He’s the best person ever – Kwame Lighter hails Sam George
Kwame Lighter shot to national fame in a viral video that showed him meticulously repairing an iPhone motherboard – a routine task for him at his Kumasi-based workshop – and unexpectedly thrust him into the limelight
The Kumasi-based iPhone technician and viral sensation Kwame Lighter has revealed his admiration for the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, describing him as “the best person ever” after they met and discussed a partnership offer aimed at expanding training in tech skills for young Ghanaians.
The offer of partnership came at a high-level meeting between the Ningo-Prampram MP and Kwame Lighter (real name: Malfred Kwame Kudu) on Wednesday (9 April).
The announcement was made public on the minister’s Instagram page, where he said that the collaboration would support the broader agenda of the John Mahama-led government to scale up digital skills among Ghana’s youth.
Appearing on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (11 April), Kwame Lighter confirmed the focus of the meeting and praised Sam George.
“He’s the best person ever. People around me know how much I like that man, even before I met him. He’s very honest – he will let you know your wrongs and focus on what matters.”
Though details of the agreement reached remain under wraps for now, Kwame Lighter hinted that the plan is to harness his expertise in electronics repair and make it accessible to young people across the country.
“From your early discussions with the minister, how do you think you’re going to play it?” he was asked.
“I think that is something maybe I cannot disclose to you … Everything will be confidential until they actually come to the public to give out our response,” he replied.
Rise of Kwame Lighter
Kwame Lighter shot to national fame through a viral video of him meticulously repairing an iPhone motherboard – a routine task for him at his Kumasi-based workshop, yet which unexpectedly thrust him into the limelight.
“It was just a normal day at the workshop,” he said. “We do this every day. Even the people around me were surprised at how much attention that video got.”
Lighter’s success hasn’t come overnight. A product of vocational training in electrical studies, he began his journey in phone repair by working at various workshops before setting up his own operation three years ago.
He is now regarded as one of the top technicians in the field, with students and apprentices working for him as far away as Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Circle market, bringing in complex devices for him to fix.
“Accra is very busy,” he explained. “Everyone wants an instant fix. But most of the devices are rejected phones from other shops. You need to take your time to fix them properly.”
Top tools, top service
What sets Lighter apart, he says, is his commitment to using the highest-quality tools to ensure precision and a high success rate.
“When it comes to microscopes, soldering stations – I always make sure what I have is the best. That’s what helps me be unique, stand out from other technicians.”
He also emphasises presentation and branding as essential aspects of modern entrepreneurship.
“You have to put yourself on another level. You can’t just be available all the time. You need to raise your value.”
Next generation
Lighter believes the education system in Ghana should introduce technical training at a much earlier stage – ideally by the age of five.
“Kids should be exposed to electronics early. Ghana doesn’t put much effort into ICT in schools, but it’s the most important thing today. It builds [children’s] skills and makes them better.”
While he advocates early exposure, he still sees the value in formal education.
“You need to complete at least senior high school. You need to be able to read, write and understand maths. There is a path you need to go through to succeed.”
As the country prepares to scale up tech and digital infrastructure under the Mahama government’s “One Million Coders” initiative, the inclusion of skilled practitioners such as Kwame Lighter represents a blend of street-smart expertise and structured policy.
Whether through online tutorials, apprenticeships or formal partnerships, Kwame Lighter’s next chapter may play a vital role in shaping the pipeline of Ghana’s tech talent.
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