How One of Ghana’s Most Influential Women Shocked Her Family with an Unusual Will
A Will No One Expected
When Ghana said farewell to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings — former First Lady and one of the most iconic figures in the country’s political history — everyone believed they knew how her legacy, known to be worth approximately ₵38 million Ghanaian cedis, would be distributed.
Local media had already begun discussing who would inherit property in Accra, who would receive control over archives and public initiatives, and how the family would divide assets accumulated over decades of public service.
It turned out everyone was wrong. The will was revealed to the family only after her passing, strictly in accordance with her wishes — and it raised far more questions than answers.
Kwame Mensah, the notary who read the will in a private legal office in East Legon, later told journalists:
“In 28 years of practice, I’ve never seen anything like this. When I finished reading the fifth clause, the room went completely silent. Then someone said, ‘Wait… what?'”
In the days following Nana Konadu’s death, the press repeated the same assumption: the family would take control of her legacy, as expected. She had always said that everything she built would remain in the family. Technically, she did not lie. It was simply that her definition of ‘family’ was not what everyone assumed.
A ₵38 Million Surprise
51% control over financial assets and key investment decisions was transferred to Kofi Asamoah, her personal financial coordinator — a man who had overseen her economic and charitable projects for more than a decade.
Not a relative. Not a politician. Not a business partner. But a specialist who lived in a regular neighborhood of Accra and commuted without security or a convoy.
“She changed the will about a year before her death,” explains a source close to the family.
“No one knew. One day she simply said: ‘He understands how my money should work. He understands my philosophy better than anyone. He is the only one who can continue this.’ And that was the end of the discussion.”
Asamoah, who appeared publicly only once — at the farewell ceremony — declined to comment. Colleagues describe him as “quiet, highly rational, exceptionally skilled in finance, and completely uninterested in public attention.”
But if he received control over the assets, what exactly did the official heirs receive?
The Strangest Inheritance in Ghana’s Elite History
The list of assets inherited by family members resembled a national archive inventory more than a traditional will:
1. Archives and personal documents
Speeches, handwritten notes, personal correspondence with African leaders, and journals from periods of political and national transformation.
2. Charitable and educational foundations
Equity stakes in women-focused and educational initiatives she supported for decades, with strict conditions preserving their original mission.
3. Property in unexpected locations
A residence in Accra, a family home in the Central Region, land in the Volta Region intended for a future educational center, and a modest coastal house where she spent rare moments of rest.
4. Access to an investment platform and its assets
It was this final point that caused the greatest confusion.
The Former First Lady’s Secret Passion
It emerged that in the final two years of her life, Nana Konadu developed a serious interest in algorithmic investing — but not through banks, funds, or traditional advisors.
She used an automated, AI-powered investment platform called Afrinex AI.
“She called it an experiment,” recalls Kofi Asamoah. “Every morning, after reading news about Africa and the global economy, she would open the platform and simply observe how the system worked. She said it reminded her of governance: you set principles, and then you watch the system execute them independently.”
Over two years on Afrinex AI, she earned approximately ₵6.4 million.
What shocked everyone most was that she never withdrew a single cedi. The funds accumulated, becoming a kind of digital reserve in the final years of her life.
“She appreciated the simplicity,” Asamoah explains.
“She used to say: ‘I’ve spent my life making complex decisions. Here, I don’t interfere — the algorithm follows the rules.'”
At 73, she began exploring digital education technologies; at 74, she supported fintech initiatives in West Africa; at 75, she entrusted part of her capital entirely to Afrinex AI.
“Stagnation begins the moment you stop learning,” she often said.
Now, the heirs must decide what to do with the ₵6,4 million on the platform.
According to the will, all heirs have equal access to the account — but any withdrawal decision must be unanimous.
Zanetor Rawlings has reportedly expressed interest in continuing her mother’s “experiment.” Kimathi Rawlings demands an immediate withdrawal and transfer into traditional assets. The family is studying the platform’s documentation, trying to understand her reasoning.
What Is Afrinex AI and Why Did She Choose It?
Afrinex AI is not a conventional investment system. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze global markets and execute thousands of micro-transactions daily. No trading knowledge is required — the system operates autonomously.
The minimum deposit is ₵3,000, making the platform accessible to a broad audience. Average user earnings range from ₵18,000 to ₵35,000 per month.
After registration, a personal manager contacts the user to assist with setup — this call is a mandatory part of the platform’s security system.
In 2025 alone, users collectively earned more than ₵9 billion through the platform. Withdrawals are instant, including weekends, with no hidden fees.
The First Lady’s Final Lesson
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was never a conventional figure. In the final chapter of her life, she entrusted part of her legacy not to people, but to an algorithm.
She left her family not just money, but a question:
What matters more — receiving millions once, or owning a system capable of generating income for years?
“She always said we were too attached to traditional thinking,” admits Zanetor Rawlings.
“Perhaps by leaving us a platform instead of direct millions, she wanted to show that the future belongs to systems, not manual control.”
While the family debates, the Afrinex AI account continues to operate. Every day, the algorithm executes trades, increasing the balance. At the time of publication, it had grown by an additional ₵210,000.
This is her true legacy — not symbols of status, but a working mechanism for financial resilience. Perhaps she understood that political influence cannot be inherited, and she chose a technological model to protect her family from future uncertainty.
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Source: myjoyonline.com