[2] He hailed from Nkawie in the Atwima Mponua District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
He had his basic education at the English Church Mission School in Nkawie.
In 1940, he furthered his education at the Akim Abuakwa State College in Kibi in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
[1] In January 1954, Appiah-Danquah was appointed the Secretary-General of the United Ghana Farmers' Council Co-operatives till 1966.
[2] In May 1969, Appiah-Danquah was among 21 former CPP members accused of unlawfully amassing wealth of NC96,647.20 and his houses seized by the Government of Ghana.