The making of Kantanka Akofena I

[@mauricemaingot5633]

Everything done by hand thats the most amazing part

[@zoltanlukas]

a prototype from wood???😃😃😃😃😃 Never showed the lawnmower which moves it and the interior...

[@anticipayo]

Not if it looks like crap. Any car shop can make this car

[@sadikmeah4057]

As it was done centuries ago. Lol!

[@hamdaniadhirahmanto3535]

Just like the handmade car of Rolls royce

[@sadikmeah4057]

@@hamdaniadhirahmanto3535 Rolls Royce don't use angle grinders and hammers! 😂😂😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@TrestanSKYWALKR]

It looked great until I saw the back.

[@rubenhernandez4394]

Yea they nailed that front, the back could needs some opinions to help them out.

[@ruelj6340]

🤣

[@MsBubbs]

With the materials, tools and equipment they had to make this design WITHOUT the modern technologies and warehouse the so called major brands have, this group of men did a magnificent job. I can imagine what wonders could be done if they had the same accommodations as other car designers and Manufacturers.

[@Treyslang962]

This is what we need to promote not politics mboa

[@kwasinimako]

A lot of you may not know but this car was remodeled after the 18 year old who made his own car from scratch🇬🇭

[@LinkoJL]

Kelvin was on Drew Brinsky's channel

[@victorikechukwunwachukwu4920]

Nice encouragement

[@kennitodevangavani891]

This car is a terrible copycat of a Lamborghini Aventador... Not even 2% closed... Ahh well, we move

[@jonblazefrom7]

Fax

[@jonblazefrom7]

@@kennitodevangavani891 its different

[@richardweathington1774]

Are the headlights taken from a 2021 Toyota Corolla

[@carlb258]

Wow, how many miles they can run until the broke apart, 1 maybe 2

[@deaddevil7]

The most fascinating thing are the millions of people that still believe in this. Fascinating!

[@malidevGames]

in what ?

[@justinl5914]

Gives a new meaning to "It's not much but it's honest work". Everybody else needs AutoCad, R&D, robots, funding, government subsidies to do this. No excuses when you have passion.

[@D.D.D.L.]

Ummm you do know that all the parts are made in China and only assembled there right 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 sow hats your excuse now

[@Mr.Universe]

@D.D.L that's literally how all cars manufacturers work. It's pretty standard to have parts sourced from other countries...even China sources parts from other countries.

[@earthnativa]

Keep up the good work and please be mindful of safety gears. Right attire and boots comes in handy and can prevent many accidents. God bless and continue to empower you. Up Ghana! Up!

[@KammaDyn]

Great video ... I love this sports car... Ghana to the World

[@musarurwakaruma9302]

To all those who are passing on negative comments,how dıd the first cars look like? Advance Africa advance.

[@kennitodevangavani891]

The first cars looked like the technology of their time... This car isn't up to the standards of the technology of our time... It's not even up to the technology of over 30 years ago... It is understandable because our Engineering Education System is not so great...

[@kennitodevangavani891]

It is like producing a Pentium 1 cpu based laptop in a market where competitions are producing 8 core CPU based laptops... No one needs the Pentium 1 even though it is locally made because it will be bad for business as it has bad performance, low speed, not efficient enough, etc

[@kulio212]

@@kennitodevangavani891 at least they are trying with the limited resources Available (more greese to their elbow) their greedy Evil leaders can make a difference by investing some money into this idea.

[@kennitodevangavani891]

@@kulio212 👍 sure... But I personally I'm for the advancing of our STEM education system. It's the first and most important step...

[@mrjnutube]

Dude, it's been a long 130 years since the first (assumedly hand made) car was made. What was the point of this (manual) project? Well, I'll hand it to them for building some contraptions that looks futuristic; science fiction cartoon!

[@thehardway7970]

Incredible African engineering. Great job guys

[@reginaldbrown8012]

Nice. Let’s get back to using our hands instead of waiting for a hand out. Nice job guys ⚒🛠🔧🔨⛏🪚

[@hybridw1vision675]

Kantanka automobile,u guys are doin great

[@vgslife9640]

GOD bless you my brotha's may GOD continue to bless you with your future goals. AMEN.

