Ghanaian businessman and CEO of Savile Row, Nana Sarfo, has opened up about a troubling incident from his early years in business, alleging that fellow businessman and former Presidential Candidate of the United Front Party (UFP), Akwasi Addai Odike, played a significant role in his arrest and imprisonment for visa fraud in the late 1980s. In an interview with Zion Felix media, Sarfo shared how Odike had mishandled his visa application, leading to a month and a half of detention.
Sarfo recounted that he had been given the opportunity to travel to London for work. A friend who was already in London had offered to help with the travel documents and had provided Odike with £300 and the necessary paperwork to process Sarfo’s visa. However, Odike’s errors in the application documents resulted in Sarfo’s arrest.
Unaware of the mistakes made in his application, Sarfo arrived at the visa processing center, only to find himself under scrutiny and eventually detained. He lamented that Odike could have gone to the office and filed the application on his behalf, preventing the whole ordeal. Sarfo spent a grueling one and a half months in custody, unsure of his fate.
Nana Sarfo has since risen to become a notable fashion icon and the owner of Savile Row, a prestigious luxury shop in Ghana that offers top brands of suits, shoes, and accessories. His commitment to looking stylish and dressing well earned him the Man of Style award at the 2023 EMY Africa Awards. Sarfo started his entrepreneurial journey by selling second-hand clothing and shoes and has expanded his business to multiple locations in Ghana and abroad. He serves as the exclusive agent for Salvatore Ferragamo and the Savile Row Company in Ghana.
Apart from his success in the fashion industry, Sarfo is also passionate about vintage cars, frequently displaying his collection at events. His array of antique cars includes a 1936 Auburn Splitter Car and a 1959 Chevrolet Impala. He is happily married to Mary Sarfo, and together, they have four sons.
Sarfo places great value on customer service, believing it to be the key to retaining customers and driving revenue in his business. He serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts in Ghana, who look up to him as a role model.
To hear Nana Sarfo’s account of the incident, watch the video below.
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