List of Akan people

The list of Akan people includes notable individuals of Akan meta-ethnicity and ancestry; the Akan people who are also referred to as (Akan: Akanfo) are a meta-ethnicity and Potou–Tano Kwa ethno-linguistic group that are indigenously located on the Gulf of Guinea in the western part of continental Africa.[1]

Academic figures and inventors

Academic figures and inventors
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Francis Allotey 9 August 1932 — Internationally respected mathematical physicist. Known for the "Allotey Formalism" which arose from his work on soft X-ray spectroscopy.
Nat Quansah — Doctorate in philosophy. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Lawrence Henry Yaw Ofosu-Appiah 18 March 1920 1 June 1990 (aged 70) Academic and subsequently director of the Encyclopedia Africana.
Kwame Anthony Appiah 8 May 1954 — Philosopher, cultural theorist, and novelist whose interests include political and moral theory, the philosophy of language and mind, and African intellectual history.
Patrick Awuah, Jr. c. 1965 (age 49–50) — Program Manager for Microsoft. He spearheaded the development of dial-up internetworking- technologies at Microsoft.
Marcus Garvey 17 August 1887 10 June 1940 (aged 52) Renowned academic publisher, journalist, and orator.[2][3] [4]
Kofi Abrefa Busia 11 July 1913 28 August 1978 (aged 65) Renowned academic and politician; Kofi Abrefa Busia studied at University College, Oxford and took BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MA) and a DPhil in Social anthropology.[5] [5]
J. B. Danquah c. December 1895 4 February 1965 (aged 69–70) Renowned scholar, historian, philosopher and lawyer; Danquah studied at University of London.[6] Danquah authored a book named The Akan Doctrine of God (1944).[7] [6]
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Kwame Nkrumah 21 September 1909 27 April 1972 (aged 62) Renowned Lecturer, influential 20th-century advocate of Pan-Africanism, and awarded the Lenin Peace Prize.[8] [8]

Architects and designers

Architects and designers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
David Adjaye c. September 1966 (age 48) — Renowned architect and received OBE; Adjaye was selected to design the $500 million National Museum of African American History and Culture, part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., planned to open in 2015.[9] [9]
Ozwald Boateng
Ozwald Boateng 28 February 1967 — Renowned fashion designer and received OBE; Boateng is renowned for his trademark twist on classic tailoring and bespoke style; chief executive officer (CEO) of the fashion design label Ozwald Boateng.[10] [10]
Adrien Sauvage 30 May 1983 — Renowned fashion designer, director and photographer; chief executive officer (CEO) of the fashion design label House A. Sauvage.[11] [11]

Businesspersons and entrepreneurs

Businesspersons and entrepreneurs
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Paul Cuffee 17 January 1759 9 September 1817 (aged 58) Renowned quaker and businessman; Cuffe built a lucrative shipping empire.[12][13][14] [12]
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Paa Kwesi Nduom 15 February 1953 — Renowned businessman, business consultant and politician; Nduom received Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree, Master's degree in Management and PhD (Service Delivery Systems) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[15] [15]
Adam Afriyie 4 August 1965 — Renowned businessman and politician; Afriyie is a self-made multi-millionaire and Afriyie is worth an estimated wealth of £100 million (£100,000,000+).[16] Afriyie is chairman of Connect Support Services, an Information technology (IT) support company.[16] Afriyie owned two-thirds of DeHavilland, a news agency and information broker company, which was sold to publishers Emap in 2005 for £18 million.[16] Afriyie was also a regional finalist in the 2003 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year awards.[16] Afriyie was a Governor of the Museum of London, a trustee of the Museum in Docklands and a director of Policy Exchange, a centre-right policy body.[16] Afriyie is a stakeholder of Axonn Media, a content marketing business which produces content for clients.[16] The company incorporates brands such as Content Plus, NewsReach, DirectNews and ReelContent.[16] Axonn turned over £9.4 million in 2011 and made a pre-tax profit of £1.3 million.[16] Afriyie is the largest shareholder of the firm and he and his fellow directors split dividends of £2.2 million in 2010 and 2011 and shared directors' pay of £3.6 million over the last five years.[16] [16]
Sam E. Jonah 19 November 1949 — Renowned businessman and received KBE; Sam E. Jonah is the Executive chairman of Jonah Capital, equity fund and Sam E. Jonah was previously Corporate President of AngloGold Ashanti.[17] [17]
Paul Boateng 14 June 1951 — Renowned businessman and Lord; Boateng is currently a non-executive Director of Aegis Defence Services, a Private military company, Private Scurity company, military and risk management company.[18][19] [18]
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Dentaa Amoateng c. 1983 (age 31–32) — Renowned businesswoman and award-winning entrepreneur, general manager and sports agent.[20] [20]
Menaye Donkor 20 March 1981 — Renowned businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.[21] Donkor received Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Master of Marketing Research M.M.R. in marketing and business marketing at York University.[22] [22]
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Economists and bankers