[@db8684]

WHERE CAN I INVEST IN THIS START UP? VERY INTRIGUING!!!

[@bigmike1850]

I can tell by the fact u would invest in this that u don’t have any money to invest and probably never will.

[@db8684]

@@bigmike1850 ACTUALLY BUDDY, I MADE 33.25% LAST YEAR DURING A PANDEMIC!!! BEEN INVESTING FOR 20 PLUS YEARS, NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT I SAID ABOUT BEING INTRIGUED!!! BTW ASSHOLE, MILLIONS OF PEOPLE INVEST IN SMOKING MARIJUANA & TOBACCO EVERY YEAR? AND THEIR MONEY GOES UP IN SMOKE, RIGHT?

[@timlowe225]

@@db8684 hang on. Let me get my banks routing #.

[@stevenmike7823]

Why don't you invest on forex, at least you make alot of profits, I can link you to the person who helped me trade if you want to

[@MarvinEkojoe]

@@stevenmike7823 thief

[@neutthehuman9029]

Any videos of the motor anywhere????

[@Emilthehun]

All the haters who couldn't build a Lego car that comes with instructions can not understand the hard work that went into this. Looks are subjective, and they built what they like for them selfs. Well done!

[@shannonmuendesi9305]

That is very true

[@mariobotti1952]

Look are not subjective. This is really ridicoulos

[@Emilthehun]

@@mariobotti1952 if looks weren't subjective, then everyone would prefer the same looking car , the same shoes, the same house and so on. Show us the cars you've built so far. We would like to judge that as well.

[@mariobotti1952]

@@Emilthehun I'm not designer nor car builders but again that car sucks. Subjective 😉

[@Emilthehun]

@@mariobotti1952 but you just told me it was not subjective 😂. Make up your mind sir!

[@erikaepler8597]

The front looks daring and is okish for the car, not my cup of tea but what happend to the back? Oh my goodness it looks like it got stuck between two sliding doors. The front is a pass it's insulting from any other direction. That being said, kudos to that work. I hope they grow and don't stop trying like this.

[@AfricanThinker86]

This car is mostly for show. It's not for sale or anything. I think they do these kinds of projects as a way to train engineers and designers before they actually work on commercial products. It's also good promo for the company to get people in the country talking. It's quite genius marketing, actually.

[@memphisakan4691]

how many people does it sit it will be good for space on the roads

[@schorsch1337]

I have a fiberglass Factory. We are making big tanks with glossy finish and I would recommend to use fiberglass for the body work

[@Emmanuel_Amoah]

Fibre glass for a car? I mean I admire your drive and everything but are you serious

[@user-zc2hz3yj2k]

@@Emmanuel_Amoah what are you so suprised about? Fiber glass have been used to make car panel for ages..

[@Emmanuel_Amoah]

@@user-zc2hz3yj2k I see. It's been said that safety standards makes it rarely used these days so I didn't it still was in use.

[@TheKingkingg]

Super awesome, I'm very proud of you and your team, may YHWH bless you all, shalom Sabbath

[@Worldtraveler1984]

Wow all by hand 🤚, amazing work guys.

[@olades741]

I pray that you get correct machines and beautiful working environment

[@DevonAlexChops]

How does it look inside?

[@Msemaukwelikweli]

I wonder how safe are these vehicles and am just asking not despising just asking

[@yackir]

I bit safer than Tesla

[@kamilo1175]

@@yackir Absolutely not a chance. Less safe than a 90's Fiesta

[@williamaidoo6996]

This man is amazing.He created the car parts by himself in Ghana.

[@truthseeker2171]

They are from Knocked-Down-Body-Kit by a Chinese vendor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantanka_Automobile

[@D.D.D.L.]

​@@truthseeker2171 thank you

[@jekker1000]

why are there lights in the wheel arches?

[@MOESTYLE1]

Good job ...the bak design need a lot of work ...this is how everyone started...African car will be in the market in the future believe me ..

[@kennitodevangavani891]

I like ur optimism but don't let that get over your head... The automotive industry in any country depends on a lot of things.. Education System (Engineering), Money (Lots of Money), etc.... Africa lacks these to the highest degree so we've no chance of competing with foreign manufacturers.

