Avance Media, a leading African PR and rating firm, has released the Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025, its annual ranking of the country’s most influential personalities whose leadership, authority and impact shaped Ghana’s political, economic, social and cultural landscape over the past year.
The Powerlist recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional influence and measurable impact across 10 carefully defined categories, including governance, civil society, business leadership, media, sports, religion, traditional leadership, education, law and national security. Together, these sectors reflect the breadth of leadership driving Ghana’s development.
According to Avance Media, selection for the Powerlist is guided by five key criteria: influence; leadership and authority; measurable impact; relevance within the year under review; and public visibility and accountability. These benchmarks ensure the list goes beyond titles to highlight real leadership and tangible contributions.
Speaking on the release, Prince Akpah, Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media, explained that the Powerlist is designed to provoke national reflection on leadership, responsibility and accountability, while celebrating individuals whose actions and decisions continue to shape Ghana’s evolving society.
The 2025 edition features a diverse mix of leaders, including heads of the arms of government, business executives, traditional and religious leaders, creatives, sports icons and media personalities. Notable names include President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The list also highlights 28 outstanding Ghanaian women, underscoring the growing influence of women in leadership across national and international spheres.
More details about the Powerlist are available at gh.avancemedia.org.
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Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025 (Alphabetical Order)
- Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (Hon.) || Politician & Founder, United Party
- Alban Bagbin (Rt. Hon.) || Speaker, Parliament of Ghana
- Albert Dwumfour || President, Ghana Journalists Association
- Alex Apau Dadey || Founder & Chairman, KGL Group
- Alexander Afenyo-Markin (Hon.) || Minority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
- Amma Twum-Amoah (H.E.) || Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union
- Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh || Founder & CEO, Brainwave Tech Africa
- Anita Erskine || CEO, Erskine Communications
- Antoine Semenyo || Footballer, Black Stars & Bournemouth
- Bernard Avle || Media Personality, Citi FM & Channel One TV
- Beryl Agyekum-Ayaaba || Founder & CEO, Echohouse
- Black Sherif || Musician
- Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart) || Media Personality, Onua FM & TV
- Bright Simons || Vice President, Imani Africa
- Cassiel Ato Forson (Hon. Dr.) || MP & Minister of Finance, Republic of Ghana
- Christian Tetteh Yohuno (COP) || Inspector General of Police
- Constance Swaniker || Founder, Design and Technical Institute
- Dag Heward-Mills (Bishop) || Founder and Presiding Bishop, UD-OLGC
- Daniel McKorley (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, McDan Group
- Dentaa Amoateng || Founder & President, GUBA Enterprise
- Diana Hamilton || Gospel Musician
- Efua Ghartey || President, Ghana Bar Association
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Trade, Industry & Agribusiness
- Elsie Effah Kaufmann (Prof.) || Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana
- Elvis Agyemang (Pastor) || Convenor, Alpha Hour
- Eric Nyamekye (Apostle Dr.) || Chairman, The Church of Pentecost
- Ernest Ofori Sarpong || Founder & Chairman, Special Group of Companies
- Fifi Fiavi Kwetey || General Secretary, National Democratic Congress
- Frank Amoakohene (Hon. Dr.) || Minister, Ashanti Region
- Gertrude Araba Torkornoo (HLJ) || Former Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
- Gifty Adorye || Gospel Musician
- Haruna Iddrisu (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Education
- Ibrahim Mahama || Founder & CEO, Engineers and Planners
- Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu || Executive Director, STAR-Ghana Foundation
- Jackie Appiah || Actress
- James Ebo Whyte || CEO, Roverman Productions
- James Gunu (Hon.) || Minister, Volta Region
- Jean Adukwei Mensa || Chairperson, Electoral Commission
- John Dramani Mahama (H.E.) || President, Republic of Ghana
- John Dumelo (Hon.) || MP & Deputy Minister of Food & Agriculture
- John Jinapor (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Energy & Green Transition
- Johnson Pandit Asiama (Dr.) || Governor, Bank of Ghana
- Johnson Asiedu Nketia (Hon.) || Chairman, National Democratic Congress
- Joseph Siaw Agyepong (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, Jospong Group
- Joyce Bawa Mogtari (Hon.) || Presidential Adviser and Special Aide
- Julius Debrah (Hon.) || Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana
- Justin Frimpong-Kodua (Hon.) || General Secretary, New Patriotic Party
- Kennedy Agyapong || Former MP & Flagbearer Aspirant, NPP
- Kurt Okraku || President, Ghana Football Association
- Kwadwo Sheldon || Founder & CEO, Kwadwo Sheldon Studios
- Lordina Mahama (H.E.) || First Lady, Republic of Ghana
- Mahama Abukari Gariba II || Yaa Naa
- Mahama Ayariga (Hon.) || Majority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
- Mahamudu Bawumia (H.E. Dr.) || Former Vice President
- Manasseh Azure Awuni || Journalist
- Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee (H.E.) || UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa
- Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi || President & CEO, ACET
- Mensa Otabil (Rev. Dr.) || Founder & General Overseer, ICGC
- Mohammed Kudus || Footballer, Black Stars & Tottenham Hotspur
- Moses Kwesi Baiden || Founder & Chairman, Margins ID Group
- Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (H.E. Prof.) || Vice President, Republic of Ghana
- Nana Aba Appiah Amfo (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana
- Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (H.E.) || Former President, Republic of Ghana
- Nana Ama McBrown || Media Personality, Onua TV
- Nana Kwame Bediako || Founder & Chairman, Kwarleyz Group
- Nathan Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) || CEO, EIB Network
- Nicholas Duncan-Williams (Archbishop) || Founder & General Overseer, Action Chapel
- Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II || President, National House of Chiefs
- Oliver Barker-Vormawor || Lawyer & Lead Convenor, #FixTheCountry
- Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin || Okyenhene
- Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II || Dormaahene
- Osei Kwame Despite || Founder & Chairman, Despite Group
- Osman Nuhu Sharubutu (Sheikh) || National Chief Imam
- Otto Addo || Head Coach, Black Stars
- Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II || Asantehene
- Patricia Obo-Nai || CEO, Telecel Ghana
- Patrick Awuah Jr. || Founder & President, Ashesi University
- Paul Baffoe-Bonnie (HLJ) || Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
- Philip Osei Bonsu || Media Personality, Asempa FM
- Piesie Esther || Gospel Musician
- Raymond Archer || Executive Director, EOCO
- Richard Nii Armah Quaye || Founder & President, RNAQ Holdings
- Rita Akosua Dickson (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, KNUST
- Sabah Zita Benson (H.E.) || High Commissioner to the UK
- Sam Korankye Ankrah (Apostle) || Founder & Apostle General, Royalhouse Chapel
- Samira Bawumia (H.E.) || Former Second Lady, Republic of Ghana
- Sammy Gyamfi || CEO, GoldBod
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Sarkodie || Musician
- Senyo Hosi || Convenor, One Ghana Movement
- Shatta Wale || Musician
- Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (Hon.) || Secretary-General, Commonwealth
- Stephen Wengam (Rev.) || General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Ghana
- Stonebwoy || Musician
- Tackie Teiko Tsuru II || Ga Mantse
- Theresa Ayoade || CEO, Charterhouse
- Togbe Afede XIV || Agbogbomefia
- Victor Smith (H.E.) || Ambassador to the United States
- William Agyapong (Lt. Gen.) || Chief of the Defence Staff, Ghana Armed Forces
- Wode Maya || YouTuber
