2. 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...

3. 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.

4. Patrick Agyemang (1980)

Footballer

Soccer player famous as a striker for teams like Preston North End and the Queens Park Rangers. He became a member of the Ghanaian national team in 2003.

5. Eddie Watson (1980)

Movie Actor

Liberian actor who has appeared in films such as Single Six and Purple Rose. He wrote and directed a documentary in 2014 called Ebola. 

6. Majid Michel (1980)

Movie Actor

Known by his nickname, Shaker, he won the 2012 African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. His films include Gangster, Reason to Kill, and Blood of...

7. André Ayew (1989)

Footballer

Ghanaian striker who began his professional career in 2007 with Marseille and was sent on loan to Lorient in 2008 and Arles Avignon in 2009. He became a member of...

8. Salma Mumin (1989)

Film Producer

Film producer and actress who back the film No Man's Land in 2016 with her production company Salmum.

9. Nancy Yamoah Gyimaa (1996)

TikTok Star

Nancy Yamoah Gyimaa is a famous TikTok Star, who was born on January 12, 1996 in Ghana. Lip sync, dance, and comedy content creator who is recognized for sharing videos...

10. 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.

12. 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.

13. Pappy Kojo (1989)

Rapper

Hip-hop artist and rapper best recognized for his hit single "Realer No" released in 2014. He was thereafter nominated for three Ghana Music Awards and took away the award for...

14. 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.

15. Mahamudu Bawumia (1963)

Ghanian Politician

Ghanaian banker and former professor of economics known for being the New Patriotic Party's vice presidential candidate in 2008 and 2012. He ran with Nana Akufo-Addo, both times unsuccessfully.

16. 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.

17. 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...

18. 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.

19. Hilla Limann (1934)

President Of Ghana

From 1979 until 1981, this People's National Party leader served as President of Ghana. He was the sole president of his country's Third Republic.

20. 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.

21. Obed Bartling (2005)

YouTube Star

Personality on the YouTube channel SixBlindKids who is one of the title members. He was adopted by a family living in Oakton, Virginia who helped with his blindness and around-the-clock...

22. Bozoma Saint John (1977)

Business Executive

Business executive who is recognized for having acted as the chief brand officer for Uber. She also worked as a marketing executive for Apple Music until 2017.

23. John Kufuor (1938)

President Of Ghana

Ghanaian politician who served as President of Ghana's Fourth Republic from 2001 to 2009. Prior to holding that post, he was Chairperson of the African Union from 2007 to 2008....

24. Kofi Annan (1938)

United Nations Secretary-general

Ghanaian politician who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. He founded the Global AIDS and Health Fund and co-received the Nobel Peace Prize...

25. 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". 

26. Ama Ata Aidoo (1940)

Playwright

Ama Ata Aidoo is a famous Playwright, who was born on March 23, 1940 in Ghana. A twentieth-century Ghanaian author, she is known for her place in history as the...

27. Akua Dansua (1958)

Minister For Youth And Sports An

Journalist and political official who first became a member of the Ghana Parliament in January 2000.

28. 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....

29. John Atta Mills (1944)

Politician

John Atta Mills is a famous Politician, who was born on July 21, 1944 in Ghana. Ghanaian politician who served as the President of Ghana from 2009 until his death....

30. DJ Premier (1966)

American Dj And Record Producer

DJ and record producer best known as one half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr. They are known for albums like 1994's Hard to Earn. He was born Christopher...

31. Thomas Partey (1993)

Ghanaian Footballer

Midfielder known as Thomas who joined Atletico Madrid in 2013. After spending a couple years on loan, he appeared in his first game with Atletico in 2015. He began playing...

32. Cynthia Tima Yeboah (1987)

TV Show Host

Cynthia Tima Yeboah is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on September 17, 1987 in Ghana. Ghanaian actress and television personality who became known for presenting the Kumkum...

33. Sally Akua Akua Amoakowaa Mensah (1987)

TV Show Host

Sally Akua Akua Amoakowaa Mensah is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on October 13, 1987 in Ghana. Beauty queen, entrepreneur and TV presenter who is the general...

34. Albert Adomah (1987)

Footballer

Winger who joined Middlesbrough in 2013 after spending three years with Bristol City. He became a member of Ghana's national team in 2011.

35. Bibi Bright (1986)

Movie Actress

Actress who entered the African entertainment industry with a role on the TV3 series Missed Call. She has since starred in such films as Lost in His Glory, Leave My Wife...

36. Efya (1987)

Ghanaian Singer

Neo soul singer and songwriter who won the Ghana Music Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in 4 straight years beginning in 2011. Her debut mixtape was titled T.I.N.T., and...

37. John Boye (1987)

Ghanaian Footballer

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

38. E.L. (1986)

Rapper

E.L. is a famous Rapper, who was born on June 28, 1986 in Ghana. Rapper and producer who became a star in the world of Azonto music with hit singles...

39. Patrick Nyarko (1986)

Ghanaian Footballer

Ghanian forward who began his MLS career with the Chicago Fire in 2008.

40. 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...

41. Alexander Tettey (1986)

Footballer

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

42. Bisa Kdei (1986)

World Music Singer

Singer and songwriter known for winning the 2014 Songwriter of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards.

43. Anita Erskine (1978)

TV Show Host

TV show host who has hosted The One Show on Viasat 1 and +233 Discovery. She was named Radio Female Presenter of the Year on Radio and TV Personality in 2017.

44. Eben A'shong (1994)

YouTube Star

Eben A'shong is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on November 3, 1994 in Ghana. More commonly known as Kiki Montana, he is a YouTube star from the Kiki...

45. Nadia Buari (1982)

Actress

Ghanaian actress who has starred in many films including Beyonce: The President's Daughter and was nominated twice for an African Movie Academy Award in the Best Actress in a Leading...

46. Chris Attoh (1979)

Actor

Ghanaian soap opera actor, television personality, and producer. He is best known for playing Kwame Mensah in the Nigerian soap opera Tinsel, a co-production between M-Net and Africa Magic which...

47. Ebony Reigns (1997)

Reggae Singer

Afro-Pop/Dancehall singer known for hit singles "Kupe" and "Poison." She has more than 260,000 followers on her ebony_reigns Instagram account. 

48. Emmanuel Andrews Samini (1981)

Reggae Singer

Emmanuel Andrews Samini is a famous Reggae Singer, who was born on December 22, 1981 in Ghana. Reggae singer widely known as Samini, who rose to fame with his first...

49. 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.

50. Kuami Eugene (1997)

Pop Singer

Singer and producer who won legions of new fans as a contestant on season five of the Ghanaian music competition MTN Hitmaker. Since appearing on the show, he has released...