[@boamahababio9025]

Where can I get one to buy??

[@koffigastonyeouye8554]

So amazing ! Keep on innovating to help advance Africa !

[@markpozsar5785]

There is zero innovating here

[@princemens9940]

Amazing Kantanka!! You can

[@bodybyglenstubbs2495]

Congratulations they intelligent and gifted craftsmanship they are on the right track

[@sammytuga9634]

What about crash test ??

[@michaelappeah3575]

Please don't go there...0 stars

[@sammytuga9634]

@@michaelappeah3575 🤣 hahahaha

[@arak1000]

The car sef eni one p3 them do... U dey talk about crash test 😂😂😂😂😂

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

In Ghana, There is no proper Engineering school with modern facilities to train Ghanaian students in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Environmental Engineering, and other Engineering Fields hence little to no well-trained Engineers. There are no Research facilities. There are no local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on even the whole continent. Kantanka is a low budget company that isn't even publically invested/traded and doesn't have a proper automotive building facility. So do you ever think that they will ever be able to produce a proper product worthy of even African recognition? 😂😂😂. This car is a knock-off version of a Lamborghini Aventador, and to be honest, they failed miserably. This car is nowhere up to a sportscar standard and performance. I hope they hide this car (Akofena) from the world as a sportscar as it will be a huge disgrace to the country. I want this company to succeed, but not in disgracing the country or the continent and portraying us as a joke to the world. It is better to shut up or to allow JHS kids to do this than a company.

[@TheDistantWave]

You guys have something with that front end. The back and sides are a bit busy in my opinion but I love the innovation and it’s cool to see stuff like this being done in Africa

[@D.D.D.L.]

Why don't you ask the Chinese vendor they buy the pre-made parts from

[@GirlSpeakUp]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾bingo.

[@TheDistantWave]

@@D.D.D.L.Chinese vendor didn’t post the video?

[@gladyzankarh7379]

Awesome work 👌🇬🇭

[@bohyebajoshua8321]

Please how much is the price

[@terryleacock5765]

Wow nice concept car, that's really cool.

[@Immobilien247]

Hope u guys ..gut allready the patent

[@ashori100]

have you guys ever tried making indy cars for racing

[@ekeemekaeric3603]

Wow I am a nigerian love thus car so much

[@regntonne]

I love creative minds.

[@maprexVlog]

How much does it cost please.? Can someone help me out ?

[@OnlyAary]

Need ship to Atlanta, GA USA

[@RichieD405]

super impressed

[@micahdavidmorningstar4176]

This car has nothing traditional about it and especially from the back. That's awesome!

[@petrolekh]

How many thousands of hand-built cars can this factory produce every month?

[@isaacfiagbe3506]

I love the akofena Crown. Kantanka should maintain that crown on his luxury cars

[@princemens9940]

I second

[@mamadouba2082]

Bonjour monsieur tres intéressant bon vent et vant

[@mogunloye]

Salute Fam@@

[@srinivassiddarth]

If I were a millionaire,I would have bought this company over. Great guys.

[@davidnjenga9440]

Me too and turn it to a scrap metal yard.

[@happyrick-c1327]

@@davidnjenga9440 lol😆😆scrap yard

[@arleigh31burke-zc2om]

You don't need to be a millionaire to buy this company, they have one angle grinder and two sandpapers that won't cost much 😅

[@anicetjoy5456]

How much is it??

[@jkwame]

I love this.

[@Shugo_Flex]

Yoooooooo. Now this is creativity!!! Proud of these young men!

[@alsorganiccosmetics3740]

THE BEST OF THE BEST. OMG!!! GREAT MAN - KANTANKA MY PAPA

[@hilaria7265]

Proud of you. well done ✅

[@youngsworld7150]

It's dope

[@donjiaye6263]

Wow that's Awesome

[@Randomuniverse-qn6cc]

You guys need a 3D printer and a lasercutter

[@rewoods177]

Looks like the company needs manufacturing managers, someone with knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and equipment. I hope they’ll hire me when I’m done with school. I need to pay my dues to Ghana

[@KwabenaOfori13]

@@rewoods177 I think you'll be better of starting a company by yourself or with other like-minded people.

