List of Akan people explained

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 Ashantiland peninsula near the equator precisely at the "centre of the Earth".[1]

Academic figures and inventors

align=center colspan=6Academic figures and inventors
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Francis Allotey9 August 19322 November 2017 (aged 85)Internationally respected mathematical physicist; known for the "Allotey Formalism" which arose from his work on soft X-ray spectroscopyalign=center rowspan="10"
Nat Quansah—Doctorate in philosophy; was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize
Lawrence Henry Yaw Ofosu-Appiah18 March 1920Academic; director of the Encyclopedia Africana
Kwame Anthony Appiah8 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.—Program Manager for Microsoft; spearheaded the development of dial-up internetworking technologies at Microsoft
Marcus Garvey17 August 1887Academic publisher, journalist, and orator[2] [3] [4]
Kofi Abrefa Busia11 July 1913Academic and politician; studied at University College, Oxford; took BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MA) and a DPhil in social anthropology[5]
J. B. Danquah4 Scholar, historian, philosopher and lawyer; studied at University of London; wrote The Akan Doctrine of God (1944)[6]
[7]
Kwame Nkrumah21 September 1909Lecturer; influential 20th-century advocate of Pan-Africanism; awarded the Lenin Peace Prize[8]
Simone Gbagbo20 June 1949—Historian, politician and former First Lady of Ivory Coast; cofounded the Ivorian Popular Front with her husband, former President Laurent Gbagbo, in 1982[9]

Architects and designers

align=center colspan=6Architects and designers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
David Adjaye—Architect; received OBE; 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[10] align=center rowspan="3"
Ozwald Boateng28 February 1967—Fashion designer; received OBE; known for his trademark twist on classic tailoring and bespoke style; CEO of the fashion design label Ozwald Boateng[11]
Adrien Sauvage30 May 1983—Fashion designer, director and photographer; CEO of the fashion design label House A. Sauvage[12]

Businesspersons and entrepreneurs

align=center colspan=6Businesspersons and entrepreneurs
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Paul Cuffee17 January 1759Quaker and businessman; built a lucrative shipping empire[13]
[14]
[15] 		align=center rowspan="7"
Paa Kwesi Nduom15 February 1953—Businessman, business consultant and politician; received Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree, Master's degree in Management and PhD (Service Delivery Systems) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee[16]
Adam Afriyie4 August 1965—Businessman and politician; self-made multi-millionaire; worth an estimated £100 million (£100,000,000+); Afriyie is chairman of Connect Support Services, an IT support company; owned two-thirds of DeHavilland; regional finalist in the 2003 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards; Governor of the Museum of London; trustee of the Museum in Docklands; a director of Policy Exchange[17]
Sam E. Jonah19 November 1949—Businessman; received KBE; Executive chairman of Jonah Capital, equity fund; previously Corporate President of AngloGold Ashanti[18]
Paul Boateng14 June 1951—Businessman and Lord; currently a non-executive Director of Aegis Defence Services, a private military company, private security company, and military and risk management company[19]
[20]
Dentaa Amoateng—Businesswoman, award-winning entrepreneur, general manager and sports agent[21]
Menaye Donkor20 March 1981—Businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist; received BBA, BBusSci, MBA, and MMR degrees in marketing and business marketing at York University[22]
[23]

Economists and bankers

align=center colspan=6Economists and bankers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kwesi Nyantakyi—Banker, lawyer and football administrator[24]
[25] 		align=center rowspan="6"
Kwesi Amissah-Arthur29 April 1951—Economist, academician and politician
Kofi Annan8 April 193818 August 2018Economist, diplomat, Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel laureate[26]
Edward S. Ayensu—Economist and scientist; studied the biological sciences at the University of London; formerly Director and Senior Scientist at the Smithsonian Institution; international development advisor on science, technology and economic development; Member of the Board of Trustees of the UN University for Peace; member of the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Forestry Management Limited; 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; founding Chairman of the African Biosciences Network; wrote Ashanti Gold (1997)[27]
[28]
John Atta Mills21 July 1944Economist, tax advisor and law professor; received LLM at London School of Economics and Political Science[29]
Charles Konan Banny11 November 1942—Economist, banker, former governor of the Central Bank of West African States, aka BCEAO; former prime minister of Ivory Coast; former candidate for the 2015 presidential election[30]
[31]
[32]