Economists and bankers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kwesi Nyantakyi — Renowned banker, lawyer and football administrator.[23][24] [23]
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Kofi Annan
Kwesi Amissah-Arthur 29 April 1951 — Renowned economist, academician and politician.
Kofi Annan 8 April 1938 — Renowned economist, diplomat, Secretary-General of the United Nations and nobel laureate.[25] [25]
Edward S. Ayensu — Renowned economist and scientist; Ayensu studied the biological sciences at the University of London and was formerly Director and Senior Scientist at the Smithsonian Institution.[26] Ayensu is a noted international development advisor on science, technology and economic development, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the UN University for Peace and a Member of the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Forestry Management Limited (SFM).[27] Ayensu has held several important positions globally, such as Chairman of the Inspection Panel of the World Bank and Secretary-General of the International Union of Biological Sciences and he is the founding Chairman of the African Biosciences Network.[27] In 1997, Ayensu authored a book named Ashanti Gold.[26] [26]
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John Atta Mills 21 July 1944 24 July 2012 (aged 68) Renowned economist, tax advisor and law professor; Mills received LLM at London School of Economics and Political Science.[28] [28]

Folklore

Folklore
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Okomfo Anokye c. 1635 c. 1717 (aged 81–82) Okomfo Anokye is a legendary Akan figure best known as the wizard featured in the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti; Okomfo Anokye was priest, statesman and lawgiver and Okomfo Anokye occupies a Merlin-like position in Akan history.[29] Okomfo Anokye, a co-founder of the great Akan Kingdom of Ashanti, he helped establish the Kingdom's constitution, laws, and customs.[29] [29]
Okomfo Anokye

Judges and lawyers

Judges and lawyers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Joyce Bamford-Addo 26 March 1937 — Renowned speaker and Supreme Court Judge.[30][31] [30]
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Edward Akufo-Addo 26 June 1906 17 July 1979 (aged 73) Renowned lawyer, chief justice and politician; Akufo-Addo studied mathematics, politics and philosophy at St Peter's College, Oxford.[32] [32]
Nana Akufo-Addo 29 March 1944 — Renowned lawyer and economist with international law firm Coudert Brothers; Akufo-Addo studied at City Law School (Inns of Court School of Law).[33] [33]
John Kufuor 8 December 1938 — Renowned lawyer and businessman; Kufuor studied at Prempeh College, Lincoln's Inn, Exeter College, and University of Oxford.[34] chief executive officer (CEO) of Kufuor Foundation.[34] [34]
John Banks Elliott 9 February 1917 — Renowned Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.[35][36][37] [35]
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Media

Actors and actresses

Actors and actresses
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Vanessa L. Williams 18 March 1963 — [38]
Cynthia Addai-Robinson — Actress known for her casting in Colombiana and in Star Trek Into Darkness. [39]
Peter Mensah 27 August 1959 — Mensah is known for his film credits that include Avatar, 300, Hidalgo, Tears of the Sun, Jason X, Harvard Man, Bless the Child and The Incredible Hulk. [40]
Boris Kodjoe 8 March 1973 — Kodjoe is known for his film credits that include Resident Evil: Afterlife and Resident Evil: Retribution. [41]
Idris Elba 6 September 1972 — Idris Elba is known for his film credits that include Prometheus, Pacific Rim and Thor: The Dark World.
Majid Michel 22 September 1980 —
Nadia Buari 21 November 1982 —
Jackie Appiah 5 December 1983 — Award winning actress of the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Van Vicker 1 August 1977 —
Freema Agyeman 20 March 1979 —
Yvonne Nelson 12 November 1985 —
Juliet Ibrahim Safo 3 March 1986 —
Holly Quin-Ankrah c. 1987 (age 27–28) —
Adjoa Andoh 14 January 1963 —