[@berrysark8946]

@@KwabenaOfori13 why should he do that.

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

In Ghana, There is no proper Engineering school with modern facilities to train Ghanaian students in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Environmental Engineering, and other Engineering Fields hence little to no well-trained Engineers. There are no Research facilities. There are no local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on even the whole continent. Kantanka is a low budget company that isn't even publically invested/traded and doesn't have a proper automotive building facility. So do you ever think that they will ever be able to produce a proper product worthy of even African recognition? 😂😂😂. This car is a knock-off version of a Lamborghini Aventador, and to be honest, they failed miserably. This car is nowhere up to a sportscar standard and performance. I hope they hide this car (Akofena) from the world as a sportscar as it will be a huge disgrace to the country. I want this company to succeed, but not in disgracing the country or the continent and portraying us as a joke to the world. It is better to shut up or to allow JHS kids to do this than a company.

[@ebenTF1]

@@weeyakkawonga6243 u are jx empty man. Go n look up how China started. Not 4gtn those who invented aeroplane.

[@erenestawanjiru1935]

Told Wasn't Build In A Day... Execellent Work....

[@maprexVlog]

This is how some Tesla cars open its doors .....good job to the whole team I mean those on the field

[@simplecodestudio8499]

Can I upload your videos into my channel?

[@Doomknight86]

THIS IS AMAZING,if some reach dude suddenly put a money on these guys i bet the car will turn out even more cool like i can imagine this thing with carbonfibre body and lightweight steel for the chassis

[@garvielloken4114]

Its like your favourite pet acts like you to make you happy. Good job boys. Now polish my shoes.

[@kingtiger5040]

Well,they seemed to build a vehicle from scratch and you haven't.

[@garvielloken4114]

@@kingtiger5040 They are still subhumans

[@dickensmccain3129]

Much respect from Africa, we so proud of you. Leading the way. It can be done that's the new Africa attitude

[@Emmanuel_Amoah]

No R&D, crash tests or safety certifications. I take it, this is a prototype and not meant to to be mass-produced. As much as I detest how this vehicle's front end grabs all it's design elements from a corolla and the hydraulics from the butterfly wing doors would fail after a few attempts , it's still a step, however small, and should be laudable!

[@kennitodevangavani891]

Prototypes are based on R&D, that's why they are prototypes, to test R&D.... This thing is from another universe.. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Nice comment though ✌️

[@Emmanuel_Amoah]

@@kennitodevangavani891 Boy, it's admirable you're trying to make mockery of whatever is going on here, But There are 4 distinct classes of prototypes: Feasibility, Low-fidelity, high-fidelity and live-data prototypes. The latter 3 are products of R&D whereas the first isn't, so I honestly don't know what your comment is about. That said, i nearly didn't respond to this because providing your full name online provided an easy means of finding out who you exactly are and what you do on other social platforms.

[@kennitodevangavani891]

@@Emmanuel_Amoah thus said the computer engineering graduate of Legon... Nice comment though ✌️ Fun Fact, I'm fully concerned about my online privacy and protection, good luck finding out who I really am... But for you, you provided much information about yourself in your argument with that "@Think About It" guy

[@kennitodevangavani891]

@@Emmanuel_Amoah Looking forward to meeting you someday... Do not worry, I will remind you of myself and this moment... 😃 😃 😃 😃 😃

[@kamilo1175]

@@Emmanuel_Amoah Prototype or not, they won't reach the minimum safety standards for Europe, US, and even India unless they get a BIG investment and help from foreign engineers or educational institutions.

[@jeromewhiskers9004]

Looks 100% ...power ?

[@constantinemutuku2289]

Africa is shaking the "world"......we're the future

[@kwameenoch4202]

This is great, lil by lil we will get there 🙌🏿

[@PcTipsHyve]

He will get tons of customers if he starts introducing sports cars. Nice car by the way

[@michalsoldat8548]

😅

[@michalsoldat8548]

Sorry but I had to

[@ebenezerappiah7576]

Like simple machines like lawn mowers,farm machines,barbering tools,mechanic tools,kitchen machines,chain saws,road construction machines,industrial machines etc!!! Simple machines that are affordable to develop Africa.My opinion

[@sabaliovercome]

Amazing.

