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

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Kwame Anthony Appiah
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George Ayittey

Arts

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Nkyinkim by Kwame Akoto-Bamfo at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Ozwald Boateng

Sculpture and painting

Architecture

Dance

Fashion

Photography

Business

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Adam Afriyie
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Lord Paul Boateng

Other educators

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Beattie Casely-Hayford

Judiciary

Diplomats

Film actors and directors

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Idris Elba
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Boris Kodjoe

Comedians

Journalists

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Military figures

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Jerry John Rawlings

Physicians and surgeons

Politics

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Sports

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Marcel Desailly
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Isaac Dogboe
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Asamoah Gyan
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Abedi Pele

Media

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Reggie Yates

Writers and poets

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William Boyd
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W. E. B. Du Bois

Artists

Gospel artists

Activists

Inventors and innovators

Others

See also

References

  1. "Dr. (Mrs). Beatrice Wiafe Addai – MEALS4NCDs Project" . Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  2. Vice.com