Meet the 10 Ghanaians Changing the World—and Africa’s Global Image

From NASA labs to WWE rings, ten Ghanaians are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to lead on a global stage. Architect David Adjaye, marketer Bozoma Saint John, and healthcare innovator Gregory Rockson are reshaping industries while honoring their roots. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey made history as the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth, and YouTube star Wode Maya is reshaping global narratives about Africa, one video at a time. Meanwhile, NASA’s Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu and surgeon Michael Obeng are taking African brilliance to space and operating rooms. From diplomacy to design, wrestling to robotics, this remarkable group is not just representing Ghana—they’re reshaping global perception of Africa, one bold move at a time.

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