[@wallstreet497]

Guys you need to design something that looks like the vaydor as proto that can help you to promote the kantanka brand We love you from Congo.

[@ikevlogs1600]

My favorite part is the emblem. Beautiful

[@leolux09]

I’m immensely proud of the craftsmanship, but the design needs some urgent evolvement. It isn’t appealing to look at, but when you consider the amount of work put into it, it sort of redeems it a bit. A very little bit. We’re definitely getting somewhere, though. 👌🏾👍🏾💪🏾🤝🏾✊🏾

[@PeterOgbodu]

We have a lot of car geeks and fans in Ghana i wish they would invite them to review their cars to give professional critique on the cars, i know one who even has a racing certification. Look him up ato buckman the red line freak

[@KwabenaOfori13]

Isn't this almost the exact same design that kelvin the 18 year old made?

[@paulfynn9328]

Yes

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

In Ghana, There is no proper Engineering school with modern facilities to train Ghanaian students in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Environmental Engineering, and other Engineering Fields hence little to no well-trained Engineers. There are no Research facilities. There are no local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on even the whole continent. Kantanka is a low budget company that isn't even publically invested/traded and doesn't have a proper automotive building facility. So do you ever think that they will ever be able to produce a proper product worthy of even African recognition? 😂😂😂. This car is a knock-off version of a Lamborghini Aventador, and to be honest, they failed miserably. This car is nowhere up to a sportscar standard and performance. I hope they hide this car (Akofena) from the world as a sportscar as it will be a huge disgrace to the country. I want this company to succeed, but not in disgracing the country or the continent and portraying us as a joke to the world. It is better to shut up or to allow JHS kids to do this than a company.

[@thedice2491]

Super!!🤩🤩

[@solomonk2161]

I am a fun of locally produced cars but can you please supply hand glove to at least those working on metal plates please.... Go Kantanka

[@blackavengeroftheafricanma4467]

A journey of 1000 miles begin with a step. Ford didn't start with this but something less of this. For Kantanka to start with this, we don't know what machines he would be unveiling in the future

[@kennitodevangavani891]

Please Ford started with the best tech they had in the world at that time... They were among the best when they started.. They knew what they were doing.... For Kantanka, no... And it's understandable because Ghana is a third world country with poor education system and no proper facilities... Money too is an issue...

[@emikinc]

@@kennitodevangavani891 We have heard you. Mr. Professional Fault Finder.

[@kennitodevangavani891]

@@emikinc ɛbɛfa... But what I said is the reality. No company can compete in a competitive market when they produce "crap" and sub-standard products.

[@jerzykrzykawski583]

Amazing CAR! KATANKA super factory!!! wow!

[@samuelawuah6424]

Kantanka your the best of Africa God bless you

[@alwaysiyi272]

Wow, I think it looks cool but why did they use headlights from the 2020 Toyota Corolla lol

[@listenup2882]

Top speed?

[@Ami55ah]

want to see it run

[@jajajaja2624]

How do I get in touch with you

[@trapmuzik6708]

Looks better than a lot of cars in the US

[@brothergunns5055]

It actually looks pretty nice.

[@fphedman]

You should invite Schmee 150, Mr JWW, carfection etc to come drive your cars 👍

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

That would be a disgrace... These people have been driving proper supercars made by proper engineers in a proper facility, do you think Kantanka will be able to make such performance cars in Ghana whiles our System is too broke, there isn't even a proper engineering school in Ghana to train Ghanaian students in automotive engineering, electrical engineering, etc... I tell you, if they keep on claiming that this product (Akofena) is a sportscar, I hope it doesn't get to the world as it will be a huge disgrace and Ghana will be a laughing stock to the world, you will know if you watch a lot of car reviews from foreign companies. I can see that they tried to build a car that looks like a Lamborghini aventador, but failed miserably That is why you can never compare this company's products to foreign's own, they won't even meet quarter of the world standards.