Authors and novelists

Authors and novelists
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
J. E. Casely Hayford 29 September 1866 11 August 1930 (aged 63) Renowned author, editor, journalist, lawyer, educator, and politician awarded MBE.[42] [42]
J. E. Casely Hayford
Anton Wilhelm Amo c. 1703 c. 1759 (aged 55–56) Respected philosopher, novelists, and educator at the universities of Halle and Jena; and Anton Wilhelm Amo was treated as a member of the family of Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Anton Wilhelm Amo was the first African known to have attended a European university.[43] [43]
Ottobah Cugoano c. 1757 c. 1791 (aged 33–34) Renowned in the 18th century and author.[44] [44]

Filmmakers

Filmmakers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Shirley Frimpong-Manso c. 1977 (age 37–38) — Renowned film director, screenwriter, and Film producer and also founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the film, television, and advertising production company Sparrow Productions.[45] Frimpong-Manso received the "Best Director" at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards.[46] [45]
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Leila Djansi 17 July 1981 — Renowned filmmaker; Djansi was awarded a 2009 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (WorldFest) Platinum Award, received three 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards and was nominated for 11 African Movie Academy Awards for the film Sinking Sands and in 2011, Djansi presented with the Britannia Awards (BAFTA/LA) Pan African Film Festival Choice Award.[47] [47]
Lydia Forson c. 1984 (age 30–31) — Renowned and award winning screenwriter, film producer and actress; and in 2010, Lydia Forson received the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards for "Best Actress in a Leading Role".[48] [48]

Journalists

Journalists
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas — Renowned investigative journalist.[49] Anas is famous for utilizing his anonymity as a tool in his investigation arsenal (very few people have seen his face).[50] Anas, a multimedia journalist who specializes in print media and documentary, Anas focuses on issues of human rights and anti-corruption in sub-Saharan Africa.[49][50] [49]
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Samia Yaba Nkrumah
Gamal Nkrumah c. 1959 (age 55–56) — Renowned journalist and an editor of Al Ahram Weekly newspaper.[51] Nkrumah received his doctorate in political science from the School of Oriental and African Studies.[51] Nkrumah initially worked as a political journalist at Al-Ahram Weekly.[51] [51]
Afua Hirsch — Renowned journalist, barrister and human rights development worker.[52][53] Afua Hirsch is a correspondent for the newspaper The Guardian.[54] Afua Hirsch serves as The Guardian‍ '​s West Africa correspondent.[53][54] [52]
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Samia Yaba Nkrumah 23 June 1960 — Renowned journalist and politician; Nkrumah completed her studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London, where Nkrumah received her Master's degree.[51] [51]

Musicians

Musicians
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Rhian Afua Benson 10 January 1977 — Renowned soul and jazz singer and songwriter.[55] [55]
Sarkodie 10 July 1985 — Award-winning and renowned hiplife and hip hop recording artist, entertainer, and brand ambassador.[56] Sarkodie raps in Akan language.[56] In 2012, Sarkodie received the BET Awards for "Best International Act Africa".[56] Sarkodie is considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance; and Sarkodie has a large fan base in Africa.[56] [56]
Phreeda Sharp c. 1988 (age 26–27) — Phreeda Sharp – nicknamed 'Sharp Shooter' for her impressively rapid-fire flow is a renowned antagonistic rapper, musician and record executive.[57][58] [57]
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Efya 10 April 1987 — Award-winning neo soul vocalist, songwriter, and performer.[59]
Richie Mensah 17 May 1986 — Award-winning and renowned hiplife singer-songwriter, record producer and record executive; Mensah is record executive of Lynx Entertainment record label.[60][61][62] [60]
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Reggie Rockstone — Renowned hiplife rapper and pioneer of the hiplife music genre.[63] Reggie Rockstone pioneered the hiplife art form and music genre and has played an important role in the development of the uniquely Akan music genre.[63] Reggie Rockstone raps in Akan language.[63] In 2004, Reggie Rockstone won the Kora Award for the "Best African Video".[64] [63]
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Fuse ODG c. 1988 (age 26–27) — Award-winning and renowned musician; Fuse ODG renowned smash-hit singles include "Azonto", "Antenna", and "Million Pound Girl".[65][66] [65]
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Television presenters

