100 Notable alumni of
University of Ghana
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The University of Ghana is 560th in the world, 9th in Africa, and 1st in Ghana by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 100 notable alumni from the University of Ghana sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Nana Akufo-Addo
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- 1964-1967 graduated with Bachelor of Science in economics
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomatlawyer
- Biography
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William Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian politician who served as the 13th president of Ghana from 2017 to 2025. He previously served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007 under the administration of then-president John Kufuor.
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John Dramani Mahama
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in study of history
- Occupations
- writerhistoriancivil servantpolitician
- Biography
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John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who has been the 14th president of Ghana since 7 January 2025. He previously served as the 12th president from 2012 to 2017 and as the fifth vice president from 2009 to 2012. Mahama took office as president for the first time on 24 July 2012, following the death of his predecessor, John Atta Mills.
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John Evans Atta Mills
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianeconomistlawyer
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John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills was a Ghanaian politician and legal scholar who served as the 11th president of Ghana from 2009 until his death in 2012. He was inaugurated on 7 January 2009, having defeated the governing party candidate Nana Akufo-Addo in the 2008 Ghanaian presidential election. He was previously the third vice president from 1997 to 2001 under President Jerry Rawlings, and he contested unsuccessfully in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections as the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He was the first Ghanaian head of state to die in office.
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Dag Heward-Mills
- Occupations
- pastorpreacherevangelist
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Dag Heward-Mills is a Ghanaian religious leader based in Accra, Ghana. He is the founder and presiding Bishop of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, formerly known as Lighthouse Chapel International and the United Organization of First Love Churches (UO-FLC). He is also the founder of the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center in the Eastern Region of Ghana. A retired medical practitioner by profession, Dag has served on the board of directors of Church Growth International and the executive committee of the Pentecostal World Fellowship.
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Black Sherif
- Occupations
- musicianrapper
- Biography
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Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, professionally known as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July 2021.
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Anas Aremeyaw Anas
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Anas Aremeyaw Anas, better known as Anas, is a Ghanaian journalist born in the late 1970s. He utilizes his anonymity as a tool in his investigative journalism work. Anas is a politically non-aligned multimedia journalist who specializes in print media and documentaries. He focuses on issues of human rights and anti-corruption in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. In December 2015 Foreign Policy magazine named Anas one of 2015's leading global thinkers. In 2016 Anas had a "Best Journalist" award named after him by the Press Foundation in Ghana.
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Yvonne Okoro
- Occupations
- entrepreneuractor
- Biography
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Chinyere Yvonne Okoro is a Ghanaian Nigerian actress. Born to a Nigerian dad and Ghanaian mother, Yvonne Okoro is of mixed lineage and calls herself an African. Yvonne Okoro is from Koforidua in the Eastern Parts of Ghana. She received Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Award in 2010 and was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress twice in a row in 2011 and 2012 for her movies Pool Party and Single Six. She has also received four Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award and in 2012 was honoured with a Distinguished Achievement Award at the Nigeria Excellence Awards.
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Alan John Kyerematen
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomatlawyer
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Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen is a Ghanaian politician, a corporate executive, and a former member of the New Patriotic Party. He was Ghana’s Minister for Trade and Industry from 2017 to 2023. He was also Ghana's Ambassador to the United States from 2001 to 2003 and later as Minister of Trade and Industry, Private Sector Development (PSD), and Presidential Special Initiatives (PSI) during the John Kufuor's administration. Kyerematen has served as a trade advisor at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he coordinated the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC).
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Efya
- Occupations
- actorsingersongwriter
- Biography
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Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, better known as Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the television show Greetings From Abroad. Efya rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Stars of the Future. Beginning in 2011, she won four consecutive Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
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Elom Adablah
- Occupations
- record producermusiciancomposerrapper
- Biography
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Elom Adablah, better known by his stage name E.L, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician, rapper, singer and producer.
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Alban Bagbin
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in English
- Occupations
- politicianbarrister
- Biography
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Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin is a Ghanaian politician who is the current Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana. He was the Minister for Health in the Ghana government from January 2012 until February 2013. He served as the Member of Parliament for Nadowli West constituency in the Upper West Region of Ghana in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th parliaments of the 4th republic of Ghana. He contested for the presidential candidate slot of the National Democratic Congress in 2019, but lost to former President John Dramani Mahama. On 7 January 2021, Bagbin was elected Speaker of 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
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Kwesi Amissah-Arthur
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur was a Ghanaian economist, academic and politician who was the sixth vice president of Ghana under President John Mahama from August 2012 until January 2017. Previously he was the 12th governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.
