2021 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Ranking

  1. Abubakar Fatimatu || Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information
  2. Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako || Autism Ambassadors Ghana
  3. Amaarae || Musician
  4. Amoaning Samuel (Entamoty) || YouTuber
  5. Anita Akuffo || On-Air personality
  6. Berla Mundi || On-Air Personality
  7. BigGodwin Martey || Websoft Solutions
  8. Black Sherif || Musician
  9. Brian Amoateng || IYES Ghana
  10. Clemento Suarez || Comedian
  11. Cynthia Ofori Dwumfuo || Hollard Ghana
  12. DanceGod Lloyd || Dancer
  13. Daniel Amartey || Footballer
  14. Eno Barony || Musician
  15. Fameye || Musician
  16. Felix Afena Gyan || Footballer
  17. Gregory Rockson || mPharma
  18. Gyakie || Musician
  19. Ibrahim Mahama || Artist
  20. Incredible Zigi || Dancer
  21. Jake Obeng-Bediako || Presidential Coordinator for Youth Engagement and Strategy
  22. Jordan Ayew || Footballer
  23. Jorge Appiah || SolarTaxi
  24. Juliet Bawuah || Journalist
  25. Kaly Jay || Influencer
  26. Kennedy Agyapong || Afrochella
  27. Kennedy Osei || Despite Media
  28. KiDi || Musician
  29. Kobby Kyei || Blogger
  30. Kuami Eugene || Musician
  31. Kudus Mohammed || Footballer
  32. Kwadwo Nkansah || Actor
  33. Kwadwo Sheldon || YouTuber
  34. Mame Dufie Achampong-Kyei Obeng || Glico
  35. Manasseh Azure Awuni || Journalist
  36. Mawuli Gavor || Actor
  37. Medikal || Musician
  38. OB Amponsah || Comedian
  39. Ohene Kwame Frimpong || SaltMedia
  40. Owuraku Ampofo || Journalist
  41. Prince Ampofo || Databank Foundation
  42. Sadiq Abdulai Abu || 3Music Networks
  43. Sam Nartey George || Member of Parliament
  44. Sammy Gyamfi || NDC Communications Director
  45. Samuel Takyi || Boxer
  46. Stonebwoy || Musician
  47. Thomas Partey || Footballer
  48. Wode Maya || YouTuber
  49. Yvonne Nelson || Actor
  50. Zion Felix || Blogger

CATEGORIES RANKING

BUSINESS

  1. Kennedy Agyapong
  2. Kennedy Osei
  3. BigGodwin Martey
  4. Sydney Sam
  5. Mame Dufie Achampong-Kyei Obeng
  6. Ohene Kwame Frimpong

ENTERTAINMENT

  1. Black Sherif
  2. Medikal
  3. Stonebwoy
  4. Diana Hamilton
  5. Fameye
  6. Gyakie
  7. Eno Barony
  8. Kidi
  9. Kwame Eugene
  10. Kwadwo Nkansah
  11. OB Amponsah
  12. Clemento Suarez
  13. Mawuli Gavor
  14. Yvonne Nelson

SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY

  1. Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako

LAW & GOVERNANCE

  1. Sam George Nartey
  2. Jake Obeng-Bediako
  3. Abubakar Fatimatu
  4. Sammy Gyamfi

MEDIA

  1. Amoaning Samuel
  2. Anita Akuffo
  3. Baba Sadiq
  4. Berla Mundi
  5. Kobby Kyei
  6. Kwadwo Sheldon
  7. Manasseh Azure
  8. Owuraku Ampofo
  9. Wode Maya
  10. Zion Felix

LIFESTYLE

  1. Ibrahim Mahama
  2. Incredible Zigi
  3. DanceGod Lloyd
  4. Kaly Jay

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

  1. Gregory Rockson
  2. Jorge Appiah

LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY

  1. Cynthia Ofori Dwumfuo
  2. Prince Ampofo
  3. Brian Amoateng

SPORTS

  1. Felix Afena Gyan
  2. Thomas Partey
  3. Kudus Mohammed
  4. Jordan Ayew
  5. Daniel Amartey
  6. Samuel Takyi

NOMINATIONS OPENED

50 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG GHANAIANS

VISION.