[@ameyaw1732]

@@weeyakkawonga6243 You are a very big fooooooool...... Learn how to respect and appreciate your own. What have you done on your own to make your country and family proud apart from the chicken change salary you are tipped..... May be not sure you are even working...fool

[@blademanx]

those guys are just posers

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

@@ameyaw1732 I respect and appreciate Kantanka even more than you, but unlike you, I am not stupid/negligent not to know where the industry and business are headed toward, I'm in the tech industry (a data scientist and a full-stack engineer) and I make more in a day than what you make in a year. I work with data from different sources of the economic sector including the automotive industry and I know companies that are not able to keep up with the competition and demand of consumers operate at a loss and die out or gets acquired by a larger corporation. Kantanka has a similar fate if it does not meet the demands of the system and consumers. We all want the company to survive but no one can escape from this truth. Do not sit/stand wherever you are and say God dey, you believe in Jesus' name they will succeed when they do not try to improve.

[@karlkelly9005]

Thats pretty dope cars

[@kamilo1175]

According to this comment section, feelings are more important than facts and logic

[@thierrydorvilur4553]

Despacito Ultra yea because this is a peace of shit of car logistically/ I admired the hard work and the vision

[@patrickafriyie1512]

Good work get it up✌️buh plxx safety gadgets should be used 🙏being it safety boots , helmet and other stuffs much love ❤️

[@ikeeltonansah6937]

So why use a corolla’s light

[@greymatters2965]

Its the beginning and its beautiful

[@friendlyperson8338]

To all the negative comments; the world awaits your hand-built cars. Please honor us with your brilliance and make it right away!

[@kennitodevangavani891]

Consumers have the moral right to criticize a product wai... They are part of the the cycle

[@friendlyperson8338]

@@kennitodevangavani891 Never said they didn't; just asked them to produce something. Most of these people criticizing will never buy it -- they are not consumers, just critics. But thanks for your comment! 😁

[@kennitodevangavani891]

@@friendlyperson8338 😂 😂, you are right... Most won't buy, but that will really depend on the company about changing the people's perception about their product... Consumers like comparing products of the same category... It will be up to the company to level up with the others in the competition. Also, it's still not right to tell people to make some when they criticize a manufacturer's product, that's a typical Ghanaian mentality... And it's wrong...

[@kennitodevangavani891]

So since you agree that consumers have the right to criticize manufacturer's products... Never ask them to build their own... A company exists because of consumers...

[@DjSegwon]

Fire, I want one!

[@HOQM8185]

Please go back to building autonomous car they were great

[@membersnetwork4672]

Very nice car but frankly speaking it looks like a death trap. The traditional welding is too much. If this car is moving over 80Kmp/h and it crashes into anything it won't leave an ant behind. I think the company should rather invest and get more robotic assembly machines. moreover, The place you assemble the car looks like a roadside mechanic shop.

[@maharajtempleghanaofficial]

Gradually process we shall be there

[@toobalkain]

this is hand made in Ghana the way a Patek Philippe is hand finished, it's the pinnacle of artisan automaking.

[@Holocaust1]

That's what he we have , we are content

[@azarov3908]

Its fake. lmao, they just import actual Chinese cars, the "factory" is just a scame

[@weeyakkawonga6243]

In Ghana, There is no proper Engineering school with modern facilities to train Ghanaian students in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Environmental Engineering, and other Engineering Fields hence little to no well-trained Engineers. There are no Research facilities. There are no local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on even the whole continent. Kantanka is a low budget company that isn't even publically invested/traded and doesn't have a proper automotive building facility. So do you ever think that they will ever be able to produce a proper product worthy of even African recognition? 😂😂😂. This car is a knock-off version of a Lamborghini Aventador, and to be honest, they failed miserably. This car is nowhere up to a sportscar standard and performance. I hope they hide this car (Akofena) from the world as a sportscar as it will be a huge disgrace to the country. I want this company to succeed, but not in disgracing the country or the continent and portraying us as a joke to the world. It is better to shut up or to allow JHS kids to do this than a company.

[@joanjjcc6537]

That car has an corolla 2020 headlights

[@leeeeeeeeeee012]

Nice Car(t) !

[@hunterthelord]

DOES IT HAVE A MOTOR?