Amaarae, Black Sherif, Yvonne Nelson make Avance Media’s 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians 2021 List

Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media, has announced the 7th edition of the 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians. The ranking which was announced on 28th February 2022 lists young Ghanaians excelling in various sectors such as sports, entertainment, leadership, social entrepreneurship, business etc.

Notable names on the list from entertainment include Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Kwadwo Nkansah, Amaarae, Gyakie, etc. In media, Wode Maya, Zion Felix, Anita Akuffo, Berla Mundi, and other trailblazers were noted for their sterling contribution in the year under review.

Other notable names honored in the 2021 ranking include Ghana Black Stars and Arsenal FC place, Thomas Partey, Deputy Information Minister, Abubakar Fatimatu, (who is he) Brian Amoateng, Dancers Incredible Zigi, Dancegod Lloyd, and others.

In announcing the list, MD of Avance Media, Prince Akpah, noted that the stories of the individuals in this year’s list are worth emulating by young Ghanaians who are passionate about contributing to the development and image of the country Ghana. He also admonished the honored young Ghanaians to channel their resources in mentoring young people by giving them directions as they have become a symbol of hope for the country and the continent.

Unlike previous rankings where qualified individuals are listed in the order of ranks in line with public votes, this year’s rankings are published in alphabetical order. More information on the ranking is also available on gh.avancemedia.org.

Below is the list of Avance Media’s 2021 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians arranged in alphabetical order.

1. Abubakar Fatimatu || Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information
2. Alice Mamaga Akosua Amoako || Autism Ambassadors Ghana
3. Amaarae || Musician
4. Amoaning Samuel (Entamoty) || YouTuber
5. Anita Akuffo || On-Air personality
6. Berla Mundi || On-Air Personality
7. BigGodwin Martey || Websoft Solutions
8. Black Sherif || Musician
9. Brian Amoateng || IYES Ghana
10. Clemento Suarez || Comedian
11. Cynthia Ofori Dwumfuo || Hollard Ghana
12. DanceGod Lloyd || Dancer
13. Daniel Amartey || Footballer
14. Eno Barony || Musician
15. Fameye || Musician
16. Felix Afena Gyan || Footballer
17. Gregory Rockson || mPharma
18. Gyakie || Musician
19. Ibrahim Mahama || Artist
20. Incredible Zigi || Dancer
21. Jake Obeng-Bediako || Presidential Coordinator for Youth Engagement and Strategy
22. Jordan Ayew || Footballer
23. Jorge Appiah || SolarTaxi
24. Juliet Bawuah || Journalist
25. Kaly Jay || Influencer
26. Kennedy Agyapong || Afrochella
27. Kennedy Osei || Despite Media
28. KiDi || Musician
29. Kobby Kyei || Blogger
30. Kuami Eugene || Musician
31. Kudus Mohammed || Footballer
32. Kwadwo Nkansah || Actor
33. Kwadwo Sheldon || YouTuber
34. Mame Dufie Achampong-Kyei Obeng || Glico
35. Manasseh Azure Awuni || Journalist
36. Mawuli Gavor || Actor
37. Medikal || Musician
38. OB Amponsah || Comedian
39. Ohene Kwame Frimpong || SaltMedia
40. Owuraku Ampofo || Journalist
41. Prince Ampofo || Databank Foundation
42. Sadiq Abdulai Abu || 3Music Networks
43. Sam Nartey George || Member of Parliament
44. Sammy Gyamfi || NDC Communications Director
45. Samuel Takyi || Boxer
46. Stonebwoy || Musician
47. Thomas Partey || Footballer
48. Wode Maya || YouTuber
49. Yvonne Nelson || Actor
50. Zion Felix || Blogger