Folklore

align=center colspan=6Folklore
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Okomfo AnokyeLegendary Akan figure best known as the wizard featured in the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti; priest, statesman and lawgiver; occupies a Merlin-like position in Akan history; co-founder of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti and helped establish its constitution, laws, and customs[33] align=center rowspan="1"

Judges and lawyers

align=center colspan=6Judges and lawyers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Joyce Bamford-Addo26 March 1937—Speaker and Supreme Court Judge[34]
[35] 		align=center rowspan="5"
Edward Akufo-Addo26 June 1906Lawyer, chief justice and politician; studied mathematics, politics and philosophy at St Peter's College, Oxford[36]
Nana Akufo-Addo29 March 1944—Lawyer and economist with international law firm Coudert Brothers; studied at City Law School (Inns of Court School of Law)[37]
John Kufuor8 December 1938—Lawyer and businessman; studied at Prempeh College, Lincoln's Inn, Exeter College, and University of Oxford; CEO of Kufuor Foundation[38]
John Banks Elliott9 February 1917Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary[39] [40] [41]

Media

Actors and actresses

align=center colspan=6Actors and actresses
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Vanessa L. Williams18 March 1963—[42] align=center rowspan="14"
Cynthia Addai-Robinson—Actress, Colombiana and in Star Trek Into Darkness[43]
Peter Mensah27 August 1959—Actor, Avatar, 300, Hidalgo, Tears of the Sun, Jason X, Harvard Man, Bless the Child and The Incredible Hulk[44]
Boris Kodjoe8 March 1973—Actor, and [45]
Idris Elba6 September 1972—Actor, Prometheus, Pacific Rim and
Majid Michel22 September 1980—
Nadia Buari21 November 1982—
Jackie Appiah5 December 1983—Award-winning actress of the Africa Movie Academy Awards
Van Vicker1 August 1977—
Freema Agyeman20 March 1979—
Yvonne Nelson12 November 1985—
Juliet Ibrahim Safo3 March 1986—
Holly Quin-Ankrah—
Adjoa Andoh14 January 1963—

Authors and novelists

align=center colspan=6Authors and novelists
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
J. E. Casely Hayford29 September 1866Author, editor, journalist, lawyer, educator, and politician; awarded MBE[46] align=center rowspan="3"
Anton Wilhelm AmoPhilosopher, novelist, and educator at the universities of Halle and Jena; was treated as a member of the family of Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; first African known to have attended a European university[47]
Ottobah CugoanoAbolitionist, philosopher, and author[48]

Filmmakers

align=center colspan=6Filmmakers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Shirley Frimpong-Manso—Film director, screenwriter, and film producer; founder and CEO of the film, television, and advertising production company Sparrow Productions; received the "Best Director" at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards[49]
[50] 		align=center rowspan="4"
Leila Djansi17 July 1981—Filmmaker; was awarded a 2009 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Platinum Award, received three 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards and was nominated for 11 Africa Movie Academy Awards for the film Sinking Sands; in 2011, was presented with the Britannia Awards (BAFTA/LA) Pan African Film Festival Choice Award[51]
Lydia Forson—Award winning screenwriter, film producer and actress; received the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" in 2010[52]
Akissi Delta5 March 1960—Actress; producer of Ma famille (My family), one of the most successful TV series in French-speaking Africa over the last decade[53]
[54]
[55]

