The most anticipated annual list of young Ghanaians, 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians, which is curated by leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media, has been released. Currently in its fifth year, the annual ranking by Avance Media has helped highlight the works of young Ghanaians across the world and has seen notable personalities such Anas Aremeyaw Anas (2015 & 2016), Kow Essuman (2017) and Prophet Daniel Amoateng (2018) voted as the Most Influential Young Ghanaians in the previous years. Honourees cut across diverse sectors with these inspiring young change-makers and leaders making great strides as entrepreneurs, musicians, activists, media personalities, social entrepreneurs, public servants and politicians. According to Prince Akpah, founder and MD of Avance Media, “the list serves as an encouragement to young Ghanaians who are accomplished in their industries and continue to build a distinguished brand for themselves and influence over others. This list also urges those honoured to continue striving harder so their stories can inspire other young people to also contribute their quota to the development of Ghana and the continent of Africa." Profiles of all finalists have been published on: www.avancemedia.org/2019MIYG Public voting has been opened via gh.avancemedia.org for the public to decide who among the 50 honourees served as the most influential young person in 2019. The public voting ends on 27th January. Avance Media is also spearheading related annual rankings for Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya. Below is the list of nominees arranged in their respective categories; Business
  1. Anthony Dzamefe
  2. Awura Abena Agyeman
  3. Marcia Ashong
  4. Rashida Saani Nasamu
  5. Sangu Delle
Entertainment
  1. Becca
  2. Kofi Kinaata
  3. Kuami Eugene
  4. Kwesi Arthur
  5. Stonebwoy
Law & Governance
  1. Hon Francisca Oteng-Mensah
  2. John Dumelo
  3. Kofi Tonto
  4. Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
  5. Sammy Gyamfi
Leadership & Civil Society
  1. Akosua Asaa Manu
  2. Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo
  3. Derek Nii Laryea
  4. Ernesto Yeboah
  5. Patrick Stephenson
Lifestyle
  1. Dancegod Lloyd
  2. DJ Vyrusky
  3. GuiltyBeatz
  4. Kwadwo Sheldon
  5. Kwaku Bediako
Media
  1. Berla Mundi
  2. Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor
  3. Manasseh Azure Awuni
  4. Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah
  5. Serwaa Amihere
Personal Development & Academia
  1. Ewura Adjoa Ahimah Nunoo (Dr)
  2. Kabu Nartey
  3. Kenneth Gyamerah
  4. Nana Akua Ankomah-Asare
  5. Rose Dodd
Science & Technology
  1. Derick Omari
  2. Gregory Rockson
  3. Ivy Barley
  4. Richard Briandt
  5. Simon W. Alangde
Social Enterprise & Philanthropy
  1. Foster Awintiti Akugri
  2. Hikmat Baba Dua
  3. Mabel Suglo
  4. MacCarthy Mac-Gbathy
  5. Prince Agbata
Sports
  1. Andre Ayew
  2. Elizabeth Addo
  3. Jordan Ayew
  4. Mubarak Wakaso
  5. Thomas Partey
  The ranking is spearheaded by Avance Media in partnership with Reset Global People, VIPI State, Jagari Designs, Surge Studios, WatsUp TV and Cliq Africa.   Source: Avance Media