SettingsAmerican people of Ghanaian descent
Abongo Humphrey
Ron Humphrey is a Ghanaian American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Strikeforce promotion in the Light Heavyweight Division.
Ron Humphrey is a Ghanaian American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Strikeforce promotion in the Light Heavyweight Division.
Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar
Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar, is a Ghanaian American Islamic scholar and Imam.
Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar, is a Ghanaian American Islamic scholar and Imam.
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah is an American football safety and wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah is an American football safety and wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Amos Fortune (citizen of Jaffrey)
Amos Fortune was a prominent African-American citizen of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in the 18th century.
Amos Fortune was a prominent African-American citizen of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in the 18th century.
Blitz the Ambassador
Samuel Bazawule, known by the stage name Blitz the Ambassador, is a Ghanaian-American hip-hop artist and visual artist based in Brooklyn, USA.
Samuel Bazawule, known by the stage name Blitz the Ambassador, is a Ghanaian-American hip-hop artist and visual artist based in Brooklyn, USA.
Boris Kodjoe
Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe, better known as Boris Kodjoe, is an Austrian-born German actor and former fashion model who works primarily in the United States.
Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe, better known as Boris Kodjoe, is an Austrian-born German actor and former fashion model who works primarily in the United States.
C. J. Sapong
C. J. Sapong is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.
C. J. Sapong is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.
Charlie Peprah
Charles Yaw "Charlie" Peprah (born February 24, 1983) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
Charles Yaw "Charlie" Peprah (born February 24, 1983) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
Claude McKay
Claude McKay (September 15, 1889– May 22, 1948) was a Jamaican-American writer and poet.
Claude McKay (September 15, 1889– May 22, 1948) was a Jamaican-American writer and poet.
Denmark Vesey
Denmark Vesey originally Telemaque, was an African-Caribbean most famous for leading a slave rebellion in the United States.
Denmark Vesey originally Telemaque, was an African-Caribbean most famous for leading a slave rebellion in the United States.
Freddy Adu
Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Fredua Koranteng "Freddy" Adu is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
Ghanaian American
Ghanaian Americans are citizens of both the Republic of Ghana and the United States and who are of Ghanaian heritage or were born in Ghana and immigrated to the United States of America and chil...
Ghanaian Americans are citizens of both the Republic of Ghana and the United States and who are of Ghanaian heritage or were born in Ghana and immigrated to the United States of America and chil...
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War.
Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War.
Jay Ghartey
Jay Ghartey also known as Kweku Gyasi Ghartey is a Ghanaian-American music producer, singer, and songwriter based in New York City, describing his style as Urban poplife.
Jay Ghartey also known as Kweku Gyasi Ghartey is a Ghanaian-American music producer, singer, and songwriter based in New York City, describing his style as Urban poplife.
Jaye Davidson
Jaye Davidson is an American-British former actor and model.
Jaye Davidson is an American-British former actor and model.
Jon Asamoah
Jonathan Yao-Lante Asamoah is an American football offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jonathan Yao-Lante Asamoah is an American football offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Joseph Gyau
Joseph-Claude "Joe" Gyau is an American soccer player who currently plays for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the German Fußball-Bundesliga.
Joseph-Claude "Joe" Gyau is an American soccer player who currently plays for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the German Fußball-Bundesliga.
Joshua Okoampa
Joshua Drew Opoku Okoampa is a former U.S.-Ghanaian soccer player, he has last played for Türkiyemspor Berlin.
Joshua Drew Opoku Okoampa is a former U.S.-Ghanaian soccer player, he has last played for Türkiyemspor Berlin.
Juliana Yendork
Juliana Yendork (born 29 August 1972) is a retired Ghanaian American long jumper and triple jumper.
Juliana Yendork (born 29 August 1972) is a retired Ghanaian American long jumper and triple jumper.
Kofi Kingston
Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah (born August 14, 1981), is a Ghanaian American professional wrestler signed to WWE and appearing on its Raw brand under the ring name, Kofi Kingston.
Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah (born August 14, 1981), is a Ghanaian American professional wrestler signed to WWE and appearing on its Raw brand under the ring name, Kofi Kingston.
Kofi Opare
Kofi Opare (born December 10, 1990 in Accra, Ghana) is an American soccer player currently playing for the Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League, and for the University of Michiga...
Kofi Opare (born December 10, 1990 in Accra, Ghana) is an American soccer player currently playing for the Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League, and for the University of Michiga...
Kofi Sarkodie
Kofi Sarkodie is a Ghanaian American soccer player, who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.
Kofi Sarkodie is a Ghanaian American soccer player, who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.
Kwabena Boahen
Kwame Boahen is a Ghanaian-American professor of bioengineering at Stanford University.
Kwame Boahen is a Ghanaian-American professor of bioengineering at Stanford University.
Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe
Kwame "JJ" Adjeman-Pamboe is an American soccer player currently playing for Agrotikos in the Greek Second Division.
Kwame "JJ" Adjeman-Pamboe is an American soccer player currently playing for Agrotikos in the Greek Second Division.
Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah is a Ghanaian-British-American philosopher, cultural theorist, and novelist whose interests include political and moral theory, the philosophy of language and mind, and Afri...
