“Terry has single handily changed my life for the better. It’s amazing what a helping hand with the right intention, skillset, and patience can accomplish. There was a time, not so long ago, where I was in an extremely tough situation both personally and professionally. I was in a dead end job with a growing family and mounting debts. Not only was I not making enough money but I felt I was not living up to my full potential in my then current position. I had sent out hundreds of resumes but got little to no traction. I felt lost and hopeless. Terry and I were old friends and work colleagues so I reached out to him for help. Terry has always had great insight into business and I wanted to pick his brain with the hopes of uncovering a new opportunity. I explained my situation to Terry and he assured me that he could be helpful. After spending countless hours on the phone with me, Terry selflessly helped me develop my linked in profile and coached me in ways to market myself to employers. Within weeks I was given a new opportunity that has since changed my life. I cannot be more appreciative for Terry and for the empathy he showed me. There are very few people that would go the extra mile and take such great care in helping me through a difficult time. As he would tell me “delayed doesn’t mean denied.” I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. If I hadn’t reached out to Terry that day I’m not sure where I would be now. His skillset and determination is what propelled me to my current position. A job is so much more than just a paycheck. For me, I feel proud to support my family and serve my community. It’s changed the man in the mirror and I am eternally grateful to Terry for his help and dedication. ”
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Board Member
OAfrica
- Present 10 years 9 months
Children
Moving Ghana's vulnerable children from institutions to loving families
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Organizer + Licensee
TEDxAccra
- 2 years 11 months
Pioneering Africa's first virtual TEDx during global pandemic
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TED Circle Host
TED Conferences
- 3 years 1 month
Fostering intimate idea exchanges during global isolation
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New York City Ambassador
TEDxAccra
- 1 year 7 months
Building bridges between Manhattan's tech scene and Accra's innovators
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Young Leadership Board - NJ
America Needs You
- 3 years 6 months
Education
Mentoring first-generation college students into competitive careers
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Supporter
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
- 5 years 9 months
Children
Mobilizing Wall Street networks against childhood cancer
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Host Committee for KickStart + ABC Home: NYC Screening of A Seed of Maize
KickStart International
- 10 months
Poverty Alleviation
Screening African farmer stories in Manhattan
Publications
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How Ghana's historic homecoming is changing Africa
CNN Travel - INSIDE AFRICA
Ghanaian-American Kojo Terry Oppong, the owner of a Ghanaian lifestyle concierge service, doesn't need any further convincing to return.
"As many of us in the diaspora experience our "moment of clarity," he says.
"I trust that others will join me in agreeing that it is not malaria, poor infrastructure, etc... that you need to be concerned about. It is the "Ghana Bug," which once bitten, makes you hold her dear in your heart.
"You will find yourself coming back again, and…Ghanaian-American Kojo Terry Oppong, the owner of a Ghanaian lifestyle concierge service, doesn't need any further convincing to return.
"As many of us in the diaspora experience our "moment of clarity," he says.
"I trust that others will join me in agreeing that it is not malaria, poor infrastructure, etc... that you need to be concerned about. It is the "Ghana Bug," which once bitten, makes you hold her dear in your heart.
"You will find yourself coming back again, and again, and again," he says.Other authors -
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Ghana’s First and Only Skate Crew Has One-of-a-Kind Style
VOGUE
There are about 30 members in Skate Nation, Ghana’s first skate crew, and they’re having a blast.
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Ghana Rising Street Style Has a Colorful, Free-Spirited Beat at Chale Wote, the West African Arts Festival
VOGUE
After pitching the concept to American Vogue, we were able to plan and coordinate all aspects of their trip which resulted in the editorial. According to VOGUE, "IN GHANA, FESTIVAL STYLE IS COLORFUL, FREE-SPIRITED, AND COOL"
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Sarkodie Freestyle on Sirius XM, Says He Can Battle ANY Rapper in the States!
RenadaRomainTV
See publicationBridging the gap between Africa & Hip Hop, Renada welcomed Ghana's own Sarkodie to Ear Candy Mornings for his first Sirius XM interview--possibly his first in the states ever. He's considered the "Twista" of Africa, being the fastest rapper in Ghana. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2012 BET Awards, and was nominated in the same category at the 2014 & 2015 BET Awards. Sarkodie was ranked the 19th most Influential Ghanaian by e-TV Ghana and is considered one of Africa's…
Bridging the gap between Africa & Hip Hop, Renada welcomed Ghana's own Sarkodie to Ear Candy Mornings for his first Sirius XM interview--possibly his first in the states ever. He's considered the "Twista" of Africa, being the fastest rapper in Ghana. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2012 BET Awards, and was nominated in the same category at the 2014 & 2015 BET Awards. Sarkodie was ranked the 19th most Influential Ghanaian by e-TV Ghana and is considered one of Africa's greatest Hip pop artists.
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BE Modern Man: Meet Global Entrepreneur Terry Oppong
Black Enterpise
BE Modern Man honors 100 men making an impact in their career, community, and relationships.
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Foreign remittances alone could transform Ghana
TEDx Talks
See publicationAccording to the World Bank, a significant amount of money was sent into Ghana from abroad. From 1.52 billion in 2010 to 1.47 billion in 2014. In my talk I discuss how foreign remittances from Ghanaians in the Diaspora alone can cause tremendous change in Ghana.
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Upping Africa’s Tourism Business Via Social Media, Changed Perspectives
AFK Insider
Changing perspectives on travel to Africa was one of the topics discussed at Social Media Week New York City. Panelists encouraged more people to travel to Africa through their various companies and through social media.
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Projects
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A Blank Slate Monument
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See projectReimagining Confederate monuments through the lens of African American resilience
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Airbnb + Invent TV present Dr. Shaka Senghor in Ghana
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Documenting NY Times bestseller's journey from prison to Ghana's freedom trail
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