When asked to describe Kwadwo Gyasi, one exceedingly satisfied tour participant had
this to say, “he’s our Black Pearl - so precious, valuable, rare, full of wisdom,
honor and ethical educational excellence.” In addition to being president of one
of the fastest growing young companies in Atlanta, Kwadwo is also a loving husband,
dedicated father, inspiring educator, and a highly sought after photographer. He
is a tireless worker who is passionate about improving himself as well as the quality
of life for all African people.
A magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in African-American
Studies (BA), Kwadwo finished as the top ranking scholar of his program. He also
attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where he earned a degree in
African Studies (MA). He has received numerous awards and honors for his exemplary
leadership and scholarship. While a student at Morehouse, Kwadwo received the prestigious
Merrill Award to attend the University of Ghana at Legon for one full academic year.
During his graduate studies he returned to Ghana a third time for an intensive summer
program at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of African Languages.
Kwadwo is an innovate and inspiring teacher with over ten years experience in the
classroom. Never one to shy away from challenging his students to think and create,
his warm sense
of humor, attention to detail and genuine concern make him a favorite amongst both
students and parents. He has taught at nearly every level in both public and private
institutions including Atlanta Public Schools where he served as grade level chairperson
at Humphries Elementary. Currently, he teaches at Nsoromma, a private independent
African-Centered School.
No stranger to Africa, over the past eight years Kwadwo has traveled to and lived
in several West African countries including Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso and Mali. He
is fluent in Ghana’s most widely spoken national language (Akan) which he teaches
to children and adults alike in Atlanta, GA. He received his start leading groups
to Africa in 2000 when he served as a volunteer for a not-for-profit company conducting
tours for Black college students in the Chicago area. He later became the director
of that same company’s youth division where he facilitated tours, crafted curriculum
and oversaw a host of other responsibilities. When asked why he decided to create
Adiama Services and Tours he states, “African people the world over share a common
destiny. We also share a common responsibility to work together in pursuit
of a future that is free and self-determined. It is my hope that Adiama will play
an important role in facilitating healing, building functional unity, and increasing
awareness amongst our people, especially our youth. I’m concerned with empowerment
and a better quality of life for all African people.”
