Leading African PR and rating firm, Avance Media, has announced the inaugural edition of the Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025, an annual publication recognising Ghanaians whose influence, leadership, and authority have significantly shaped Ghana’s political, economic, social and cultural landscape over the past year.

Presented across 10 carefully defined categories, the list cuts across all vital sectors of Ghanaian society, including governance, civil society, business leadership, media, sports, religion, traditional leadership, education, law, and national security.

Notable figures featured on the 2025 list include heads of the arms of government, such as H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Vice President H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.

The list also recognises leading figures across business, culture, media, and civil society, including Dr Daniel McKorley, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and Patricia Obo-Nai in business leadership; entertainment and sports icons Diana Hamilton, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and Mohammed Kudus; media figures such as Manasseh Azure Awuni, Anita Erskine, and Kwadwo Sheldon; as well as religious and traditional leaders including Pastor Elvis Agyemang, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, and Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

The 2025 Powerlist features 28 prominent Ghanaian women, including Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, reflecting women’s leadership and influence across national and international spheres.

Speaking on the release, Prince Akpah, Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media, stated: The Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist is our editorial assessment of the most influential Ghanaians. It goes beyond titles to examine influence, impact, and relevance, recognising those who lead, shape narratives, and have the power to cause change. The Powerlist is also intended to provoke national reflection on leadership, and accountability, while documenting how power is exercised across Ghana’s evolving society.”

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.

More details about the powerlist are published on gh.avancemedia.org

Below is the 2025 Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist arranged in alphabetical order:

1. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (Hon) || Politician & Founder, United Party
2. Alban Bagbin (Rt. Hon.) || Speaker, Parliament of Ghana
3. Albert Dwumfour || President, Ghana Journalists Association
4. Alex Apau Dadey || Founder & Chairman, KGL Group
5. Alexander Afenyo-Markin (Hon.) || Minority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
6. Amma Twum-Amoah (H.E.) || Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), African Union
7. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh || Founder & CEO, Brainwave Tech Africa
8. Anita Erskine || CEO, Erskine Communications
9. Antoine Semenyo || Footballer, Black Stars & Bournemouth
10. Bernard Avle || Media Personality, Citi FM & Channel One TV
11. Beryl Agyekum-Ayaaba  || Founder & CEO, Echohouse
12. Black Sherif || Musician
13. Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart) || Media Personality, Onua FM & TV
14. Bright Simons || Vice President, Imani Africa
15. Cassiel Ato Forson (Hon. Dr.) || MP & Minister of Finance, Republic of Ghana
16. Christian Tetteh Yohuno (COP) || Inspector General of Police
17. Constance Swaniker || Founder, Design and Technical Institute
18. Dag Heward-Mills (Bishop) || Founder and Presiding Bishop, UD-OLGC
19. Daniel McKorley (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, McDan Group
20. Dentaa Amoateng || Founder & President, GUBA Enterprise
21. Diana Hamilton || Gospel Musician        
22. Efua Ghartey || President, Ghana Bar Association
23. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Trade, Industry & Agribusiness
24. Elsie Effah Kaufmann (Prof.) || Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
25. Elvis Agyemang (Pastor) || Convenor, Alpha Hour
26. Eric Nyamekye (Apostle Dr.) || Chairman, The Church of Pentecost
27. Ernest Ofori Sarpong || Founder & Chairman, Special Group of Companies
28. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey || General Secretary, National Democratic Congress
29. Frank Amoakohene (Hon. Dr.) || Minister, Ashanti Region
30. Gertrude Araba Torkornoo (HLJ) || Former Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
31. Gity Adorye || Gospel Musician 
32. Haruna Iddrisu (Hon.) || MP & Education Minister
33. Ibrahim Mahama  || Founder & CEO, Engineers and Planners
34. Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu || Executive Director, STAR-Ghana Foundation
35. Jackie Appiah || Actress
36. James Ebo Whyte || CEO, Roverman Productions
37. James Gunu (Hon.) || Minister, Volta Region
38. Jean Adukwei Mensa || Chairperson, Electoral Commission
39. John Dramani Mahama (H.E) || President, Republic of Ghana
40. John Dumelo (Hon.) || MP & Deputy Minister of Food & Agriculture
41. John Jinapor (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Energy & Green Transition
42. Johnson Pandit Asiama (Dr.) || Governor, Bank of Ghana
43. Johnson Asiedu Nketia (Hon.) || Chairman, National Democratic Congress
44. Joseph Siaw Agyepong (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, Jospong Group
45. Joyce Bawa Mogtari (Hon.) || Presidential Adviser and Special Aide
46. Julius Debrah (Hon.) || Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana
47. Justin Frimpong-Kodua (Hon.)  || General Secretary, New Patriotic Party
48. Kennedy Agyapong || Former MP & Flagbearer Aspirant, New Patriotic Party
49. Kurt Okraku || President, Ghana Football Association
50. Kwadwo Sheldon || Founder & CEO, Kwadwo Sheldon Studios
51. Lordina Mahama (H.E) || First Lady, Republic of Ghana
52. Mahama Abukari Gariba II  || Yaa Naa  
53. Mahama Ayariga (Hon.)            || Majority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
54. Mahamudu Bawumia  (H.E. Dr.),  || Former Vice President
55. Manasseh Azure Awuni              || Journalist     
56. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee (H.E.) || Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations for Africa  
57. Mavis Owusu -Gyamfi || President and CEO, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
58. Mensa Otabil (Rev Dr.) || Founder & General Overseer, International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
59. Mohammed Kudus  || Footballer, Black Stars & Tottenham Hotspur
60. Moses Kwesi Baiden || Founder & Chairman, Margins ID Group
61. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (H.E. Prof.) || Vice President, Republic of Ghana
62. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo  (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana
63. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (H.E) || Former President, Republic of Ghana
64. Nana Ama McBrown || Media Personality, Onua TV
65. Nana Kwame Bediako || Founder & Chairman, Kwarleyz Group
66. Nathan Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) || CEO, EIB Network
67. Nicholas Duncan-Williams (Archbishop) || Founder & General Overseer, Action Chapel International Ministry
68. Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II || President, National House of Chiefs
69. Oliver Barker Vormawor || Lawyer &Lead Convenor, #FixTheCountry
70. Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin || Okyenhene    
71. Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II || Dormaahene    
72. Osei Kwame Despite || Founder & Chairman, Despite Group of Companies
73. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu (Sheikh) || National Chief Imam
74. Otto Addo || Coach, Black Stars
75. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II  || Asantehene         
76. Patricia Obo-Nai || CEO, Telecel Ghana
77. Patrick Awuah Jr || Founder & President, Ashesi University
78. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie (HLJ) || Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
79. Philip Osei Bonsu || Media Personality, Asempa FM
80. Piesie Esther || GospelMusician 
81. Raymond Archer || Executive Director, Economic and Organised Crime Office
82. Richard Nii Armah Quaye || Founder & President, RNAQ Holdings
83. Rita Akosua Dickson (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, KNUST
84. Sabah Zita Benson (H.E.) || High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Republic of Ghana
85. Sam Korankye Ankrah (Apostle) || Founder & Apostle General, Royalhouse Chapel
86. Samira Bawumia  (H.E) || Former Second Lady, Republic of Ghana
87. Sammy Gyamfi || CEO, GoldBod
88. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Foreign Affairs
89. Sarkodie || Musician     
90. Senyo Hosi || Convenor, One Ghana Movement
91. Shatta Wale || Musician
92. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (Hon) || Secretary-General, Commonwealth
93. Stephen Wengam (Rev) || General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Ghana
94. Stonebwoy || Musician  
95. Tackie Teiko Tsuru II || Ga Mantse        
96. Theresa Ayoade || CEO, Charterhouse
97. Togbe Afede XIV || Agbogbomefia       
98. Victor Smith (H.E.) || Ambassador to the United States, Republic of Ghana
99. William Agyapong (Lt. General) || Chief of the Defence Staff, Ghana Armed Forces
100. Wode Maya      || Youtuber      

Source: Precious Agbonuglah