Kwame Anthony Appiah is a Ghanaian-British-American philosopher, cultural theorist, and novelist whose interests include political and moral theory, the philosophy of language and mind, and Afri...
Kwame Raoul
Kwame Raoul (born September 30, 1964) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 13th district since his appointment to fill the seat vacated by B...
Kwame Raoul (born September 30, 1964) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 13th district since his appointment to fill the seat vacated by B...
Kwame Sarkodie
Kwame Sarkodie is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL First Division.
Kwame Sarkodie is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL First Division.
Kwame Watson-Siriboe
Kwame Watson-Siriboe (born November 13, 1986 in Chino Hills, California) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
Kwame Watson-Siriboe (born November 13, 1986 in Chino Hills, California) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
Kwesi Boakye
Kwesi Boakye is an American actor who is most notable for his role as Manny in the Tyler Perry film I Can Do Bad All By Myself.
Kwesi Boakye is an American actor who is most notable for his role as Manny in the Tyler Perry film I Can Do Bad All By Myself.
Naki Akarobettoe
Naki Akrobettoe is a prominent American poet that has worked with prominent singers and is cofounder of some organizations.
Naki Akrobettoe is a prominent American poet that has worked with prominent singers and is cofounder of some organizations.
Nana Gbewonyo
Nana Gbewonyo (born December 11, 1980) is an actor who played the role of Junior Battle in the film Coach Carter that was released in January 2005.
Nana Gbewonyo (born December 11, 1980) is an actor who played the role of Junior Battle in the film Coach Carter that was released in January 2005.
Nana Kuffour
Mohammed Tuah Khamis (born February 27, 1985 in Nyakrom) is a Ghanaian-American soccer player.
Mohammed Tuah Khamis (born February 27, 1985 in Nyakrom) is a Ghanaian-American soccer player.
Nat Turner
Nathaniel "Nat" Turner was an American slave who led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21, 1831 that resulted in 60 white deaths and at least 100 black deaths, the largest number of fatali...
Nathaniel "Nat" Turner was an American slave who led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21, 1831 that resulted in 60 white deaths and at least 100 black deaths, the largest number of fatali...
Nazr Mohammed
Nazr Tahiru Mohammed NAW-zee
Born September 5, 1977 is an American professional basketball player with the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.
Nazr Tahiru Mohammed NAW-zee
Born September 5, 1977 is an American professional basketball player with the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.
P. J. Daniels
Prince Ahadzie Daniels, Jr. (P. J.) (born December 12, 1982 in Houston, Texas) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent.
Prince Ahadzie Daniels, Jr. (P. J.) (born December 12, 1982 in Houston, Texas) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent.
Paul Cuffee
Paul Cuffee (January 17, 1759 – September 9, 1817) was a Quaker businessman, Sea Captain, patriot, and abolitionist of Aquinnah Wampanoag, African Ashanti descent and a colonizer of Sierra Leone.
Paul Cuffee (January 17, 1759 – September 9, 1817) was a Quaker businessman, Sea Captain, patriot, and abolitionist of Aquinnah Wampanoag, African Ashanti descent and a colonizer of Sierra Leone.
Philip Gyau
Phillinoisip “Philip” Gyau (born February 7, 1966 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former U.S. soccer forward.
Phillinoisip “Philip” Gyau (born February 7, 1966 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former U.S. soccer forward.
Prince Nana
Prince Nana Osei Bandoh is an American professional wrestler of Ghanaian extraction, better known by his ring name, Prince Nana.
Prince Nana Osei Bandoh is an American professional wrestler of Ghanaian extraction, better known by his ring name, Prince Nana.
Quincy Amarikwa
Quincy Amarikwa is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
Quincy Amarikwa is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
Quock Walker
Quock Walker, also known as Kwaku or Quok Walker, was an American slave who sued for and won his freedom in June 1781 in a case citing language in the new Massachusetts Constitution ...
Quock Walker, also known as Kwaku or Quok Walker, was an American slave who sued for and won his freedom in June 1781 in a case citing language in the new Massachusetts Constitution ...
Razak Al-Hassan
Razak Al-Hassan is an American professional mixed martial artist.
Razak Al-Hassan is an American professional mixed martial artist.
Robbie Russell (soccer)
Robbie Russell is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
Robbie Russell is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was the self-given name, from 1843 onward, of Isabella Baumfree, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Sojourner Truth was the self-given name, from 1843 onward, of Isabella Baumfree, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Tina Ellertson
Tina Ellertson (born Christina Jo Frimpong on 20 May 1982, in Vancouver, Washington) is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and has p...
Tina Ellertson (born Christina Jo Frimpong on 20 May 1982, in Vancouver, Washington) is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and has p...
V.I.C.
Victor Grimmy Owusu, better known by his stage name V.I.C., is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.
Victor Grimmy Owusu, better known by his stage name V.I.C., is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.
William Chapman Nyaho
William H. Chapman Nyaho (surname Chapman Nyaho; b. Washington, D.C., 1958) is a Ghanaian American concert pianist specializing in solo piano music by composers from Africa and the African...
William H. Chapman Nyaho (surname Chapman Nyaho; b. Washington, D.C., 1958) is a Ghanaian American concert pianist specializing in solo piano music by composers from Africa and the African...