K. O. Asamani Pobbi

Background

Pobbi, K. O. Asamani was born on January 1, 1932 in Mamfe, Akuapem, Ghana. Came to the United States, 1955.

Education

Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1975.

Career

Program officer United Nations Organization, New York City, 1961-1963. Lecturer State University of New York, New Paltz, 1963-1967. 2d secretary Ghana Foreign Service United Nations Organization, 1967-1979.

Professor Fisk University, Nashville, 1979-1984. Professor, director Afro-American Studies Program University Michigan, Flint, since 1984. Advisor international students University Würzburg.

Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 1980-1982.

Achievements

• K. O. Asamani Pobbi has been listed as a noteworthy Professor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Ghana Communities Association, New York City, 1960-1961. Chairman, Kingston, Jamaica, 1981-1982. Member American Political Science Association, American Academy Political and Social Sciences, African Studies Association, Royal African Society.

Interests

• Avocations: numismatology, tennis, soccer.

Connections

Parents: John Pobbi and Beatrice (Anima) Asare.