1. Jerry Rawlings (1947)

Fighter Pilot And Former Politic

Ghanaian leader who served as the first President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana from 1993 to 2001. He first came to power as the Head of State in 1981...

2. Stephen Appiah (1980)

Ghanaian Footballer

Midfielder who played for nine senior teams from 1995 to 2012, debuting for Hearts of Oak, and finishing with Vojvodina.

3. Yvonne Nelson (1985)

Ghanaian Actor

Actress and model from Ghana who became known for her roles in the 2007 film Princess Tyra and the 2008 film Playboy.

4. Marcel Desailly (1968)

Footballer

Ghanian midfielder and defender who played with the top European football clubs and won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France.

5. Mohammed Rabiu (1989)

Ghanaian Footballer

Famous for his work with Russia's Kuban Krasnodar Football Club, this Ghanaian professional soccer defensive midfielder also played for his native country's national team.

6. Ezekiel Ansah (1989)

American Football Linebacker

Ghanaian-born defensive end with exceptional raw talent. He debuted in the NFL in 2013 for the Detroit Lions despite never having played football until 2010.

7. Michael Essien (1982)

Footballer

Talented midfielder who played for Chelsea from 2005 to 2014 then joined AC Milan; became part of Ghana's national team in 2002.

8. Asamoah Gyan (1985)

Footballer

Striker who joined Al Alin in 2012 after spending two years with Sunderland; became a member of the Ghanian national team in 2003. He was traded to Shanghai SIPG in...

9. Daniel Opare (1990)

Footballer

Right back who joined Porto in 2014 after making 88 appearances for Standard Liege from 2010 to 2014. He became a member of Ghana's national team in 2007.

10. Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey (1991)

Reggae Singer

Reggae singer known as Kaakie and Dancehall Queen who made her first record with Xtra Large Music. She won New Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards in 2013.

11. Ohemaa Mercy (1977)

Gospel Singer

Ghanaian gospel singer who is known for albums such as Edin Jesus and Wobeye Kese. She has put out singles like "We Praise Your Name" and "Obeye Ama Wo". 

12. Nana Akufo-Addo (1944)

Politician And Lawyer Foreign Mi

After serving the Abuakwa and Akim Abuakwa South constituencies in the Ghanaian Parliament, this New Patriotic Party politician became Attorney General of Ghana and, later, Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs....

13. Joshua Buatsi (1993)

Boxer

Ghanaian-born boxer who took home the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division during the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. He was professionally represented by the management company Matchroom.

14. John Boye (1987)

Ghanaian Footballer

Defender and midfielder who became a member of the Ghanian national team in 2008.

15. Juliet Ibrahim (1986)

Ghanaian Actor

Ghanaian actress who won the 2010 Ghana Movie award for best actress in a leading role for her work on the film 4 Play. In July 2014, she was named...

16. Alexander Tettey (1986)

Footballer

Defensive midfielder who played for Rosenborg from 2003-2009 and made his international debut for Norway in 2007.

17. Tinchy Stryder (1986)

Musician Actor Businessman Inves

British rapper and businessman who co-founded the independent record label Takeover Roc Nation.

18. Richard Kingson (1978)

Ghanaian Footballer

Goalkeeper who has represented Ghana at tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. From 1996 through 2005, he played for the Turkish club Galatasaray in Super...

19. Ameyaw Debrah (1981)

Blogger

Celebrity blogger and freelance journalist who is recognized for having founded the entertainment website AmeyawDebrah.com. In 2013, he won the Best Blogger award at the City People Entertainment Awards.

20. Peter Mensah (1959)

Canadian Actor

He played the role of Oenomaus on the Starz action series, Spartacus, alongside Liam McIntyre. As an action star, he gained additional fame for his roles in Tears of the...

21. Martha Ankomah (1985)

Movie Actress

Ghanaian award-winning actress known for her roles in the films Heart of Men and Somewhere in Africa. She is also known for having starred in the Million Dollar Baby franchise...

22. Dominic Oduro (1985)

Soccer Player

Ghanaian forward who began his MLS career with FC Dallas in 2006. He joined the Columbus Crew in 2013 after spending a season with the Chicago Fire and two seasons...

23. Afriyie Acquah (1992)

Association Football Player

Midfielder who joined Parama in 2013 after beginning his professional career with Palermo. He became a member of Ghana's national team in 2012.

24. MzVee (1992)

R&b Singer

Ghanian afropop singer who made her debut in 2014 with the single "Borkor Borkor." The award-winning singer released her debut album Re-Vee-Lation and followed up with the critically acclaimed sequel...