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Charlotte Osei
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei is the UN International Elections Commissioner, a Ghanaian lawyer and former chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana from 2015 until she was dismissed in June 2018 on grounds of financial malfeasance. Her dismissal has been challenged in the Supreme Court of Ghana in two separate writs. She became the first female to serve in the office of the Electoral Commission of Ghana since the country's independence. She was previously the chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education. In May 2019, she was appointed by the United Nations to be on a team of international advisors, to assist in managing the 2019 presidential elections in Afghanistan.
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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration in marketing
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerjournalistentrepreneur
- Biography
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Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is the member of parliament for the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency. He previously served as the Minister of Information from November 2018 and later as the Minister for Works and Housing during the NPP tenure of office.
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Haruna Iddrisu
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 1997 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianlawyerbusinessperson
- Biography
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Haruna Iddrisu is a Ghanaian lawyer, politician, football enthusiast and owner of Karela United and Steadfast Football clubs owner who is a member of the eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing Tamale South. He served as the Minority Leader for NDC in Ghana's Parliament from January 2017 and was succeeded by Ato Forson.
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Asiedu Nketia
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in business management
- Occupations
- politicianbankerteacher
- Biography
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Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is a Ghanaian politician and Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. He is noted to be the longest serving General Secretary of the NDC.
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Kwabena Duffuor
- Occupations
- bankereconomist
- Biography
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Kwabena Duffuor was the Finance Minister of Ghana. He served as the governor of the Bank of Ghana. He was named as one of the four best Central Bank Governors in the World at an IMF/World Bank meeting in 1999. He is a Fellow of the Akuafo Hall, University of Ghana, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
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Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng
- Occupations
- surgeon
- Biography
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Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng FGA is a Ghanaian physician and cardiothoracic surgeon who established the National Cardiothoracic Center in Accra, Ghana and the Ghana Red Cross Society. He is also the president of the Ghana Heart Foundation and was the chief executive officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
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Kwesi Nyantakyi
- Occupations
- bankerofficiallawyer
- Biography
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Kwesi Nyantakyi is a Ghanaian banker, lawyer and former football administrator. He was the president of the Ghana Football Association from 30 December 2005 until 7 June 2018. Nyantakyi officially resigned a day later. However, four hours to the release of his resignation letter FIFA had issued a statement announcing his ban from all football related activities for a period of 90 days pending investigations. Circumstances surrounding his resignation include a video released by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in which Nyantakyi was found taking a bribe and purporting to have the ability to "take over the whole country". In an interview with Super Sports South Africa a few days after the video of the investigation was slated to go public, Nyantakyi denied any wrongdoing regarding match fixing. On 30 October 2018 FIFA officially issued a statement that officially bans Kwesi Nantakyi from football related activities for life. In October 2020, the ban was reduced to 15 years after a reconsideration by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Mohammed Ibn Chambas
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in political science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerdiplomatlecturer
- Biography
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Mohamed Ibn Chambas is a Ghanaian lawyer, diplomat, politician and academic who has served as an international civil servant since 2006. He last served as the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, and the former head of UNOWAS from April 2014 to April 2021. Previously, he served as the UN SRSG and Head of the Joint UN-AU Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur (2012-2014), the Secretary-General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (2010-2012) and the president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS, 2006–2009).
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Hanna Tetteh
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 1989 graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomatlawyer
- Biography
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Hanna Serwaa Tetteh is a Ghanaian barrister, diplomat and politician who has been serving as the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Libya and as Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) since 2025.
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Ursula Owusu
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Ursula Owusu-Ekuful is a Ghanaian lawyer, women's rights activist, and a politician who has been actively involved in politics and public service. She is the former member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. She is currently the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation.
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Togbe Afede
- Occupations
- monarchinvestment banker
- Biography
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Togbe Afede XIV is the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of Asogli Traditional Area, and former President of the National House of Chiefs.
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Berla Mundi
- Occupations
- media personalitytelevision presentervoice actor
- Biography
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Berlinda Addardey, popularly known as Berla Mundi, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana to the parent Mama Ruby Mundi of Accra. She is a Ghanaian media personality, women's advocate and voice artist. In 2019, she co-hosted the 20th VGMA with Kwami Sefa Kayi. She has co-hosted the VGMA for six consecutive times.
