Top 40 Ghanaian Celebrities and Their Real Names

Sarkodie – Michael Owusu Addo

Michael Owusu Addo, known professionally as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. He started rapping at a young age and has since become a household name in the Ghanaian and Global music industry.

Shatta Wale – Charles Nii Armah Mensah

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana. Shatta Wale changed his name to “Bandana” after senior high school and released the hit track “Bandana from Ghana

Okyeame Kwame – Kwame Nsiah Apau

Kwame Nsiah-Apau, known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame and nicknamed Rap Doctor, is a Ghanaian musician, songwriter, creative director and a Developmental Activist. His dual roles as an artist and an activist have led to his recognition as an “artivist.

Criss Waddle – Kweku Addai

The CEO of AMG Business and hip-hop sensation behind hits like “African Queen”. Criss Waddle was born and raised in Tema, Ghana. His music influences are hip hop and afrobeat. He is affiliated to music group and community R2Bees

Becca – Rebecca Akosua Acheampong

A soulful singer whose albums “From the Soul” and “Unbreakable” showcase her versatility. Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, known mononymously as Becca, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress.

R2Bees – Faisal Hakeem & Rashid Mugeez

The hip-life duo behind anthems like “Tina” and “Over”, collaborating with global stars like Wizkid.

R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo from Tema, comprising two cousins, Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez. They were nominated for the 2013 BET Awards. In March 2019, the duo released their third studio album, Site 15

Stonebwoy – Livingstone Etse Satekla

A reggae/dancehall artist with hits like “Putuu” and “Ololo”, advocating for social change.

Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group

Wendy Shay – Wendy Asiamah Addo

Wendy Asiamah Addo, known by the stage name Wendy Shay, is a Ghanaian singer.

In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women’s Brunch. The Afrobeats sensation, former nurse, and RuffTown Records signee known for “Uber Driver”.

Fameye – Peter Famiyen Bozah

Peter Famiyeh Bozah, known by the stage name Fameye, is a Ghanaian rapper and musician from Bogoso.

He is best known for his single “Nothing I Get”. He released a remix of the song which featured Article Wan, Medikal and Kuami Eugene. He was a member of MTN Hitmaker Season 3.. An emotive singer whose songs, like “Nothing I Get”, reflect his journey from hardship.

Efya – Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor

Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, better known as Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi.

She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the television show Greetings From Abroad. The Afro-soul songstress who rose to fame on “Stars of the Future” and released “This Is Love”.

Joyce Blessing – Joyce Akosua Twene
Joyce Akosua Twene also known as Joyce Blessing is a Ghanaian and African gospel musician.

A gospel powerhouse with hits like “Don’t Give Up” and “I Swear”.

D. Black – Desmond Kwesi Blackmore

Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana.

He has been described as “a successful entertainment mogul”. A multifaceted artist and entrepreneur with ventures in music, events, and advertising.

Medikal – Samuel Adu Frimpong

Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra.

The trap-hop artist known for “Omo Ada” and his marriage to actress Fella Makafui.

Joey B – Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin, known under the stage name Joey B, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist.

He is well known for his single “Tonga”. A smooth-talking rapper whose collaboration “Tina” with R2Bees remains a classic.

Kwaw Kese – Emmanuel Kofi Botwe
Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, known by his stage name Kwaw Kese and popularly called Abodam, is a Ghanaian hiplife artist.Kwaw Kese is well known for his hit album Abodam 2007, for which he won five awards at the 2008 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. He is known for doing crazy- like acts during his performance on stage

Bisa Kdei – Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah
Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is a Ghanaian native solo singer and record producer from Eastern Region.

A highlife crooner with romantic ballads like “Brother” and “Mansa”.

Amakye Dede – Dan Amakye Dede
Dan Amakye Dede is a Ghanaian high-life musician. Amakye Dede was born in Agogo, Asante Akim.

He attended Agogo Roman School. He is best known for classic songs such as: “Jealousy go shame”, “Dabi Dabi Ebeye Yie”, “Akwadaa Wesoa”, and “Iron Boy.”. A veteran highlife musician with timeless hits like “Meku”.

Obrafour – Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko
Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko popularly known as Obrafour, other names include Rap Executioner and Rap Sofo is a Ghanaian hiplife musician and rapper.

Obrafour has a unique style of Twi rapping and storytelling.

Obrafour has a unique style of Twi rapping and storytelling. . A lyrical genius behind “Pae Mu” and “Asem Sei”, a cornerstone of Ghanaian hiplife.

Reggie Rockstone – Reginald Yaw Asante Osei
Reggie Rockstone is a Ghanaian rapper. He was born in the United Kingdom but lived his early years in Kumasi and Accra.

He has been living in Ghana continuously since he pioneered the Hip-Life movement in 1994. The “Hiplife Kingpin” who pioneered the genre with tracks like “Jiggy”.

Hammer – Edward Nana Poku
Edward Nana Poku Osei known by the showbiz name Hammer of The Last Two is a Ghanaian record producer.

