10 custom anniversary Caveman Watches and a Collector’s Edition of the school’s 150th Anniversary Anthology.
Proceeds from the auction are expected to contribute towards sustaining the school’s legacy and advancing its infrastructure development plans.The evening was further enlivened by musical performances from Ghanaian artistes Sefa and Efya.
KGL Group and Margins Group were recognised as the main sponsors of the event.
Among the prominent personalities present were the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, and the Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III.
The anniversary dinner formed part of activities marking the school’s 150 years of educational service, providing an opportunity to celebrate its history, recognise individuals and institutions that have contributed to its legacy, and mobilise support for its future development.
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