Television presenters
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Deborah Owusu-Bonsu 25 August 1984 — Renowned television presenter and academic.[67][68] [67]
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Ama K. Abebrese 3 May 1980 — Renowned television presenter and in 2011 Abebrese won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.[69] [69]
Sonia Ibrahim — Renowned television presenter.[70] [70]
Omenaa Mensah 26 July 1979 — Renowned television presenter, weather forecaster and economists.[71] [71]
Reggie Yates 31 May 1983 — Renowned television presenter.

Monarchs

Monarchs
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Osei Tutu I c. 1660 c. 1717 (aged 56–57) King Osei Tutu I is renowned and credited for founding the great Akan Kingdom of Ashanti.[72] [72]
Akan Kingdom of Ashanti King Osei Tutu II
Opoku Ware I c. 1700 c. 1750 (aged 49–50) King Opoku Ware I is renowned and credited with being the "empire builder" of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti during his role as king, which lasted from 1720 or as early as 1718.[73] [73]
Opoku Ware II 30 November 1919 26 February 1999 (aged 79) By name, King Opoku Ware II is in direct succession to King Opoku Ware I.[74] [74]
Prempeh I 18 December 1870 12 May 1931 (aged 60) King Prempeh I ruled the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti from 26 March 1888 until 12 May 1931; and King Asantehene Prempeh I is renowned for fighting an Akan Kingdom of Ashanti war against Britain in 1893.[75] [75]
Prempeh II c. 1892 27 May 1970 (aged 77–78) By name, King Prempeh II is in direct succession to King Prempeh I.[74] [74]
Osei Tutu II 6 May 1950 — By name, King Asantehene Osei Tutu II is in direct succession to the founder of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti, King Osei Tutu I.[74] [74]

Physicians

Physicians
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng c. 1950 (age 64–65) — Frimpong-Boateng is a renowned physician and cardiothoracic surgeon; Frimpong-Boateng is the first black African (sub-Saharan Africa) to perform a heart transplant.[76] [76]
Jacob Kwakye-Maafo
Kwame Addo-Kufuor 14 July 1940 — Addo-Kufuor is a renowned physician and politician; Addo-Kufuor attended UCL Medical School, graduating with a degree in medicine from the University of Cambridge and Addo-Kufuor obtained his post-graduate degree from Middlesex Medical School Hospital.[77] [77]
Jacob Kwakye-Maafo c. 1940 (age 74–75) — Kwakye-Maafo is a renowned physician and surgeon specializing in Obstetrics and gynaecology.[78] [78]

Sports

American footballers

American footballers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Ebenezer Ekuban 29 May 1976 — Ekuban is a renowned defensive end and he was originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (20th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft before going to play for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos in National Football League (NFL).[79][80][81] [79]
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Ezekiel Ansah 29 May 1989 — Ansah is a renowned defensive end for the Detroit Lions in National Football League (NFL); Ansah was drafted by the Detroit Lions in first round (5th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.[82][83][84][85] [82]
[83]
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Jon Asamoah 21 July 1988 — Asamoah is a renowned offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs in National Football League (NFL); Asamoah was considered one of the top interior offensive linemen for the 2010 NFL Draft.[86][87] [86]
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Charlie Peprah 24 February 1983 — Peprah is a renowned safety; Peprah was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft and he played for the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2008, the Atlanta Falcons in 2009, the Green Bay Packers again from 2010 to 2011, and the Dallas Cowboys in National Football League (NFL).[88][89] [88]
[89]
Nyan Boateng 23 February 1987 — Nyan Boateng is a wide receiver formally of the New York Giants in National Football League (NFL).[90] [90]
Joseph Addai 3 May 1983 — Addai is a renowned running back and was selected in the first round (30th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts and played for the Indianapolis Colts for six seasons in National Football League (NFL) and played for the New England Patriots in National Football League (NFL).[91] [91]
Clint Sintim 21 February 1986 — Sintim is a renowned linebacker and was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft in National Football League (NFL).[92] [92]