Become the Leading and Most Credible program to Rank and Honour Young Ghanaians.

CRITERIA.

A Nominee must be:

  1. A Ghanaian.
  2. 15 or below 40 years.
  3. In 2 years of Active Service in a Category.
  4. Outstanding with Public Evidence of Impact
  5. Motivating to be able to inspire other young people with his/her work

MISSION.

  • Rank and Honour the Most Influential Young Ghanaians Annually.
  • Uphold Public discretion of the Most Influential Young Ghanaians.
  • Evangel the Inspiring Stories, Works and Impacts of Young Ghanaians across the World.
  • Change the Negative Perceptions of the Potentials of Young People.
  • Fuel Patriotism among Young Ghanaians.
  • Create Value for the Works of Young Ghanaians Globally.

CATEGORIES.

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Law & Governance
  • Leadership & Civil Society
  • Lifestyle
  • Media
  • Personal Development & Academia
  • Social Entreprise & Philanthropy
  • Sports
  • Science & Technology

ABOUT US

The Most Influential Young Ghanaians initiative is an annual awards and ranking scheme for young Ghanaian Achievers between 15-40 years, spearheaded by Avance Media a PR & Ranking firm in partnership with various Organisations.

The initiative is intended to disclose the true and genuine potentials of young people who are earnest to turn around the fortunes of Ghana’s economy and whose works are at par with their impacts. It is also expected to serve as a source of encouragement to these young individuals whose commitment towards stimulating growth is undoubted.

CREDIBILITY
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PUBLIC CHOICE
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GHANAIAN
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CATEGORIES

BUSINESS

This category is dedicated to Individuals who run successful enterprises in Ghana, which are adding valuable social, economic and cultural remittances to lives and contributing towards shaping the image of the African continent.

ENTERTAINMENT

This category is exclusive to a diverse group of individuals involved in entertainment relating to Music, Comdey & Film. They must be national icons that command a high level of influence not just popularity through the positive impact of their works.

SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY

This category is meant for young individuals leading social entrepreneurship and philanthropy activities impacting lives across Ghana and their respective regions. The public on the reach of their impacts must phenomenally endorse their works and achievements.

SPORTS

This category throws a spotlight on diverse sports personalities who in diverse ways are contributing to the development of various sporting activities. These can be athletes, coaches or individuals directly involved in the sporting industry

LAW & GOVERNANCE

This category compiles distinguished young Ghanaians who display continental influence based on their roles in public office, politics, Law and governance. Their work should have yielded significant commendation from their benefactors.

MEDIA

This category is targeted at journalists and media personalities who have defied odds to propel stories of Ghana across the Globe. Their work should carry a national focused vision on leading Ghanaians to tell their own stories whether good or bad.

LIFESTYLE

This category is focused on young people who are leading the creative & lifestyle community in Ghana. They are passionately setting the pace in Fashion & Arts which have become common among the populace.  These personalities must be leading initiatives and organisations, which are addressing problems in their communities and have potentials for global expansion, adoption and recognition.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

This category is focused on young Ghanaians who are leading the innovation revolution across the country. Their products and services must be dedicated to solving either local or global problems from the Ghanaian soil. They must be potential competitors in the global science, technology, and innovation space.

LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY

This category involves highly recommended young individuals who are championing various activities in the country related to advocacy, religion, civil organizations etc. They need to possess the qualities of a leader and must have achieved significant feats in their works across the country and beyond.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIA

This category is exclusive to individuals who have excelled in various academic assignments and young Ghanaians who have dedicated their career in training the next generation of African Leaders.

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