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Avance Media, a leading public relations and rating firm in Africa, has released the inaugural edition of the “Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025,” an annual publication recognizing individuals who have demonstrated significant influence and leadership across Ghana’s political, economic, social, and cultural spheres over the past year.

Unveiled across 10 carefully selected categories, the list spans all key sectors of Ghanaian society, including governance, civil society, corporate leadership, media, sports, religion, traditional leadership, education, law, and national security.

Among the prominent figures named in the 2025 list are key leaders of the Ghanaian government. Notably featured are President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.

The list also highlights influential personalities from the corporate, cultural, media, and civil society sectors. Business leaders recognized include Dr. Daniel McKorley, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and Patricia Obo-Nai. In entertainment and sports, honorees include Diana Hamilton, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and Mohammed Kudus.

In the media sector, Manasseh Azure Awuni, Anita Erskine, and Kwadwo Sheldon were selected, while notable religious and traditional leaders include Rev. Elvis Agyemang, Dr. Eric Nyamekye, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, Ojeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, and Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

The 2025 Powerlist also features 28 distinguished Ghanaian women, reflecting the growing leadership and influence of women both nationally and internationally. Among them are Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and Professor Rita Akosua Dickson.

Prince Akpah, Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media, stated in conjunction with the announcement:

“The Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist represents our editorial assessment of the most influential Ghanaians. It goes beyond titles to examine influence, impact, and relevance—recognizing those who exercise leadership, shape narratives, and possess the power to drive change. The Powerlist is also designed to document how power is exercised within Ghana’s evolving society, while inspiring national reflection on leadership and accountability.”

Selections for the Powerlist were based on five key criteria: influence; leadership and authority; measurable achievements; relevance within the year under review; and public visibility and accountability.

※ Patrick Awuah is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize.

If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.

→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=970