Hakeem Jason Adamu: The Journey from self-taught filmmaker to multi-sector entrepreneur

Hakeem Jason Adamu, professionally known as King Culture, is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, filmmaker and creative industry professional whose career has evolved from self-taught video production into ventures spanning media, furniture, real estate and hospitality.

Born and raised in Nsawam, Adamu’s earliest professional experience came between 2005 and 2006, when he operated his family’s corn mill. His interest in business developed around the same period, eventually shaping a career that would take him beyond his early beginnings.

Adamu attended Christian IPS Senior High School, Akyem Kukurantumi, where he studied General Arts. He subsequently attended St. Paul’s Technical Institute, where he studied Information and Communication Technology. Although he initially aspired to become a pilot, his career ultimately took him into the creative and business sectors.

His entry into filmmaking was largely self-directed. After watching a dance video and becoming fascinated by its editing, Adamu taught himself video editing and production. In 2006, he established CMP Network Ghana, initially to produce school dance and rap videos. The company later expanpainded into video production, filmmaking, editing, creative direction and other audiovisual services.

Through CMP Network Ghana and its associated ventures, including CMP Films and CMP Photography, Adamu has worked with several Ghanaian creatives, including Ben Brako, Obour, Kuami Eugene, Eno Barony, Pope Skinny and Wutah Kobby. He also worked with celebrated music-video director Prince Dolvo, gaining further experience within Ghana’s creative industry.

Among his notable production credits is the 2019 MUSIGA Presidential Grand Ball, where he was responsible for the overall production of the event. He also produced Obour 8 Years On, a documentary on Obour’s eight-year tenure as President of the Musicians Union of Ghana, which he wrote, directed and shot.

His production work has extended beyond entertainment. In 2024, Adamu headed production for the launch of the Otumfuo Commemorative Stamps for Ghana Post, held in Kumasi. His work has also included road-safety and anti-drug-abuse awareness productions and collaborations with institutions including the Food and Drugs Board, MUSIGA and Ghana Post.

Beyond media, Adamu expanded into furniture with Furniture Fie, established in 2017 and formally registered in 2020. The company imports original American furniture from the United States for individual and corporate customers in Ghana.

He later entered real estate and hospitality, launching CMP Apartments in 2022. The short-stay accommodation business operates in East Legon and Kasoa, with plans for further expansion.

In 2026, Adamu was nominated by the board for the Forty Under 40 Awards in the Architecture and Interior category.

From operating a family corn mill to becoming a self-taught filmmaker and building ventures across multiple sectors, Hakeem Jason Adamu’s career reflects a progression shaped by creativity, entrepreneurship and diversification.