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Aaron Mike Oquaye
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianlawyerdiplomat
- Biography
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Aaron Mike Oquaye is a Ghanaian barrister and politician who served as the sixth Speaker of Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana from 2017 to 2021. An academic, diplomat and Baptist minister, he previously held the cabinet ministerial portfolios for energy and communication and was also the High Commissioner of Ghana to India (2002–04) in the Kufuor administration.
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in business administration
- Occupations
- marketerpoliticianjournalistadvertising person
- Biography
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is a Ghanaian politician and a Member of Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana for North Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. He was a deputy minister of state under both John Atta Mills and John Mahama. In January 2025, John Mahama appointed him as the Foreign Affairs Minister-designate.
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Lydia Forson
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in English studies and information science
- Occupations
- writerfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Lydia Forson is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
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Bryan Acheampong
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in business administration
- Occupations
- consultantpolitician
- Biography
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Bryan Acheampong is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament of Abetifi constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana. He succeeded Peter Wiafe Pepera, who died while in office. He was the Minister of State at the Ministry of Interior between February 2019 to 2020. In 2016, he bought Okwawu United F.C. and currently serves as the Minister of Agriculture.
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David Dontoh
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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David Kwame Dontoh and affectionately called Uncle David, "Ghanaman" and "Kofi Abranteɛ" (Kofi Gentleman), is a veteran Ghanaian actor and television personality who has starred in numerous local and international films, drama, theatre and other stage productions. He has been very influential in the development of television and drama, especially during the golden age of theatre in Ghana in the 80s and 90s. He took up acting in 1980 after seeing a National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) newspaper advert inviting potential actors to come forward for training in stage and film acting. His first NAFTI film was The Way To Shame, a short seven minute stage production which was directed by Alex Bannerman as part of his formal assessment in drama production. Bannerman who was a student of NAFTI at the time had chanced upon Dontoh and persuaded him to play the lead role, as the intended person had not showed up during shooting. The film's assessment panel, especially Mike Hagan, recognised Dontoh's potential in theatre and drama and highlighted this to the young Alex Bannerman. Subsequently, Dontoh's acting potential became more noticed when he played the lead role in Gus: The Theatre Cat, a short stage adaptation of a poem by T. S. Eliot. The play was directed by George Andoh Wilson of Wilson Acting Academy fame.
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John Kumah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 2013 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- In 2013 graduated with Bachelor of Economics
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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John Ampontuah Kumah was a Ghanaian politician, businessman, preacher and a lawyer. He served as the chief executive officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) until elected as the Member of parliament for the Ejisu constituency in the 2020 Ghanaian general election on the ticket New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He held several political positions including general secretary of the New Patriotic Party. He was the chief executive officer of Forestry Commission of Ghana before his death.
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George Ayittey
- Occupations
- writereconomist
- Biography
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George B. N. Ayittey was a Ghanaian economist and author. He was president of the Free Africa Foundation in Washington, D.C., a professor at American University, and an associate scholar at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
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Marian Ewurama Addy
- Occupations
- university teacherbiochemist
- Biography
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Marian Ewurama Addy FGA OV was a Ghanaian biochemist and the first Host of the National Science and Maths Quiz. The first Ghanaian woman to attain the rank of full professor of natural science, Addy became a role model for school girls and budding female scientists on the limitless opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Marian Addy was also a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, elected in 1999. In the same year, she was awarded the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science.
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Samuel Abu Jinapor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Samuel Abu Jinapor pronunciation, is a Ghanaian lawyer and a politician. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and the Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency. In 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo appointed him as Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations at the Office of the President, at the age of 33, the youngest in the history of Ghana to occupy such a position. He is currently the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
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Owusu Afriyie Akoto
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in agriculture
- Occupations
- agricultural economistpoliticianconsultant
- Biography
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Owusu Afriyie Akoto is a Ghanaian agricultural economist and politician. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and was a Member of Parliament for the Kwadaso Constituency from 2009 to 2017. He was a cabinet minister in the Nana Akufo-Addo administration and served as Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana. He resigned on 10 January 2023 to focus on his presidential ambition. He holds MSc and PHD Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Cambridge, England.
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Kwaku Agyemang-Manu
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- accountantpolitician
- Biography
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Kwaku Agyemang-Manu a Ghanaian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central and was Ghana's Minister of Health between January 2017 and February 2024. He is a Chartered Management Accountant and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana in 1989.
