Business mogul Kennedy Agyapong has bought a copy of Asamoah Gyan’s autobiography for GHc100,000 during an auction of the book at a star-studded event in Accra.
The Ghana legend officially launched his autobiography titled “Legyandary’ at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
The event which was graced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo saw in attendance several football legends, including Stephen Appiah, Abedi Pele, Anthony Baffoe, Emmanuel Adebayor and El Hadji Diouf.
Also present were members of parliament, diplomats, politicians, showbiz celebrities, and businessmen and women among others.
The first copy of the book was purchased for a sum of GHc100,000 by Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, with the MP for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong also paying the same amount to grab the second copy.
Freedom Jacob Cesar and GFA President Kurt Okraku also splashed GH50,000 to acquire a copy at the event.
Entrepreneur Tony Oteng Gyasi also took a copy for GHc20,000, the CEO of Azmera Restaurant supported Gyan with GHc20,000 and Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng also bought his at GHc10,000
The CEO of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah, also picked his copy at GHc10,000 in what was a well-attended event.
The ex-Black Stars captain was also named as a tourism ambassador for the country by the government of Ghana.
The honour was conferred on Asamoah Gyan by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ibrahim Awal during the event.
The Minister urged the veteran striker to use his brand and experience to promote Ghana during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
By: Isaac Clottey
