KGN Asanko Gold, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Period     January  2013                               File No:   001-33580

Keegan Resources Inc.

(Name of Registrant)

Suite 700 – 1199 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3T5

(Address of principal executive offices)

1.

News Release dated January 17, 2013

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.           

FORM 20-F    ___        FORM 40-F   _ X _

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.     

Yes _____

No     X