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Joyce Aryee
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 78)
- Occupations
- businesspersonexecutive directorpolitician
- Biography
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Joyce Rosalind Aryee is a Ghanaian former politician, business executive and minister. Aryee is recognized for having served Ghana for more than 40 years in both the public and private sectors. From 2001 to 2011, she served as the chief executive officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and was the first woman in Africa to have held that role. She has also held political roles in Ghana from the early years of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) government. She is currently the executive director of Salt and Light Ministries, a para-church organization. She is an Honorary Council Member of the Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors.
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Adjetey Anang
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 52)
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in fine arts
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Adjetey Anang is a Ghanaian actor, popularly known as "Pusher", which was his screen name in the television series Things We Do for Love. He has featured in many Ghanaian movies, including Deadly Voyage, A Sting in a Tale, The Perfect Picture and others. He has also featured in a Dutch movie titled Slavery.
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Naa Ashorkor
- Occupations
- actortelevision presenter
- Biography
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Naa Ashorkor, also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a Ghanaian actress and media personality who currently works at Media General Limited, which houses TV3 Ghana and others. Before joining the Media General Limited, she formerly worked with Asaase Radio, an Accra-based radio station. She is known for starring in The Perfect Picture (2009) and Iroko TV's Poisoned Bait.
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Kwesi Botchwey
- Occupations
- economistpoliticianuniversity teacherlawyerfinancial economist
- Biography
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Kwesi Botchwey was a Ghanaian government official and Professor of Practice in Development Economics at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University.
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Prince Kofi Amoabeng
- Years
- 1952-.. (age 73)
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Prince Kofi Amoabeng is a Ghanaian businessman and a former military officer of the Ghanaian Armed Forces. He caused a paradigm shift in the lending industry in Ghana by founding Unique Trust Financial Services with three employees and grew it into a robust holding company, UT Holdings, with several subsidiaries both locally as well as in Africa and Europe. UT Bank, which he co-founded, collapsed in 2017 during Ghana's banking crisis amid allegations that he had misappropriated funds from the bank. He is currently subject to ongoing court battles regarding these allegations following his arrest on 14 January 2020, and release on bail of 110 million cedis.
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Mahama Ayariga
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Mahama Ayariga is a lawyer and politician in Ghana. He belongs to the National Democratic Congress. He was the Minister of Information and Media Relations and the Minister of Youth and Sports under the John Dramani Mahama administration. He is currently the Member of Parliament representing Bawku Central constituency of the Upper East Region of Ghana in the 4th, 6th and 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana.
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Mary Chinery-Hesse
- Occupations
- judgechancellorcivil servant
- Biography
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Mary Akuokor Chinery-Hesse, FAAS, OSG, née Blay is an international civil servant and diplomat, serving as the first woman Chancellor of the University of Ghana, inducted on 1 August 2018. She was the first female Deputy Director-General of the International Labour Organization She was also the first woman to attain the rank of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations in the history of the international organisation.
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Cina Soul
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in archaeology and psychology
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Christie Quincyna Quarcoopome, known professionally as Cina Soul, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and performer. She was a finalist at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Icons competition held in Accra, Ghana.
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Fella Makafui
- Occupations
- philanthropistactor
- Biography
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Fella Precious Makafui is a Ghanaian actress and a philanthropist. She is known mostly for her role in Yolo (Ghanaian TV series). She was born at Anfoega, Akukome, Volta Region, Ghana. She was born and raised there after her father reportedly abandoned them when she was young.
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Joe Ghartey
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- 1982-1986 graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politicianlawyeracademic
- Biography
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Joe Ghartey is a Ghanaian lawyer, politician and member of the New Patriotic Party. He is a former Attorney-General of Ghana (2006–2009), Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament (2013–2017) and Railways Development Minister (2017–2021). Joe Ghartey hails from Shama in the Western Region.
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Ernestina Naadu Mills
- Born in
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Ghana - Occupations
- politiciannutritionisteducator
- Biography
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Ernestina Naadu Mills is a Ghanaian educator and former First Lady of Ghana. She was the wife of former Ghanaian president John Atta Mills (21 July 1944 – 24 July 2012), and is the recipient of a Humanitarian award from the Health Legend Foundation. She was also the Second Lady of Ghana from 1996 to 2001. She taught for 33 years, teaching in schools such as Aburi Girls' Senior High School, Achimota School and Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School. She has been honoured in other countries and in Ghana for her contribution to children's education.
