List of Ghanaians

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This list of notable Ghanaians includes people who were born in Ghana and people who are of Ghanaian ancestry, who are significantly notable for their life and/or work.

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University academics

Arts

Nkyinkim by Kwame Akoto-Bamfo at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice that opened in 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama. Nkyinkim Installation by Kwame Akoto Bamfo at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.jpg
Nkyinkim by Kwame Akoto-Bamfo at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice that opened in 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Sculpture and painting

Architecture

Fashion

Photography

Dancers and dance instructors

Business

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Adam Afriyie (left) and Lord Paul Boateng (right)

Other educators

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Beattie Casely-Hayford

Judiciary

Diplomats

Film actors and directors

Comedians

Journalists

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Military figures

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Physicians and surgeons

Politics

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Sports

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Isaac Dogboe
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Asamoah Gyan

Media

Writers and poets

Artists

Gospel artists

Information and communications technology

Activists

Inventors and innovators

Others

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