09/08/25
The Eurasia Afro Chamber of Commerce (EACC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ernest Kwabena Opare Owusu, popularly known as Kobby Prairie, as the Diplomatic Head for Ghana.
The announcement was made on the official website of the EACC.
As Diplomatic Head, Kobby Prairie will be responsible for promoting Ghana’s interests in global trade and diplomacy.
He will help foster partnerships, encourage investment, and represent the country in key international business and policy conversations under the EACC framework.
Kobby Prairie is a well-known Business Management Consultant, Public Relations Expert, and International Relations Strategist.
He brings over a decade of experience in communication, Diplomacy and entrepreneurship.
He is the founder of The Prairie Concept and holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Over the years, he has worked with chiefs, diplomats, and innovators, and has been a speaker at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) workshops and other major global events.
On their website, the EACC noted that Kobby was also experienced in grassroots advocacy and policy engagement.
The Chamber added that Kobby Prairie will represent Ghana with “purpose, influence, and professionalism,” supporting efforts to build long-term partnerships in business, investment, and cultural exchange.
They described him as a leader who “communicates, connects, and champions” a fitting choice for advancing their mission in Ghana.
His new role is expected to strengthen Ghana’s voice in global trade and diplomatic platforms.
Additional background of Kobby Prairie
KOBBY PRAIRIE, born Ernest Kwabena Opare Owusu, is a distinguished Ghanaian change-maker, strategic communicator, and collaborative leader
with a diverse skill set spanning both the corporate
and arts industries.
He was active in showbiz in Ghana and was signed to a record label, Hillics Music, as an inspirational singer-songwriter and performer, until the sudden passing of his then manager, Hillary Hilworth. Kobby plays multiple instruments.
He transitioned, subsequently, into the corporate space, focusing mainly on communications. Notably, from 2017 to 2022, Ernest served as the Strategic Communications Advisor and assistant to Dr. Thomas O. Mensah, the world-renowned inventor of fiber optics.