25. Fred Benson (1984)

Dutch-ghanaian Footballer

Striker who made his professional debut for Vitesse in 2004, playing with the club until 2007 when he signed with RKC Waalwijk.

26. David Accam (1990)

Ghanaian Professional Footballer

Attacker who joined Helsingborg in 2012 after scoring 9 goals in 14 appearances for Ostersund.

27. Jonathan Mensah (1990)

Ghanaian Footballer

Defender who joined Evian in 2011 and became a member of the Ghanian national team in 2009.

28. Kalif Alhassan (1990)

Ghanaian Footballer

Ghanaian winger who broke into the MLS with the Portland Timbers in 2011.

29. Kwadwo Asamoah (1988)

Ghanaian Footballer

Midfielder and defender who won a Serie A championship with Juventus in 2012-2013 and Supercoppa Italiana in 2012.

30. Victoria Michaels (1988)

Model

Model who is known for posting a variety of pictures as a brand ambassador for Melcom. She is also known for posting a variety of her runway work for high...

31. Eric Adjetey Anang (1985)

Ghanaian Sculptor

Ghanaian sculptor and fantasy coffin carpenter who ran the Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop.

32. Van Vicker (1977)

Ghanaian Actor

Highly regarded Ghanaian film and television performer whose work garnered two African Movie Academy Award nominations in 2008. In 2013, he played Tony in One Night in Vegas.

33. Sam Okyere (1991)

Tv Actor

Ghanaian actor and television personalty who is best known for appearing as a political commentator and guest on a variety of television networks especially on MBC and JTBC. He is...

34. Nikki Samonas (1985)

Movie Actress

Actress who is known for appearing in a range of different films and television series. She is known for having played the character Nelly in the 2018 television series 40...

35. Abedi Pele (1964)

Ghanaian Footballer

Former midfielder who served as captain of the Ghanian national team and starred in France's Ligue 1.

36. Hugh Quarshie (1954)

British Actor

Internationally-acclaimed actor who was best known for his roles as Sunda in Highlander and Captain Panaka in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He began playing Ric Griffin on the long-running...

37. Timi Dakolo (1981)

Nigerian Singer

Singer and winner of the first season of Idols West Africa. He released a popular 2011 single entitled "There's a Cry."

38. Komla Dumor (1972)

Ghanaian Journalist

BBC World News anchor best known for hosting Focus on Africa. Earlier in his career, he hosted such radio and television programs as Network Africa, The World Today, and Africa...

39. Aboul Rahim Sebah (1991)

Ghanaian Footballer

Aboul Rahim Sebah is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Edirnespor in the Turkish Regional Amateur League.

40. Emmanuel Okine (1991)

Footballer

Emmanuel Ayaah Okine simply known as Emmanuel Okine is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays as a centre defender for FC Rosengård in the Division 2 Södra Götaland. Emmanuel is...

41. Yaw Preko (1974)

Ghanian Footballer

Yaw Preko is a former football striker from Ghana.

42. Charles Adamu (1977)

Boxer

Charles Adamu is a Ghanain professional boxer fighting in the super middleweight division. As an amateur he represented Ghana in the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games winning a bronze medal...

43. Reuben Ayarna (1985)

Ghanaian Footballer

Reuben Ayarna is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for BK Häcken as a midfielder.

44. Bright Allotey (1991)

Ghanaian Footballer

Bright Allotey is a Ghanaian international footballer who plays as a defender for Great Olympics.

45. Boadu Maxwell Acosty (1991)

Footballer

Boadu Maxwell Acosty is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Italian Serie B club Carpi on loan from Fiorentina as a winger. and a Ghanaian passport.

46. Gideon Boateng (1991)

Ghanaian Footballer

Gideon Acheampong Boateng is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays in Belgium for CS Visé as a striker. He holds both a Ghanaian passport and a Belgian passport.

47. Michael Helegbe (1985)

Ghanaian Footballer

Michael Kafui Helegbe is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays for Medeama in the Ghana Premier League.

48. John Arwuah (1985)

Ghanaian Footballer

John Junior Arwuah is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Bloemfontein Celtic F. C. in the South African Premier Soccer League.

49. Charles Akonnor (1974)

Ghanaian Footballer

Charles Kwablan Akonnor is a former Ghanaian international footballer. He has played as a versatile midfielder mostly in Germany. Currently he works as the coach.

50. Yaw Asante (1991)

Ghanaian Footballer

Yaw Asante is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Italian Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Grosseto as a midfielder.