Congratulations to my East Club Executive Founder, Mr. Osei Kwame Despite, on the grand unveiling of the Despite Car Museum—a momentous achievement that transcends architecture and automobiles. This is a milestone carved in vision, driven by purpose, and gifted to a nation hungry for symbols of ambition, inspiration, and legacy.
I remember it vividly—a quiet Sunday morning, three or four years ago, as we sat over a meal at Clubhouse. I casually asked him what he planned to do with his stunning fleet of vehicles. He didn’t hesitate. With calm resolve and that familiar spark in his eye, he said, “I intend to build a car museum. Not for me, but for Ghana—for history, for the youth, for legacy—to enable others to enjoy the experience.”
At the time, it felt like a bold dream. But even then, I knew he meant every word.
Today, I stand in awe of how faithfully and powerfully that vision has been realized. The Despite Car Museum at East Legon—possibly the first of its kind in Africa—is not merely a showroom of rare cars. It is a sanctuary of memory, ingenuity, and African pride. A place where history speaks not just through engines and chrome, but through the journey of a man who understands that legacy is meant to be shared.
This was never just about cars. It was always about contribution. About building something enduring. About planting seeds of possibility for generations yet to come.
Our conversation all those years ago wasn’t just a reflection—it was a moment of purpose. And today, I celebrate not just the museum, but the mindset behind it. The courage to dream. The discipline to build. The humility to give back.
Mr. Osei Kwame Despite—you have not only preserved the past. You have inspired the future. Your legacy will outlive the machines. It will live on in the minds you ignite, and the nation you help shape. This is not just history. This is heritage in motion.
By: Amb. Edward Boateng, Former Ambassador of Ghana to China; Founder, Global Media Alliance & Global Afrisino Former Africa Head, CNN