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Bernard Avle
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 44)
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Bernard Koku Avle also known as Bernardino Koku Avle is a Ghanaian media personality, broadcast journalist, public speaker. He is the current host of Citi FM's morning show The Citi Breakfast Show and the host of the Point Of View Show on ChannelOne. He also moderates and facilitates local and international conferences occasionally.
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Ambrose Dery
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Studied bachelor's degree and law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Ambrose Dery, a Ghanaian lawyer, politician and member of Parliament for Nandom Constituency. He won the constituency during the 2016 elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. He was interior minister of Ghana from 2017 to February 2024.
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Betty Mould-Iddrisu
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Betty Nah-Akuyea Mould-Iddrisu is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), she was Minister for Education in Ghana from 2011 to 2012, after serving as Attorney General and Minister for Justice from 2009 to 2011. She was the first woman to lead the Attorney General's Office in Ghana. Prior to politics, she had been the head of Legal and Constitutional Affairs at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
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Papa Owusu-Ankomah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- barristerpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Papa Owusu-Ankomah is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He served as Member of Parliament for the Sekondi constituency from 1996 to 2016. In June 2017 Papa Owusu-Ankomah was appointed Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland. His tour of duty ended on 30 November 2020 but was re-appointed to the same position in 2021 and is High Commissioner to date. He met the Queen Elizabeth II when he was presenting his Letters of Credence at the Buckingham Palace in London.
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Kaakie
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in midwifery
- Occupations
- midwifemusician
- Biography
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Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey, popularly known as Kaakie, is a Ghanaian dancehall artist. She signed her first record deal with Xtra Large Music. Kaakie grew up as a music lover who listened to various genres of music and did karaoke versions for many of the ones she cherished. At the university, an opportunity came for her to feature in one of the reality shows on TV called Stars Of The Future. She was part of the singing competition that run on Ghanaian TV for weeks; but got evicted along the way (she was rated 5th). From there, she met up with renowned Ghanaian Sound Engineer/Executive Producer, JMJ Baby (Joshua Raphaelson) – Courtesy Charter House – and she got signed to his record label – XTRA LARGE MUSIC.
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Abena Osei Asare
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 46)
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Science in Master of Science in Finance
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
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Abena Osei-Asare is a Chartered Accountant, Ghanaian politician and currently a Member of Parliament for Atiwa East (Ghana parliament constituency) in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
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Alima Mahama
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in sociology
- Occupations
- politicianbarrister
- Biography
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Hajia Alima Mahama is Ghana's first female ambassador to the US. She is a lawyer and was from January 2005 to January 2009 Minister for the affairs of women and children in Ghana under President John Kufuor. She was also the Ghanaian Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, appointed to the office by President Nana Akuffo-Addo on 10 January 2017 to 7 January 2021. Hajia Alima also served as the Member of Parliament for Nalerigu/Gambaga constituency and a member of the New Patriotic Party in the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic.
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Bice Osei Kuffour
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 44)
- Occupations
- rappermusiciansingerpoliticianentrepreneur
- Biography
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Bice Osei Kuffour is a Ghanaian hiplife musician, known popularly by the name Obour, which means "stone" in the Akan language. He is the immediate past president of the Musicians Union of Ghana, an umbrella group that unites all musicians in Ghana irrespective of genre. Bice Osei Kuffour contested the NPP primaries elections in the Asante Akyem South constituency as a parliamentary candidate. He was later appointed as secretary to the NPP 2020 Campaign Ashanti Region Advertising Committee. Obour is an alumnus of the University of Ghana, the US International Visitor Leadership Programme, Aspen Global Leadership Network, and African Leadership Initiative of West Africa. He was the youngest recipient of the State Grand Medal Honour given by President J. A Kufuor in 2008. He is a social activist who doubles as a National Road Safety Ambassador; W.H.O Tuberculosis Ambassador British Council & Forest Commission of Ghana Climate Change Ambassador. He is president and Founder of the Christiana Addo Memorial Foundation which promotes education, sanitation, personal hygiene, and youth empowerment in Asante Akyem, and on December 22, 2021 was appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo, as the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Post.