Canadian footballers

Skiers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kennedy Nkeyasen 7 April 1976 — Nkeyasen is a renowned free safety (converted from running back) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[93][94] [93]
[94]

Rugby League players

Rugby League players
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Dennis Tuffour 17 February 1989 — Tuffour is a renowned professional rugby league player and fullback for Doncaster RLFC and Hull FC in Super League.[95][96] [95]
[96]
Matty Blythe
Matty Blythe 20 November 1988 — Matty Blythe is a renowned professional rugby league player and second-row for Warrington Wolves and Bradford Bulls in Super League.[97] [97]

Basketball players

Basketball players
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Pops Mensah-Bonsu 7 September 1983 — In the language Akan (Twi), Mensah-Bonsu's name means King (Nana) Father (Papa) Thursday-Born (Yaw) Third Son (Mensah) Whale (Bonsu) from the Akan names system. In several interviews Mensah-Bonsu has suggested that his family earned its surname when an ancestor slew a whale.[98] Mensah-Bonsu currently plays for Galatasaray Liv Hospital of the Turkish Basketball League and has a number of nicknames, including "King Whale Killer" from his name's meaning and "Big Daddy," popularized by Toronto play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin and other commentators.[99] [98]
[99]
Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Eric Boateng 20 November 1985 — Boateng formally signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[100][101] Boateng currently plays for La Unión of the LNB.[102] [100]
[101]
[102]

Boxers

Boxers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Jack Johnson (boxer) 31 March 1878 10 June 1946 (aged 68) World Heavyweight Boxing Champion (1908–1915). [103]
Jack Johnson
Michael Ebo Danquah — World Boxing Council (WBC) International Light Flyweight Title Champion. [104]

Combat sports

Combat sports
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kofi Kingston 14 August 1981 — Kofi Kingston is a renowned professional wrestler and four time Intercontinental Champion.[105] [105]
Kofi Kingston
Joey Ansah 24 November 1982 — Ansah is a renowned martial artist in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do and in the martial art of Capoeira; and Ansah is a renowned actor for his roles in the Martial arts films of The Bourne Ultimatum and Street Fighter: Legacy.[106][107][108] [106]
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Prince Nana c. 1977 (age 37–38) — Prince Nana is a renowned professional wrestler and Ring of Honor professional wrestling promotion.[109] [109]

Footballers

Footballers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kim Grant 25 September 1972 — Involved in professional association football for over 18 years, playing in Europe and Asia leagues.
Tony Yeboah 6 June 1966 — Yeboah is Considered one of the most prominent and prolific goal scorers in Africa football history.
Arthur Wharton 28 October 1865 13 December 1930 (aged 65) First black professional association football player in the world. [110]
[111]
[112]
Phil Ofosu-Ayeh 15 September 1991 — Ofosu-Ayeh is a Tough and no-nonsense professional association football defender.
Michael Essien 3 December 1982 — In 2005, Essien became the most expensive African footballer in history fee of £24.4 million. He is often referred to as the 'Bison' for his tough tackling style, boundless energy and physical presence on the association football pitch. [113]
[114]
Curtis Obeng 14 February 1989 — Obeng is a Skillful professional association football defender currently with Swansea City in the Premier League.
Samuel Kuffour 3 September 1976 — Kuffour is a Tough and no-nonsense professional association football defender and known for his great physical power, Kuffour is best remembered for his time with Bayern Munich, whom he represented for over a decade, winning a total of 17 major titles, and playing in nearly 250 official matches.
John Mensah 29 November 1982 — Mensah is a Tough and no-nonsense professional association football defender in which Mensah's physique has earned him the moniker the 'Rock of Gibraltar', and is currently with Nitra in the Corgoň Liga.
Kevin Prince 6 March 1987 — Kevin Prince is a Dynamic and decisive professional association football box-to-box midfielder and defensive midfielder.
Kwadwo Asamoah 9 December 1988 — In 2013, Kwadwo Asamoah was ranked as the 27th (twenty-seventh) best footballer in the world by Bloomberg. [115]
Yaw Ihle Amankwah 7 July 1988 — Amankwah is a Powerhouse and no-nonsense professional association football defender.
Asamoah Gyan 22 November 1985 — Asamoah Gyan is a Prominent and prolific goal scorer and nominated for FIFA Ballon d'Or.
Richmond Boakye 28 January 1993 — Boakye is a Decisive and elusive professional association football striker currently with Juventus.
Quincy Owusu-Abeyie 15 April 1986 — Owusu-Abeyie is known for his footspeed and is considered as one of the most skillful forward and third fastest professional association football player in the world. [116]
Derek Asamoah 1 May 1981 — Asamoah is a Forward, known for his footspeed and dribbling ability. He operates on either wing, delivering sharp crosses, and as a second striker with Daegu FC in the K-League Classic.