Journalists

align=center colspan=6Journalists
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas—Investigative journalist
famous for utilizing his anonymity as a tool in his investigation arsenal (very few people have seen his face); a multimedia journalist who specializes in print media and documentary; focuses on issues of human rights and anti-corruption in sub-Saharan Africa
[56]
[57] 		align=center rowspan="4"
Gamal Nkrumah—Journalist; editor of Al Ahram Weekly newspaper; received his doctorate in political science from the School of Oriental and African Studies; initially worked as a political journalist at Al-Ahram Weekly[58]
Afua Hirsch—Journalist, barrister and human rights development worker; West Africa correspondent for the newspaper The Guardian[59]
[60]
[61]
Samia Yaba Nkrumah23 June 1960—Journalist and politician; completed her studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London, where she received her Master's degree
Ron Claiborne28 February 1967—journalist and correspondent for ABC News, he is the current "more news reporter" for the weekend edition of Good Morning America[62]

Musicians

align=center colspan=6Musicians
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Rhian Afua Benson10 January 1977—Soul and jazz singer and songwriter[63] align=center rowspan="8"
Sarkodie10 July 1985—Award-winning hiplife and hip hop recording artist, entertainer, and brand ambassador; raps in Akan language; received the BET Awards for "Best International Act Africa" in 2012; considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance; has a large fan base in Africa[64]
Bisa Kdei19 March 1986—Afrobeats and highlife musician and record producer;[65]
[66]
Efya10 April 1987—Award-winning neo soul vocalist, songwriter, and performer[67]
Richie Mensah17 May 1986—Award-winning hiplife singer-songwriter, record producer, and record executive of Lynx Entertainment record label[68]
[69]
[70]
Reggie Rockstone4 November 1964—Rapper and pioneer of the hiplife music genre; raps in Akan language; won the Kora Award for the "Best African Video" in 2004[71]
[72]
Fuse ODG—Award-winning musician; smash-hit singles include "Azonto", "Antenna", and "Million Pound Girl"[73]
[74]
Meiway17 March 1962—Rose to fame in the early 1990s when he created and popularized Zoblazo music; nicknamed Professor Awolowoh or the Genius of Kpalèzou; known for his smash hit "Miss Lolo" from the 2001 album Eternel (700% Zoblazo)[75]
[76]
Kuami Eugene1 February 1997-Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musicican
Ofori Amponsah2 March 1974-Ghanaian Highlife musician, famously known for songs 'Emmanuella' and 'Otoolege'
Gyakie16 December 1999-R&B and afro-fusion singer
Kofi Kinaata15 April 1990-Musician and Songwriter
Daddy Lumba29 September 1964-Legendary Ghanaian musician, widely regarded as one of the best Highlife musicians ever.

Television presenters

align=center colspan=6Television presenters
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Deborah Owusu-Bonsu25 August 1984—Television presenter and academic[77]
[78] 		align=center rowspan="5"
Ama K. Abebrese3 May 1980—Television presenter; won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" in 2011[79]
Sonia Ibrahim—Television presenter[80]
Omenaa Mensah26 July 1979—Television presenter, weather forecaster and economist[81]
Reggie Yates31 May 1983—Television presenter

Monarchs

align=center colspan=6Monarchs
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Osei Tutu IKing; credited with founding the great Akan Kingdom of Ashanti[82] align=center rowspan="6"
Opoku Ware IKing; credited with being the "empire builder" of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti during his reign, which lasted from 1720 or as early as 1718[83]
Queen Pokou-Queen; niece of Osei Kofi Tutu I and founder of the Baoule People I
Prempeh I18 December 1870King; ruled the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti from 26 March 1888 until 12 May 1931; known for fighting an Akan Kingdom of Ashanti war against Britain in 1893[84]
Prempeh IIKing; by name, is in direct succession to King Prempeh I
Opoku Ware II30 November 1919King; by name, is in direct succession to King Opoku Ware I
Osei Tutu II6 May 1950—King; by name, is in direct succession to the founder of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti, King Osei Tutu I[85]