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Samuel Atta Akyea
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in philosophy and jurisprudence
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Samuel Atta Akyea is a Ghanaian lawyer, politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party. He was the Minister for Works and Housing from 2017 until January 2021. He was the Member of Parliament of Akim Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana between 2009 and 2025. He is the second person aside Nana Akufo-Addo to be elected as MP for that constituency in the 4th republic.
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Salma Mumin
- Occupations
- entrepreneurfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Abdul Mumin Umu Salma Tando is a Ghanaian actress and producer who hails from Wa in the Upper West Region. Her contributions to the Ghanaian movie industry have earned her several accolades, including Best International New Actress at the 2014 Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2019 Ghana Movie Awards. Besides being in the film production industry, she is also a successful entrepreneur.
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Marietta Brew Appiah-Opong
- Born in
- Ghana
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, is a Ghanaian female legal practitioner, a former Attorney General of Ghana and Minister for Justice. She was appointed by President Mahama in 2013. She is the second woman to hold this office in Ghana, the first being Betty Mould-Iddrisu. Her tenure as attorney general ended on 6 January 2017. She was appointed to the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce from 1 July 2018 for a three-year term. She is Honorary Council Member of the Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors (GARIA).
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Kobina Sekyi
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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William Esuman-Gwira Sekyi, better known as Kobina Sekyi, was a nationalist lawyer, politician and writer in the Gold Coast.
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Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 1998 graduated with Master of Arts in international relations
- In 2013 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in development policy
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- coordinatorpoliticianconsultant
- Biography
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Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is a Ghanaian politician. He is the current Member of Parliament for Wa Central constituency in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
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Julius Debrah
- Occupations
- chief executive officerpolitician
- Biography
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Julius Debrah is a Ghanaian politician and chief of staff to the president of Ghana John Dramani Mahama. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress. He is the current Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana. In February 2015, he was appointed chief of staff after the former, Prosper Douglas Bani was removed from office and assigned to as Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary. Debrah previously held the positions of Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Regional Minister for Eastern Region.
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Edward Adjaho
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politicianbarrister
- Biography
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Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, MP is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer who was Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 2013 to 2017. He is the fifth Speaker elected in the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the first Speaker to have been elected from amongst members of Ghana's parliament in the Fourth Republic. Following his elevation to the position of Speaker, he resigned his position as Member of Parliament for the Avenor-Ave constituency in the Parliament of Ghana.
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Inusah Fuseini
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politicianteacherlawyer
- Biography
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Inusah Abdulai Bistav Fuseini is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He is a former member of parliament for Tamale Central constituency and the former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, former Minister of Roads and Highways in the Ghana government. He was the senior associate with the Law Trust Company in Accra before he went into politics.
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Sandister Tei
- Born in
- Ghana
- Occupations
- journalistWikimedian
- Biography
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Sandister Tei is a Ghanaian media professional who was named the Wikimedian of the Year in October 2020 by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales during Wikimania 2020. She is the co-founder and an active volunteer of Wikimedia Ghana User Group.
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Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- consultantpolitician
- Biography
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Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey is a Ghanaian politician and General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress. He is a former 2 term Member of Parliament for the Ketu South constituency in Ghana. He was Propaganda secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Stephen Adei
- Years
- 1948-.. (age 77)
- Occupations
- motivational speakeracademicbusiness incubatoruniversity teacherIndependent inventor
- Biography
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Stephen Adei is a Ghanaian economist, administrator and writer who is a former Director General and Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. He is a former chairperson of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) under the Nana Akufo-Addo government.
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Kwaku Kwarteng
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- civil engineerpoliticianeconomist
- Biography
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Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng is a Ghanaian civil engineer, economist, and politician. He is a two term Member of Parliament for Obuasi West constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He is a member of Ghana's New Patriotic Party and a deputy minister of finance.
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Vicki Miles-LaGrange
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyerjournalist
- Biography
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Vicki Lynn Miles-LaGrange is an inactive senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. She was the first African-American woman to be sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. She was also the first African-American woman elected to the Oklahoma Senate.
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Isaac Kwame Asiamah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in geography and political science
- Occupations
- policy analystpolitician
- Biography
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Isaac Kwame Asiamah is a Ghanaian politician of the Republic of Ghana. He is the Member of Parliament of Atwima Mponua constituency. He has been the member of parliament for the constituency in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana. From February 2017 to January 2021, he served as the Minister of Youth and Sports.
