Kwasi is truly one of those “once in a lifetime figures.” I have never met a man more well liked by not only his direct co-workers, but by all of the different people who he meets with on a regular basis. Though, if you meet him, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise as to why he is so well liked, he legit has that “heart of gold.”

Our first conversations consisted mainly about the similarities between Indian and Ghanian cultures, but we soon started talking about philosophy and our lives. These are fun, because I think that there are such strong similarities between our two cultures, and it was also very nice and important for me to meet an adult who lived the immigrant experience that my parents likely faced when coming to America.

Two particular events come to mind when thinking of the character of Kwasi: My Elevator Pitch Competition and my lecture on language for the philosophy club. He showed up to both of the events, just to support me, and in the case of the language lecture, he was the only adult in a room of 20 students. Not letting himself feel out of place, he shared his opinion on language and rhetoric and in the cookies that were passed around during the lecture.

Interestingly, Kwasi’s son is the first black WWE champion, Kofi Kingston. What is most notable, however, is how Kwasi uses his famous son not as a chance to build his ego, but rather a chance to connect with even more people on campus.

Notable Quotes:

“No matter what, the people who care about you, will love you. Never let yourself think otherwise.”