Physicians

align=center colspan=6Physicians
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng—Physician and cardiothoracic surgeon; first black African (sub-Saharan Africa) to perform a heart transplant[86] align=center rowspan="4"
Kwame Addo-Kufuor14 July 1940—Physician and politician; attended UCL Medical School, graduating with a degree in medicine from the University of Cambridge; obtained his post-graduate degree from Middlesex Medical School Hospital[87]
Jacob Kwakye-Maafo—Physician and surgeon specializing in obstetrics and gynaecology[88]
Félix Houphouët-Boigny18 October 1905First President of Ivory Coast (1960 to 1993), serving for more than three decades until his death[89]

Sports

American footballers

align=center colspan=6American footballers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Ebenezer Ekuban29 May 1976—Defensive end
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 the National Football League (NFL)
[90]
[91]
[92] 		align=center rowspan="7"
Ezekiel Ansah29 May 1989—Defensive end for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL); drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (5th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft[93]
[94]
[95]
[96]
Jon Asamoah21 July 1988—Offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL); considered one of the top interior offensive linemen for the 2010 NFL draft
Charlie Peprah24 February 1983—Safety
drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft; played for the Green Bay Packers 2006–2008, the Atlanta Falcons in 2009, the Green Bay Packers again 2010–2011, and the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL)
[97]
[98]
Nyan Boateng23 February 1987—Wide receiver formally of the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL)[99]
Joseph Addai3 May 1983—Running back
selected in the first round (30th overall) of the 2006 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts; played for the Colts for six seasons in the NFL; played for the New England Patriots in the NFL
[100]
Clint Sintim21 February 1986—Linebacker
drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft in the NFL
[101]
[102]
[103] 		align=center rowspan="1"

Canadian footballers

align=center colspan=6Skiers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kennedy Nkeyasen7 April 1976—Free safety
converted from running back) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL)

Rugby League players

align=center colspan=6Rugby league players
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Dennis Tuffour17 February 1989—professional rugby league footballer for Doncaster and Hull F.C. in the Super League[104]
[105] 		align=center rowspan="2"
Matty Blythe20 November 1988—professional rugby league footballer and for the Warrington Wolves and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League[106]

Basketball players

align=center colspan=6Basketball players
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Pops Mensah-Bonsu7 September 1983—In the language Akan (Twi), Mensah-Bonsu's name means King (Nana) Father (Papa) Thursday-Born (Yaw) Third Son (Mensah) Whale (Bonsu) in the Akan names system; has suggested in interviews that his family earned the surname when an ancestor slew a whale; plays for Galatasaray Liv Hospital of the Turkish Basketball League; has a number of nicknames, including "King Whale Killer" and "Big Daddy", popularized by Toronto play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin and other commentators[107]
[108] 		align=center rowspan="2"
Eric Boateng20 November 1985—Formally signed with the Los Angeles Lakers; currently plays for La Unión of the LNB[109]
[110]
[111]

Boxers

align=center colspan=6Boxers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Jack Johnson (boxer)31 March 1878World Heavyweight Boxing Champion (1908–1915)[112] align=center rowspan="2"
Michael Ebo Danquah—World Boxing Council (WBC) International Light Flyweight Title Champion[113]

Combat sports

align=center colspan=6Combat sports
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kofi Kingston14 August 1981—Professional wrestler and four time Intercontinental Champion[114] align=center rowspan="3"
Joey Ansah24 November 1982—Martial artist in tae kwon do and capoeira; actor in martial arts films The Bourne Ultimatum and [115]
[116]
[117]
Prince Nana—Professional wrestler and member of Ring of Honor professional wrestling promotion[118]