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Freda Akosua Prempeh
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in human resource management and business management
- Occupations
- marketerpolitician
- Biography
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Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh is a Ghanaian politician, and Member of Parliament in the Seventh Parliament and Eighth Parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana representing Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Ghana. She was the Minister of State, for the Ministry of works and housing, Ghana and previously served as the Deputy Gender Minister and also Assembly member – "Assembly Woman" from 2002 to 2010 for the Lakoo Electoral Area of the La-Dadekotopo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.
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Kofi Wampah
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- business undergraduatebankereconomist
- Biography
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Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah is a Ghanaian economist and former Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
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Ernest Aryeetey
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
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Ernest Aryeetey FGA, is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana. Until 31st July 2024, he was the secretary-general of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). He was also previously vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana (2010-2016). Prior to his appointment as vice-chancellor, he was a senior fellow and director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. He had also been director of ISSER at the University of Ghana for the period February 2003 to January 2010.
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William Emmanuel Abraham
- Years
- 1934-.. (age 91)
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in philosophy
- Occupations
- politicianphilosopher
- Biography
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William Emmanuel Abraham, also known as Willie E. Abraham or, to give his day name, Kojo Abraham, is a Ghanaian retired philosopher.
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Yaa Yaa
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Bertha Bridget Kankam, better known by her stage name Yaa Yaa, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and recording artist. Prior to her current stage name, she performed under her first name, Bertha.
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Ibrahim Mohammed Awal
- Occupations
- businesspersonjournalistcivil servant
- Biography
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Ibrahim Mohammed Awal is a Ghanaian journalist, marketer, entrepreneur and politician. He was CEO of Graphic Communications Group and Chase Petroleum. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and has served as Minister of Business Development of Ghana since 2017. He was the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture.
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Mabel Agyemang
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Mabel Maame Agyemang is the current Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands. An expert superior court judge with a judicial career spanning decades, Agyemang served in the judiciaries of the governments of Ghana, The Gambia and Eswatini prior to her current role in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She was also the first female Chief Justice of The Gambia.
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Mohammed Adamu Ramadan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mohammed Adamu Ramadan is a Ghanaian politician. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress. He is the member of parliament for the Adenta Constituency. He is the son of politician Ahmed Ramadan and the elder brother of Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady of Ghana.
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Daniel Okyem Aboagye
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- project manageraccountantbranch managerpolitician
- Biography
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Daniel Okyem Aboagye was a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.
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John Jinapor
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration in marketing
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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John Abdulai Jinapor is a Ghanaian politician and a former Minister of State of Ghana. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress of Ghana and a Member of Parliament representing the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency.
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Muhammad Mumuni
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politicianofficiallawyerdiplomat
- Biography
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Muhammad Mumuni is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He was reelected to Ghana's Parliament in the 7 December 2012 General Elections, when he won the Kumbungu Seat. Mumuni left parliament in 2004 when he became John Atta Mills' vice-Presidential running mate.
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Clemento Suarez
- Born in
- Ghana
- Occupations
- comedianactor
- Biography
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Clement Ashiteye known as Clemento Suarez, is a Ghanaian comedian and actor.
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Sassy Sika Osei
- Occupations
- presenterproduceractor
- Biography
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Sassy Sika Osei is a Ghanaian actress, producer and TV personality who has worked as a brand influencer for popular brands including L’Oreal Paris and Woodin. She is currently the co-host of popular TV shows and red carpet events which includes The Ladies Circle on TV3, DStv's Studio 53 extra, NdaniTV's Fashion Insider, 2019 VGMA red carpet experience, Channel O News Live in Accra and Glitz Africa Fashion Week for Star Gist on DStv.
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Ignatius Baffour-Awuah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in business administration
- Occupations
- politicianaccountantconsultant
- Biography
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Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, a Ghanaian politician is the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations.
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Nana Aba Appiah Amfo
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 54)
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- academic
- Biography
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Nana Aba Appiah Amfo is a Ghanaian linguist, university administrator and the current Vice-chancellor at the University of Ghana. Until her appointment, she was the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academics and Students Affairs at the University of Ghana in West Africa.
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Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Arts in international relations
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. He once served as the member of Parliament for Nanton, the Deputy Minister for Information and Media Relations and the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry. He is Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituency in the Northern Region. In December 2024, he was re-elected to serve as Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituency in the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
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James Mugira
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary personnel
- Biography
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James Mugira is a lieutenant general in the Ugandan army. He is the managing director and chief executive officer of the National Enterprise Corporation, the business arm of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF). He was appointed to that position in April 2015. He concurrently serves as the managing director of Luweero Defence Industries Limited, the small-arms manufacturer owned by the UPDF. He has served in that capacity since 2011. From 2008 until 2011, at the rank of brigadier, he served as the director general of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, a division of the UPDF. Before that, he served as the commanding officer of the UPDF Armored Brigade, based in Masaka.
