Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng FGA is a Ghanaian physician and cardiothoracic surgeon who established the National Cardiothoracic Center in Accra, Ghana. He is also the president of the Ghana Heart Foundation and …

Diébédo Francis Kéré is a Burkinabé-German architect, recognized for creating innovative works that are often sustainable and collaborative in nature. In 2022, he became the first native African to receive …

Sir David Frank Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British architect who has designed many notable buildings around the world, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. …

Kwadwo Safo Kantanka was a Ghanaian businessman, and pastor. He founded Kantanka Automobile, a Ghana-based automotive company, and the Kristo Asafo Mission, a religious and industrial organization.

Aliko Mohammad Dangote GCON is a Nigerian businessman known for his key roles in Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery. In 2011, he was appointed as member of the economic management …

Ernest Ofori Sarpong is a Ghanaian businessman and founder of Special Group of Companies, a Ghanaian indigenously-owned water company. He owns other businesses in Ghana, including Special Investments Ltd. and …

Dr. Kwaku Oteng is a renowned Ghanaian business mogul, industrialist, and philanthropist, known as the President and Founder of the Angel Group of Companies. He built a diverse conglomerate from …

Mr. Osei Kwame Despite is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and a philanthropist with a foundation in music creation and knowledge of the broadcasting sector. Osei Kwame is the CEO of the …

Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi, known professionally as Ras Nene, Dr. Likee, or Akabenezer, is a Ghanaian actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in Kumawood films and for producing …

Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR, known professionally as Kanayo O. Kanayo, is a Nigerian actor and lawyer. In 2006, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a …

Chief Pete Edochie MON is a Nigerian actor. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his portrayal of Okonkwo in a Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe's novel …

Jackie Appiah a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress who has become one of the celebrated figures in the African movie industry. She is known for her career as a movie director, producer, …

A veteran actress from the 80s till now.

Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, playwright, and poet. He has written three novels, ten collections of short stories, seven poetry collections, twenty-five plays and five memoirs. He …

Achebe was born in Nigeria on November 16, 1930. He recently died at the age of 82 on March 21, 2013. He taught at different universities in America and is …

Felicity Ama Agyemang, known professionally as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV show hostess, and music composer. She rose to prominence for her role in a television series …

Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo is a Beninese musician, actress, and activist. Kidjo has won five Grammy Awards and a Polar Music Prize. She has collaborated with …

Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì was a Nigerian musician and political activist. He is regarded as the principal innovator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with American …

Youssou N'Dour, also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour, is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and politician. N'Dour helped develop a style of popular Senegambian music known as mbalax, a …

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose …

David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He made his music …

Musician

Martin King Arthur, popularly known as Kofi Kinaata, is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter from Takoradi. Known for his Fante rap and freestyle, he is often referred to by the …

Michael Owusu Addo, known professionally as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the …

Mohammed Ismail Sherif, professionally known as Black Sherif and formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," …

Paul Amankwah, known professionally as Kweku Smoke is a Ghanaian rapper and songwriter. Kweku Smoke. Performing in 2024. Background information.

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. Shatta Wale started with stage name "Bandana” after senior high school …

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is of Engenni Ijaw descent from Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State. …

Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group.

Kwame Kofi Nkrumah, baptised Francis, was a Ghanaian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary. He served as Prime Minister of the Gold Coast from 1952 until 1957, when it gained independence …

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi was a Libyan military officer, revolutionary, politician, and political theorist who ruled Libya from 1969 until his overthrow by Libyan rebel forces in 2011 during …

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head …

Patrice Émery Lumumba was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the First Congolese Republic from June until September 1960, following the May …

Dr. Frank Amoakohene is the current Ashanti Regional Minister, having assumed office in 2025 following his nomination by President Mahama. He is known as a young leader and medical professional, …

John Matthew Kofi Setor Dumelo is a Ghanaian by citizenship, an actor, and a politician. He is the Member of Parliament representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency as part of …

Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, popularly known as Wode Maya, is a Ghanaian YouTube personality, vlogger, digital media influencer, and aeronautical engineer. His name Wode Maya translates as "Oh my God" …

Azumah Nelson is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 2008. He was a two-weight world champion, having held the World Boxing Council featherweight title from 1984 …

James Kwesi Appiah, also known as Akwasi Appiah, is a Ghanaian football coach and former player who played as a left back who is the head coach of Sudan national …

Sam Arday was a Ghanaian football coach who has managed the Ghana national side on two occasions – from 1996 to 1997, and again in 2004. He retired from the …

André Morgan Rami Ayew, also known as Dede Ayew in Ghana, is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda and was …

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team. …

Jordan Pierre Ayew is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for EFL Championship club Leicester City. Born in France, he plays for the Ghana national …

Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Ghana national team. A product of the …