Kofi grew up in a modest family in a bustling city in Ghana, where he displayed a keen interest in science from a young age. Encouraged by his parents, he pursued his passion relentlessly, earning a scholarship to study chemistry at a prestigious university. He excelled academically, driven by a dream to make significant medical breakthroughs. After completing his studies, Kofi worked in a pharmaceutical company, where he was part of a team developing new drugs for tropical diseases.
Kofi married his college sweetheart, Ama, and they had three children. The family was close-knit, with Kofi being a devoted father and husband. However, their peaceful life was shattered one evening when armed robbers broke into their home during a city-wide power outage. The robbery went tragically wrong, leading to the deaths of Ama and two of their children. Their youngest son, Kwame, then aged seven, survived but was left permanently disabled due to injuries sustained during the attack.