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The Anatomy of Ghanaman: Why David Dontoh is the Living Blueprint of African Cinema

  By; David Emaahi Tetteh   Ghanaian legendary Actor; David Kwame Dontoh   There is a distinct, undeniable gravity that comes with a lifetime dedicated entirely to a singular, unwavering mission. In the landscape of Ghanaian arts, culture, and creative execution, few names carry that gravity quite like David Kwame Dontoh. Affectionately known across households as “Ghanaman” or the legendary “Agoro Master,” Uncle David is not just a veteran actor—he is a living archive, a fierce cultural diplomat, and the literal blueprint of what it means to hold a mirror up to society.  The Medical School Pivot: Choosing Purpose Over Permission Long before he graced international screens, David Dontoh was an avid reader, poet, and playwright during his secondary school days at Apam Senior High School. But walking the path of a pioneer is rarely met with immediate applause. When he decided to fully commit to the arts, his father vehemently opposed the choice, expecting him to enroll ...
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Former NSMQ Star Setornam Koku Dedey Emerges Valedictorian with Historic 4.0 CGPA: Academic City Graduation 2026

By David E Tetteh 
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 Academic City University College has graduated its class of 2026, anchoring a historic milestone in the institution's academic annals. Setornam Koku Dedey, a brilliant Electrical and Electronics Engineering student, emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Class Valedictorian, setting an unprecedented academic record for the university.

​Dedey swept the apex of the congregation awards by achieving a flawless, perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0, maintaining a straight-A streak throughout his entire undergraduate tenure. He concluded his engineering program with a stellar overall average of 91.91%, making him the first-ever student in the history of Academic City University College to attain a perfect 4.0 CGPA.



​A Track Record of Academic Excellence

​Dedey’s historic university finish comes as no surprise to those who have followed his academic trajectory. Prior to his tertiary triumph, he was a prominent member of the 2022 St. Peter’s Senior High School National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) squad.

​His exceptional intellect caught nationwide attention during Season 5 of The Sharks Quiz all-round academic competition, where he was crowned both the Best Candidate in Numeracy and the Overall Best Candidate. Following these exploits, he recorded a near-perfect SAT score of 1590 out of 1600, placing him comfortably in the global 99th percentile of test-takers.

​From Presidential Scholar to Trailblazer

​In recognition of his immense potential, Dedey was awarded the prestigious, all-expense-paid Presidential Scholarship in 2022. The scholarship, valued at $40,000, funded his entire four-year stay at Academic City.

​During his final year at the university, Dedey further distinguished himself beyond regular coursework by collaborating on real-world industrial innovations. He was a key part of a multidisciplinary engineering team that successfully designed and built a functioning automated packaging system utilizing integrated robotics and Arduino-based control lines.

​Speaking at the 2026 graduation ceremony, university officials commended the graduating class for their resilience and commitment to driving development across the African continent through innovation, leadership, and proactive problem-solving. Dedey's record-shattering performance stands as a testament to the university's mission of nurturing trailblazers capable of redefining Africa's technological landscape

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