Footballers

align=center colspan=6Footballers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kim Grant25 September 1972—Involved in professional association football for over 18 years, playing in Europe and Asia leaguesalign=center rowspan="16"
Tony Yeboah6 June 1966—Considered one of the most prominent and prolific goal scorers in African football history
Arthur Wharton28 October 1865First black professional association football player in the world[119]
[120]
[121]
Michael Essien3 December 1982—In 2005, became the most expensive African footballer in history, with a fee of £24.4 million; often referred to as the 'Bison' for his tough tackling style, boundless energy and physical presence on the association football pitch[122]
[123]
Samuel Kuffour3 September 1976—Professional association football defender; known 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 Mensah29 November 1982—Professional association football defender; nicknamed the 'Rock of Gibraltar'; currently with Eskilstuna in the Allsvenskan
Kevin-Prince Boateng6 March 1987—Professional association football box-to-box midfielder and defensive midfielder
Kwadwo Asamoah9 December 1988—Ranked as the 27th best footballer in the world by Bloomberg in 2013[124]
Asamoah Gyan22 November 1985—Goal scorer; nominated for FIFA Ballon d'Or
Quincy Owusu-Abeyie15 April 1986—Known for his footspeed; considered one of the most skillful forwards; third fastest professional association football player in the world[125]
Simon Adingra1 January 2002—Professional association football winger, won Best Young Player at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, assisting twice in the final.

Football managers

align=center colspan=6Football managers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Charles Gyamfi—Manager and head coach; football coaching career highlights include winning the Africa Cup of Nations three times, making him the most successful coach in Africa Cup of Nations history[126] align=center rowspan="5"
Fred Osam-Duodu—Manager and head coach; football coaching career highlights include winning the Africa Cup of Nations[127]
James Kwesi Appiah9 August 1959—Manager and head coach; received technical training from Manchester City in the Premier League[128]
[129]
Maxwell Konadu4 December 1972—Manager and head coach; from 2011 to 2012, served as assistant manager and then head coach for Asante Kotoko and the African club of the 20th century[130]
Chris Hughton11 December 1958—Football manager; from 1993 to 2007, served as head coach and then assistant manager for Tottenham Hotspur; joined Newcastle United as first team head coach in 2008; following their relegation, became caretaker manager; 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; managed Birmingham City for one season, leading them to 4th place in the league, before joining Norwich City in the Premier League in June 2012[131]

Skiers

align=center colspan=6Skiers
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong19 December 1974—Alpine skier nicknamed "The Snow Leopard"; competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics[132] align=center rowspan="1"

Track

Warriors and revolutionary leaders

align=center colspan=6Warriors
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Yaa AsantewaaQueen mother of the Akan Kingdom of Ashanti; led the Akan Kingdom rebellion known as the "War of the Golden Stool" against Britain in 1900[133]
Queen NannyAshanti Queen Nanny or Nana Akua (from "Nana", a title for a queen or king); leader in the eighteenth century; historical documents refer to her as the "rebels (sic) old obeah/"obayie" woman", and they legally grant "Nanny and the people now residing with her and their heirs Nanny Town"[134]
CuffyCuffy (Kofi Badu) led the Berbice Slave Uprising in present day Guyana, leading more than 2,500 troops against the Dutch colonial regime[135]
Denmark VeseyPlanned a rebellion in 1822; regarded as a hero with the Denmark Vesey House, named a National Historic Landmark[136]
[137]
[138]
Nat Turner2 October 1800Led a rebellion that resulted in 55 Caucasoid deaths; his grandmother was of Akan origin[139]
Harriet TubmanOral traditions of Harriet Tubman's family said she was of Akan Ashanti people descent

Military personnel

align=center colspan=6Military personnel
NameBornDiedNotabilityRef.
Akwasi Afrifa24 April 1936Brigadier
attended the Mons Officer Cadet School; completed officer training at the Royal Military Academy
[140] align=center rowspan="3"
Ignatius Acheampong23 September 1931General during the twentieth century[141]
Fred Akuffo21 March 1937Lieutenant General
trained at the Royal Military Academy, receiving his commission; attended the National Defence College

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