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Dzifa Gomashie
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpoliticianactor
- Biography
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Ablah Dzifa Gomashie is a Ghanaian female veteran actress, producer, screen scriptwriter and a politician. She was the Deputy Minister of Tourism in the National Democratic Congress during their term in office between 2013 and 2017 when John Dramani Mahama was president. She is currently the parliamentary candidate of the NDC in the Ketu South Constituency and a queen-mother in the Aflao Traditional Area.
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Aisha Ayensu
- Occupations
- fashion designer
- Biography
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Aisha Ayensu is a Ghanaian award-winning fashion designer who is known to have designed outfits and stage costumes for Beyonce, Genevieve Nnaji, Jackie Appiah and Sandra "Alexandrina" Don-Arthur. She is the founder and Creative Director of Christie Brown, a Ghanaian fashion house. She has been interviewed by Folu Storms and for the BBC World Service's radio programme In the Studio and was listed as one of Forbes' Most Promising Entrepreneurs in 2016.
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Cletus Avoka
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Cletus Apul Avoka is a Ghanaian lawyer, politician and member of the Parliament of Ghana representing the Zebilla constituency in the Upper East region.
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Egyapa Mercer
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He is the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. He succeeded Papa Owusu-Ankomah, who had been MP for 20 years.
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Benjamin Azamati
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
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Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku is a Ghanaian sprinter, who currently competes for ASICS Global.
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Bridget Otoo
- Years
- 1980s
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Bridget Otoo is a Ghanaian freelance journalist, media personality and public relations officer. She previously served with TV3 Network Limited as a broadcaster and news anchor.
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Brigitte Dzogbenuku
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Brigitte Dzogbenuku is a Ghanaian politician and beauty queen who won Miss Ghana 1990. During 2020, she was the presidential candidate for the Progressive People's Party.
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Akofa Edjeani Asiedu
- Occupations
- entrepreneurfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Akofa Edjeani is a Ghanaian veteran film actress, producer and entrepreneur. Her short film, Not My Daughter (a film about female genital mutilation), won Best Short Film award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2008, and I Sing of a Well, the movie she starred in and co-produced, won three awards and the Best Jury Award from Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2010.
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Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 46)
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in law
- Occupations
- lawyerhuman rights activist
- Biography
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Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu is a Ghanaian Lawyer and politician. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He is currently a member of the 8th parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana representing the Madina Constituency. He is also Deputy Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament.
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John Ntim Fordjour
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in political science
- Graduated with Master of Arts in economic policy
- Occupations
- pastorpoliticianmotivational speakerhuman resources
- Biography
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Reverend John Ntim Fordjour is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Assin South Constituency in the Central Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. He currently serves as the Deputy Minister of Education following his appointment by H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and receiving Parliamentary approval.
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Elsie Addo Awadzi
- Born in
- Ghana
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi is a Ghanaian international economic and financial lawyer who has worked professionally in various capacities in Ghana and internationally. She was appointed by Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, as the 2nd deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana in February 2018. She is the second female to hold that position. She was elected as Chairperson of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's Gender Inclusive Finance Committee in 2020.
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Alhassan Bashir Fuseini
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politiciannewspaper editorcivil servant
- Biography
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Alhassan Bashir Fuseini, popularly known as Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini, is a Ghanaian journalist and politician, who is the former deputy Northern Regional Minister of Ghana. He is a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Sagnarigu (Ghana parliament constituency) in the Northern Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.
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Michael Okyere Baafi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael Okyere Baafi is a Ghanaian politician and businessman who was appointed Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Board in 2017. and resigned in 2021 following his election as the Member of parliament for the New Juaben South.
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Thomas Mensah
- Enrolled in the University of Ghana
- In 1956 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- university teacherlawyerdiplomatjudge
- Biography
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Thomas A. Mensah was a Ghanaian judge, law professor and diplomat who served as judge and president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) from 1996 to 1999 and continued as a judge from 1999 to 2005. He was the first president of the tribunal. Before his appointment to the tribunal, Mensah was Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa and a former Assistant Secretary-General at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
