2019 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Ranking

Below is the Official Ranking of the 2019 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians

  1. Kofi Kinaata (Musician)
  2. Berla Mundi (OAP, Media General)
  3. Thomas Partey (Footballer, Atlético Madrid)
  4. Stonebwoy (Musician)
  5. Sammy Gyamfi (NCO, National Democratic Congress)
  6. Awura Abena Agyeman (CEO, WearGhana)
  7. Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (Minister, Ministry for Information)
  8. Akosua Asaa Manu (Deputy CEO, National Youth Authority)
  9. Kwadwo Sheldon (Social Media Influencer)
  10. John Dumelo (Parliamentary Candidate, National Democratic Congress)
  11. Hikmat Baba Dua (CEO, League of Young Female Leaders)
  12. Anthony Dzamefe (CEO, Caveman Watches)
  13. Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor (Social Commentator, Loud Silence Media)
  14. Kabu Nartey (Student, Ghana Institute of Journalism)
  15. Ivy Barley (CEO, Developers in Vogue)
  16. Ewura Adjoa Ahimah Nunoo (Dr) (Medical Doctor, Swan Clinic)
  17. DJ Vyrusky (Disc Jockey)
  18. Mabel Suglo (CEO, Dignified Wear)
  19. Jordan Ayew (Footballer, Crystal Palace)
  20. Serwaa Amihere (On Air Personality, GhOne TV)
  21. Andre Ayew (Footballer, Swansea City)
  22. Patrick Stephenson (Head of Research, IMANI Centre for Policy and Education)
  23. Derek Nii Laryea (Head of Research and Communications, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications)
  24. Derick Omari (CEO, Tech Era Ghana)
  25. Dancegod Lloyd (Dancer)
  26. Manasseh Azure Awuni (Freelance Journalist)
  27. Rose Dodd (Lecturer, Ashesi University)
  28. Foster Awintiti Akugri (President, Hacklab Foundation)
  29. Nana Akua Ankomah-Asare (Managing Director, Primetime Ltd)
  30. Gregory Rockson (CEO, mPharma)
  31. Rashida Saani Nasamu (CEO, I-ZAR Group)
  32. Kwaku Bediako (Fashion Designer)
  33. Richard Brandt (CEO, Codetrain)
  34. Prince Agbata (CEO, Coliba)
  35. GuiltyBeatz (Music Producer)
  36. Simon W. Alangde (CEO, Wineloya Digital)
  37. Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo (Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Hollard Ghana)
  38. MacCarthy Mac-Gbathy (CEO, Hopin Academy)
  39. Mubarak Wakaso (Footballer, Deportivo Alavés)
  40. Sangu Delle (CEO, Africa Health Holdings)
  41. Elizabeth Addo (Footballer, Jiangsu Suning)
  42. Kuami Eugene (Musician)
  43. Kenneth Gyamerah (Education Advocate)
  44. Kwesi Arthur (Musician)
  45. Hon Francisca Oteng-Mensah (Member of Parliament, Kwabre East Constituency)
  46. Marcia Ashong (CEO, The Boardroom Africa)
  47. Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah (General Manager, Angel TV)
  48. Becca (Musician)
  49. Kofi Tonto (Head of Information and Public Affairs, Embassy of Ghana in United States)

CATEGORIES RANKING

Below are the Official Ranking According to the Categories

BUSINESS

  1. Awura Abena Agyeman (CEO, WearGhana)
  2. Anthony Dzamefe (CEO, Caveman Watches)
  3. Rashida Saani Nasamu (CEO, I-ZAR Group)
  4. Sangu Delle (CEO, Africa Health Holdings)
  5. Marcia Ashong (CEO, The Boardroom Africa)

ENTERTAINMENT

  1. Kofi Kinaata (Musician)
  2. Stonebwoy (Musician)
  3. Kuami Eugene (Musician)
  4. Kwesi Arthur (Musician)
  5. Becca (Musician)

SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY

  1. Hikmat Baba Dua (CEO, League of Young Female Leaders)
  2. Mabel Suglo (CEO, Dignified Wear)
  3. Foster Awintiti Akugri (President, Hacklab Foundation)
  4. Prince Agbata (CEO, Coliba)
  5. MacCarthy Mac-Gbathy (CEO, Hopin Academy)

SPORTS

  1. Thomas Partey (Footballer, Atlético Madrid)
  2. Jordan Ayew (Footballer, Crystal Palace)
  3. Andre Ayew (Footballer, Swansea City)
  4. Mubarak Wakaso (Footballer, Deportivo Alavés)
  5. Elizabeth Addo (Footballer, Jiangsu Suning)

LAW & GOVERNANCE

  1. Sammy Gyamfi (NCO, National Democratic Congress)
  2. Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (Minister, Ministry for Information)
  3. John Dumelo (Parliamentary Candidate, National Democratic Congress)
  4. Hon Francisca Oteng-Mensah (Member of Parliament, Kwabre East Constituency)
  5. Kofi Tonto (Head of Information and Public Affairs, Embassy of Ghana in United States)

MEDIA

  1. Berla Mundi (On Air Personality, Media General)
  2. Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor (Social Commentator, Loud Silence Media)
  3. Serwaa Amihere (On Air Personality, GhOne TV)
  4. Manasseh Azure Awuni (Freelance Journalist)
  5. Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah (General Manager, Angel TV)

LIFESTYLE

  1. Kwadwo Sheldon (Social Media Influencer)
  2. DJ Vyrusky (Disc Jockey)
  3. Dancegod Lloyd (Dancer)
  4. Kwaku Bediako (Fashion Designer)
  5. GuiltyBeatz (Music Producer)

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

  1. Ivy Barley (CEO, Developers in Vogue)
  2. Derick Omari (CEO, Tech Era Ghana)
  3. Gregory Rockson (CEO, mPharma)
  4. Richard Brandt (CEO, Codetrain)
  5. Simon W. Alangde (CEO, Wineloya Digital)

LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY

  1. Akosua Asaa Manu (Deputy CEO, National Youth Authority)
  2. Patrick Stephenson (Head of Research, IMANI Centre for Policy and Education)
  3. Derek Nii Laryea (Head of Research and Communications, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications)
  4. Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo (Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Hollard Ghana)

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIA

  1. Kabu Nartey (Student, Ghana Institute of Journalism)
  2. Ewura Adjoa Ahimah Nunoo (Dr) (Medical Doctor, Swan Clinic)
  3. Rose Dodd (Lecturer, Ashesi University)
  4. Nana Akua Ankomah-Asare (Managing Director, Primetime Ltd)
  5. Kenneth Gyamerah (Education Advocate)

NOMINATIONS OPENED

Nominate your 2020 Most Influential Young Ghanaians

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.

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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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