Football managers

Football managers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Charles Gyamfi c. 1929 (age 85–86) — Renowned manager and head coach; football coaching career highlights of Gyamfi include winning the Africa Cup of Nations three times, making Gyamfi the most successful coach in Africa Cup of Nations history.[117] [117]
Chris Hughton
Fred Osam-Duodu — Renowned manager and head coach; football coaching career highlights of Osam-Duodu include winning the Africa Cup of Nations.[118] [118]
James Kwesi Appiah 9 August 1959 — Renowned manager and head coach; Appiah has received technical training from Manchester City in the Premier League.[119][120] [119]
[120]
Maxwell Konadu 4 December 1972 — Renowned manager and head coach; from 2011 to 2012, Konadu served as assistant manager and then head coach for Asante Kotoko and the African club of the 20th century.[121] [121]
Chris Hughton 11 December 1958 — Renowned football manager; from 1993 to 2007, Chris Hughton served as head coach and then assistant manager for Tottenham Hotspur and he joined Newcastle United as first team head coach in 2008, and, following their relegation, became caretaker manager.[122] Chris Hughton led Newcastle United back to the Premier League in his first season in charge, along the way breaking a number of records and securing the permanent managerial position.[122] Chris Hughton managed Birmingham City for a single season, leading them to 4th place in the league, before joining Norwich City in the Premier League in June 2012.[122] [122]

Skiers

Skiers
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong 19 December 1974 — Alpine skier nicknamed "The Snow Leopard", who competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics. [123]

Warriors

Warriors
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Yaa Asantewaa c. 1840 17 October 1921 (aged 80–81) Asantewaa is the renowned queen mother of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti and in 1900, Asantewaa led the Akan Kingdom rebellion known as the "War of the Golden Stool" against Britain.[124] [124]
Queen Nanny c. 1685 c. 1755 (aged 69–70) Akan Queen Nanny is a renowned leader in the eighteenth century and historical documents refer to her as the "rebels (sic) old obeah woman," and they legally grant "Nanny and the people now residing with her and their heirs Nanny Town".[125] [125]
Cuffy c. 1729 c. 1763 (aged 33–34) Cuffy (Kofi) is renowned for leading a revolt of more than 2,500 troops against a regime.[126] [126]
Denmark Vesey c. 1767 2 July 1822 (aged 54–55) Akan Denmark Vesey is renowned for planning a rebellion in 1822 and Denmark Vesey is regarded as a hero with the Denmark Vesey House named a National Historic Landmark.[127][128][129] [127]
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Nat Turner 2 October 1800 11 November 1831 (aged 31) Akan Nat Turner is renowned for leading a rebellion that resulted in 55 (fifty-five) Caucasoid deaths (Killing of 55 White peoples).[130] [130]

Military personnels

Military personnels
Name Born Ceased Notability Ref.
Akwasi Afrifa 24 April 1936 26 June 1979 (aged 43) Afrifa is a renowned Military Brigadier and Afrifa attended the Mons Officer Cadet School then completed officer training at the Royal Military Academy School of Infantry and Infantry tactics.[131] [131]
Ignatius Acheampong 23 September 1931 16 June 1979 (aged 47) Acheampong is a renowned Military General during the twentieth century.[132] [132]
Fred Akuffo 21 March 1937 26 June 1979 (aged 42) Akuffo is a renowned Military Lieutenant General and Akuffo trained at the Royal Military Academy among others, receiving his commission and Akuffo attended the National Defence College.[132] [132]

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