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The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence

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Department of Painting & Sculpture, Faculty of Art, College of Art & Built Environment, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
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November 14, 2025
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November 20, 2025
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Antwi, E. (2025). The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence. Current Research in Public Health, 5(1), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.31586/jad.2025.6219
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Antwi, E. The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence. Current Research in Public Health 2025 5(1), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.31586/jad.2025.6219
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Antwi, Emmanuel. 2025. "The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence". Current Research in Public Health 5, no. 1: 13-22. https://doi.org/10.31586/jad.2025.6219
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Antwi E. The Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku: In Celebration of Opanyin David Kwadwo Boadu's Life of Multiplicity and Benevolence. Current Research in Public Health. 2025; 5(1):13-22. https://doi.org/10.31586/jad.2025.6219
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ABSTRACT = {In contemporary society, a marked decline in humanity's intrinsic values has become a point of lamentation for many observers. This is particularly evident when one considers the recognition often bestowed upon individuals of dubious character, while those who embody exemplary virtues are frequently overlooked or forgotten. In this context, this paper seeks to pay rightful tribute to David Kwadwo Boadu—the Renaissance Man of Kyekyeku—a figure whose remarkable life reflects a profound dedication to multiplicity and benevolence. This study delves deeply into his multifaceted contributions spanning various domains, including his roles as a husband, father, farmer, herbalist, midwife, hunter, catechist, musician, builder, arbitrator, counsellor, and cacao merchant. Each of these roles highlights essential themes of generosity and diversity, serving to illustrate how such attributes shape both an individual's identity and their contributions to the broader society. Utilising qualitative approach that involved interviews and employing the Streamwrite methodology—an innovative art-based approach designed to engage with the complexities of human experiences—this study underscores the critical importance of recognising individuals who exemplify these virtues as key to restoring the eroding humaneness in our communities.},
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