He is the founder and CEO of The Last Two Music Group and known for growing Ghanaian Hip Hop or Hiplife artists, including Obrafour, Tinny, Kwaw Kese, Sarkodie, Ayigbe Edem, among others. A legendary producer and co-founder of “The Last Two”, shaping Ghana’s music scene.

Edem – Denning Edem Hotor
Denning Edem Hotor is a Ghanaian recording artist and entertainer who performs under the name Edem.

In 2015, he was awarded Best International Act-Africa at the Black Canadian Awards in Canada. A multi-award-winning rapper fusing Ewe language with hiplife, known for “Kotia”.

Asem – Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah
Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah aka Asem is a rapper, singer, songwriter actor was born on the shores of Cape Coast, Ghana.

His controversial track, ‘Give Me Blow’

Kuami Eugene – Eugene Kwame Marfo
Eugene Kwame Marfo, who goes by the stage name Kuami Eugene is a Ghanaian High-life and Afrobeat singer-songwriter and record producer.

He is signed to Lynx Entertainment and Empire Distribution and is known for several songs, including “Angela”, “Wish Me Well”, “Ohemaa”, “Wa Ye Wie” and many others.

Lil Win – Kwadwo Nkansah
Kwadwo Nkansah, professionally known as Lil Win, is a Ghanaian artist, musician, actor, and comedian.

He is the founder and director of Great Minds International School in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Pope Skinny – Edwin Kwame Ohene Darko
Edwin Kwame Ohene Darko was born 22nd January, 1987 known in the entertainment industry as Pope Skinny Edwin Kwame Ohene Darko was born by Mrs. Susan Ohene Darko and Mr. William Akonnor in Amanokrom Akuapem (Eastern region of Ghana).

He started his basic school at Base Ordinance Depot School in Accra (Burma Camp).. A controversial rapper and Shatta Wale affiliate known for “Ay33”.

Jackie Appiah – Jacqueline Appiah Agyeman
Jackie Appiah is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress.

For her work as an actress, she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards; and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007.

A Ghanaian-Canadian actress starring in “Things We Do for Love” and “Beyoncé: The President’s Daughter”.

Nana Ama McBrown – Felicity Ama Agyemang
Felicity Ama Agyemang, also known as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV show hostess, and music composer.

She rose to prominence for her role in a television series titled Tentacles. Later, she found mainstream success following her role in the Twi-language movies “Asoreba” and “Kumasi Yonko”.

Yvonne Nelson – Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, entrepreneur and a former Miss Ghana Contestant..

An actress, producer, and entrepreneur behind films like “House of Gold” and “Single & Married”.

Nadia Buari – Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009.

A versatile actress known for roles in “Beyoncé & Rihanna” and “Mummy’s Daughter”.

John Dumelo – John Dumelo
John Dumelo is a Ghanaian actor and politician.

An actor turned politician, starring in “A Northern Affair” and “Heart of Fire”.

Emelia Brobbey – Emelia Brobbey
Emelia Brobbey is a Ghanaian actress, a television presenter and a musician. She has starred in numerous Ghanaian movies.

She won the Best Indigenous Actress of the Year and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016. A Kumawood star and entrepreneur with films like “The Game”.

Fella Makafui – Fella Precious Makafui
Fella Precious Makafui is a Ghanaian actress and a philanthropist.

She is known mostly for her role in Yolo. She was born at Anfoega, Akukome, Volta Region, Ghana. She was born and raised there after her father reportedly abandoned them when she was young.

MzVee – Vera Hamenoo Kpeda
Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, better known by her stage name MzVee, is a Ghanaian singer, afropop, dancehall and R&B artiste.

Her debut solo album features several hit singles including ‘Borkor Borkor, ‘Natural Girl’ and ‘Dancehall Queen’

Van Vicker – Joseph van Vicker
Joseph van Vicker, better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, film director and humanitarian.

He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house

Majid Michel – Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian.

He received nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2017. He eventually won the award in 2012 after three previous consecutive nominations

Chris Attoh – Christopher Ervin Attoh
Chris Attoh is a Ghanaian actor, film director, on-air personality, television presenter and producer.

He is best known as “Kwame Mensah” in Nigerian soap opera Tinsel.

Kumchacha – Nicholas Osei
Kumchacha, whose real name is Nicholas Osei, is a popular Ghanaian pastor, prophet, and media personality.

He is known for his controversial statements, humorous personality, and energetic preaching style.

Afia Schwarzenegger – Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa
Afia Schwarzenegger, also known as Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa is a Ghanaian media personality.

She was the host on Okay FM’s morning show Yewo krom and UTV Ghana’s Kokooko show, The Afia Schwarzenegger Talk Show on ETV. Schwarzenegger has also worked for TV Africa and Kasapa FM

Nana Aba Anamoah – Nana Aba Anamoah
Nana Aba Anamoah is a Ghanaian media personality.

Until her resignation from TV3, she presented the news and hosted top shows, including The Divas Show. She’s known as ‘English Madam’ on social media due her fluency in the English language. She was the General Manager of GHOne TV and Starr 103.5 FM