Avance Media, a leading African media and PR company, has announced its annual list of 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians for 2022. The list recognizes young people under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact in their respective industries and communities.
This year’s list features young people from various fields, including media, business, leadership, governance, and entertainment. Among the honorees are media personalities like Serwaa Amihere, Lexis Bill & Doreen Avio, business leaders like Abdul Karim Abdullah & Kennedy Agyapong Jnr, political figures like Hon, Samuel George & Sammy Gyamfi and entertainment icons like Stonebwoy, Camidoh, Kidi, Sarkodie & Wendy Shay.
The selection process was rigorous, and the honorees were chosen based on their achievements, impact, and contribution to society. Avance Media’s goal in publishing the list is to recognise the work of young Ghanaians who are making a difference and inspiring others to do the same.
In a statement, Prince Akpah, the Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media expressed his excitement about this year’s list, saying, “We are thrilled to announce the 2022 edition of the 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians. It is inspiring to see so many young people making a significant impact in their communities and industries. We hope their stories will motivate others to pursue their dreams and make a difference.”
The list has become a prestigious accolade in Ghana, with previous honorees going on to achieve greater success in their respective fields. Avance Media’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of young Ghanaians is a testament to their belief in the power of youth and their potential to drive positive change in the country.
Below is the full list of Avance Media’s 2022 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians arranged
in alphabetical order.
Abdul Karim Abdullah || Co-Founder, AfroFture (Afrochella)
Abubakar Fatimatu (Hon) || Deputy Minister for Information
Alhaji Salamu Amadu || Afro Arab Group
Amoaning Samuel (Entamoty) || YouTuber & Entamoty Media
Anthony Dzamefe || Caveman Watches
Berla Mundi || On-Air Personality, TV3
Beryl Agyekum-Ayaaba || Echohouse
Black Sherif || Musician
Brian Amoateng (Rev) || IYES Summit
Caleb Kudah || Journalist, CITI TV/FM
Camidoh || Musician
DanceGod Lloyd || Dancer
Daniel Boifio Junior || DJB Empire
Dennis Appiah Larbi-Ampofo || President, NUGS
Doreen Avio || On-Air Personality, Hitz FM
Elvis Agyemang (Rev) || Founder, Alpha Hour
Eno Barony || Musician
Francisca Oteng Mensah (Hon) || MP & Deputy Minister
Gary Al-Smith || Sports Journalist, Joy FM & Joy News
Giovani Caleb || On-Air Personality, TV3
Gyakie || Musician
Ibrahim Mahama || Artist
Incredible Zigi || Dancer
James Annor (Nana Tea) || Online Influencer
Jorge Appiah || CEO, Solar Taxi
Joshua Buernortey Boye-Doe (KalyJay) || Online Infleuncer
Kennedy Agyapong Jnr || Co-Founder, AfroFuture (Afrochella)
Kidi || Musician
Kobby Kyei || Blogger
Kojo Soboh || CEO, EMY Africa
Kudus Mohammed || Footballer, Ajax FC
Kwadwo Sheldon || YouTuber
Lexis Bill || On-Air Personality, Joy FM
Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku || On-Air Personality, Asaase Radio
OB Amponsah || Comedian
Peace Hyde || Journalist, Forbes Africa
Portia Gabor || Journalist & News Anchor, TV3
Saddick Adams || Sports Journalist, Angel FM/TV
Samuel Nartey George (Hon) || MP, Ningo Prampram
Sammy Gyamfi || National Communications Officer, NDC
Sarkodie || Musician
Serwaa Amihere || On-Air Personality, GHOne TV
Stonebwoy || Musician
Thomas Partey || Footballer, Arsenal
Umaru Sanda Amadu || Journalist, CITI FM/TV
Victoria Michaels || Model & Philanthropist
Wendy Shay || Musician
Wode Maya || YouTuber
Yvonne Nelson || Actress & Producer
ZionFelix || YouTuber
