Kwabena Nketia was born (June 22, 1921) at Mampong, then a little town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He received his first musical education, and eventually trained as a teacher at the Presbyterian Training College, Akropong Akwapin – where he later taught and was appointed Acting Principal in 1952. At 23, a very young … Read more
Born in December 1895 at Bempong and died on 4th February 1965 in Nsawam. He was Dean of the Ghanaian nationalist politicians, and one of the principal opposition leaders to Kwame Nkrumah. Educated in law and philosophy in London, Danquah established a private law office after his return to the Gold Coast (Ghana) in 1927. … Read more
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was born in the port city of Sekondi-Takoradi. The multi-talented and internationally celebrated musician has decades or experience under his belt. He is a versatile and irrepressible singer/songwriter/producer, who is credited by some to be the originator of afro rap. He exploded on the music scene with a jazzy highlife sounds called Simigwa-Do. … Read more
Nana Kreku Duah, son of Nana Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwah Ampem II was born in Kumasi on May 6, 1950. His father was Nana Boakye Danquah of Nkyenkyire. At a very early age, he was adopted by his uncle, Oheneba Mensah Bonsu, Hiahene, one of the leading chiefs at the court of Manhyia, who … Read more
In 1998 Ghana lost one of its greatest highlife exponents, the Accra born King Bruce who composed many highlife classics, particularly in his native language Ga. He had a particular ability to write his Ga lyrics in a poetic way and put to haunting and relaxed melodies. King Bruce was born in James Town, Accra, … Read more
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DARKO FARMS & CO. LTD. PROFILE Rev. Dr. Kwabena Darko, heads one of Ghana’s most successful private enterprises, Darko Farms & Co. Ltd. He is the principal shareholder of the family enterprise, which produces more than 50 percent of Ghana’s day-old-chicks, and a large proportion of its table eggs … Read more
Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor was born on December 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana. He had his Secondary Education at Prempeh College where he passed at the top of his class. He enrolled at Lincoln Inn, London, and was called to the Bar in 1961 at the age of 22 =. He then entered Oxford University … Read more
Mr. Daniel Augustus Lartey, the 2000 presidential candidate of the Great Consolidated Popular Party, was born on August 1, 1926 at Winneba in the Central Region. In 1940 he obtained a diploma at the London Chamber of Commerce and Sloan’s Shorthand Certificate of Proficiency in 1942. He also obtained a diploma in commerce and industry … Read more
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela was born on April 4, 1939, in Witbank, South Africa. He began singing and playing piano as a child. But at age 14, after seeing the film, YOUNG MAN WITH A HORN, where Kirk Douglas portrays American Jazz trumpeter, Bix Beiderbecke, he took up trumpet, given to the young Hugh by Archbishop … Read more
Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills was born on July 21st, 1944, at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and hails from Ekumfi Otuam in the Mfantsiman East Constituency of the Central Region. He launched a lifelong interest in acquiring knowledge at Achimota Secondary School, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education (GCE) … Read more
Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey, the sweet-scented name that has for two decades and more, filled the scientific and academic world with its fragrance is a Professor of Mathematics, Scholar, Nuclear Physicist and a Consultant in Informatics for Development. Prof Allotey, a prodigy born in August 1932 to a humble parentage at Saltpond in the … Read more
Papa She’ee is a highlife & hiplife musician from Ghana based in the US. He is known as the Wonder boy and has graced many Ghanaian entertainment events in the USA. Papa She’ee was also the first Ghanaian musician to release a DVD on the music scene. From Papa Shee- “I want my song to … Read more
Henry Godson-Afful is an anointed servant of God who operates in the prophetic and power ministry. He is a highly sought after conference speaker. He has ministered the word in Africa, USA & Europe. Pastor Henry is a vibrant preacher with notable signs and wonders following his ministry. He holds a Bachelor of Education degree … Read more
FOR someone like Stella Dugan who doesn’t have a hobby, it doesn’t come as a surprise at all that all her energies are geared towards her work as a professional musician. And so it turns out that in the 12 years that she’s been into music, Stella Ahenewa Dugan (nee Seal) has churned out nine … Read more
Taiye Selasi (born 2 November 1979) is a writer and photographer of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin. Early life and education Selasi was born in London, England, and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, the elder of twin daughters in a family of physicians. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in American … Read more
Sonnie Badu is a multiple award winning Gospel singer, songwriter, philanthropist, producer, TV presenter and author. He is arguably the most successful gospel export to emerge out of Africa in recent years. His unique blend of intimate worship, high class visuals, and his energetic style of ushering congregations into the presence of God is affecting … Read more
Nana Richard Abiona (born 1988), better known by his stage name Fuse ODG, is a British musician of Ghanaian decent. He is best known for his 2013 single “Antenna” which peaked to number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Born in London and raised in Ghana, Fuse returned to London for his secondary education, where … Read more
Komla was born 3 October 1972 in Accra to a family of academics. His mother, Cecilia, was an educationist, editor and writer of children’s books, and a key influence in encouraging Komla to take up journalism. His father, Ernest, was a professor of sociology, and his sister, Mawuena, a geologist, who worked in communications for … Read more
John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor (born 8 December 1938) was the second President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana (2001–2009) and Chairperson of the African Union (2007–2008). His victory over John Atta-Mills after the end of Jerry Rawlings’ second term marked the first peaceful democratic transition of power in Ghana since the country’s independence in 1957. … Read more
Born on October 14, 1954, Mr. Joseph Sam Amankwanor comes from Adeiso in the Eastern Region. He holds Institute of Motor Industry, London, which he obtained in 1980. He is a Business Person and Self-Employed (Several Business Activities) before he became an MP. He is a Christian (Royal House Temple) married with five children. He … Read more