CEO of leading media group EIB Network, Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi, a.k.a Bola Ray is Ghana’s second most influential person according to a new poll.
Put together by Avance Media, it also has other notable young Ghanaians including investigative Journalist Anas Aremeayw Anas, and Franklin Cudjoe of think thank IMANI, making the list.
See full list below.
| Position | Name | Profession |
| 1 | Anas Aremeyaw Anas | Journalist; CEO, Tiger Eye PI |
| 2 | Bola Ray (Nathaniel Anokye Adisi) | TV & Radio Host; CEO, EIB Network |
| 3 | Dede Ayew | Footballer; Black Star &, Swansea City |
| 4 | Francis-Xavier Sosu | Lawyer; Managing Partner, F-X Law and Associates |
| 5 | Farida Bedwei | Entrepreneur; CTO, Logiciel Ltd |
| 6 | Asamoah Gyan | Philanthropist; Skipper, Black Stars |
| 7 | Dr. Naomi Adjepong | Trainer; COO, Alpha Beta Educational Centre |
| 8 | Franklin Cudjoe | Advocate; CEO, Imani Ghana |
| 9 | Tonyi Senayah | Entrepreneur; CEO, Horseman Shoes |
| 10 | Albert Kusi | Public Speaker; CEO, LEC Holdings Ltd |
| 11 | Gary Al-Smith | Journalist; Sports Host, Joy FM & Joy News |
| 12 | John Armah | Entrepreneur; CEO, Orios Group |
| 13 | Dr. Randy Osae Bediako | Entrepreneur; CEO, Kharis Group |
| 14 | Dr. William Okyere Frimpong | Doctor; Medical Director, LEKMA Polyclinic |
| 15 | Bernard Avle | TV & Radio Host; Programs Director, Citi FM |
| 16 | Martha Bissa | Athlete; Olympic Gold Medalist |
| 17 | Edem Adzaho | Trainer; CEO, Spec Consult Ltd |
| 18 | Nana Bediako Kwame | Entrepreneur; CEO, Wonda World Estates |
| 19 | Sara Nana Yeboah | Philanthropist; Co-Founder, The Sangy Foundation |
| 20 | Dr. Byrite Asamoah | Medical Doctor; Producer, Vodafone Healthline |
| 21 | Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah | Speaker; CEO, Zoweh Global Consult |
| 22 | Ato Ulzen Appiah | Social Entrepreneur; Director, Ghana Think Foundation |
| 23 | Alloysius Attah | Entrepreneur; CEO, Farmerline Ltd |
| 24 | Elizabeth Patterson | Social Entrepreneur; Girls Education Initiative Ghana |
| 25 | John Dumelo | Actor |
| 26 | Kwadwo Safo Jnr | Entrepreneur; CEO, Kantanka Group |
| 27 | Shirley Frimpong Manso | Film Maker; CEO, Sparrows Productions |
| 28 | Becca (Rebecca Acheampong) | Musician |
| 29 | Kafui Adzah | Entrepreneur; CEO, Cookhouse |
| 30 | Manasseh Azure | Journalist; Multimedia Group |
| 31 | Kobby Blay | Nurse; CEO, Ghana Health Nest |
| 32 | Israella Kafui Mansu | Entrepreneur; CEO, Mansuki Ghana Limited |
| 33 | Mercy Myles | Athlete; Skipper, Black Queens |
| 34 | Jeremiah Buabeng | Public Speaker; CEO, Buabeng Communications |
| 35 | Petra Aba Asamoah | Speaker; GM, Delta Air Lines GSA, Ghana |
| 36 | Nana Asaase | Poet; CEO, Asaase Inscriptions |
| 37 | Bright Simons | Entrepreneur; CEO, mPedigree |
| 38 | Ekow Mensah | Entrepreneur; CEO, TANOE |
| 39 | Alain Gbeasor | Entrepreneur; Chairman, Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs |
| 40 | Mabel Aku Baneseh | Journalist; Daily Graphic |
| 41 | Sarah Adwoa Safo | Politician; MP, Dome Kwabenya Constituency |
| 42 | Maximus Ametorgoh | Technologist; CEO, PopOut |
| 43 | Juliet Ibrahim | Philanthropist; CEO, Juliet Ibrahim Foundation |
| 44 | Bernard Kevin Clive | Public Speaker; CEO, BKC Consulting |
| 45 | Raindolf Owusu | Technologist; CEO, Oasis Websoft Ltd |
| 46 | Emmanuel Woyome | Speaker; CEO, Corporate Consulting Limited |
| 47 | Derrydean Dadzie | Entrepreneur; CEO, Dreamoval Ltd |
| 48 | Prosper Hoetu | Advocate; Director, YOUNET |
| 49 | Erasmus Kwaw | Journalist; Sports Host, GBC |
| 50 | Peace Hyde | TV Host; CEO, AIM Higher Africa |
Visit www.africanviewpointjournal.com to read brief profiles on all 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians,
NB: Public Votes accounted for 80% of total votes, whiles an Impact Assess Research conducted by the Agape Research Center made the remaining 20% of the final rankings.
2016 Public Nominations have also being officially opened for all year round and forms can be accessed on
This initiative is powered by Avance Media in partnership with Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, Kanea Multimedia, Synergy for Success Ghana, Agape Research Center, Cliq Africa and Kobby Webs Technology.
For more information on participation kindly contact the Most Influential Young Ghanaian secretariat throughghanaunder40@gmail.com and 0576274980.