Ghanaian-American Joyce Arthur Appointed Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Ghanaian-American education advocate Joyce Arthur has been appointed Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs in Prince George’s County, Maryland, marking a new chapter in her journey from international student to community leader in the United States. For Arthur, the appointment carries personal significance. She arrived in the United States from Ghana to pursue higher education. Today, she […]
A UConn undergrad, Jenevera Abena Addai Mensah is launching a fashion line
There isn’t just one thing that UConn student Jenevera Abena Addai Mensah is passionate about. There’s many. She loves color and art – choosing to wear bright reds, orange, and yellow – and bold patterns, a celebration of her African culture, she says. “I feel like color makes everything more fun,” says Mensah, who was […]
Paul Essel, MSU’s Grants Accounting Manager from Ghana, Detained By ICE
(OZARKFIRST) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri State University grants accounting manager is in custody in the Greene County Jail after he was arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday afternoon, according to Greene County Jail records. Missouri State University Public Relations Strategist Emily Letterman said in a message to Ozarks First that the […]
Ghanaian American Professor Sally Nuamah Named Among World Economic Forum’s 118 Young Global Leaders
IPR social policy expert Sally Nuamah received two major international awards. She is setting out on a three-year journey as one of 118 Young Global Leaders selected by the World Economic Forum. The Rockefeller Foundation also awarded her a 2026 Bellagio Center residency. Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 “The Class of 2026 reflects a […]
Ghanaian American US Army Captain, Stephen O. Adjei Dies While Conducting Scuba Diving Traning
(WEST POINT) – The U.S. Military Academy and West Point community extend deepest condolences and support to the family of Army Capt. Stephen O. Adjei who died Saturday, Sept. 26 while conducting certification dive training at Lake Hydra, Pennsylvania. “Our hearts are with the Adjei family during this difficult time. Capt. Adjei’s dedication to our cadets, commitment […]
Nana Asante-Smith, Ghanaian-American Lawyer Among North Carolina’s 50 Most Influential Women
(ParkerPoe) Raleigh, NC – Nana Asante-Smith was named to the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly “50 Most Influential Women” list. Nana was recognized for her commitment to North Carolina’s legal and business communities. North Carolina Lawyers Weekly created the 50 Most Influential Women awards to spotlight the important role women leaders play in the state’s legal […]
Ghanaian-American Parker Amoo-Mensah Earns First U.S. Youth National Team Call-Up
Ghanaian-American soccer player Parker Amoo-Mensah has earned his first call-up to the United States Youth National Team. The 18-year-old defender was named to the U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team roster for an international training camp in Marbella, Spain. The 20-player squad is scheduled to face Wales, England and Norway during the camp. Amoo-Mensah currently plays […]
Ghanaians in the NFL: Meet the Players With Ghanaian Roots
As the NFL season gets underway, Ghana is represented across the league by players carrying Ghanaian roots onto one of the biggest stages in American sports. Here are three players to know this season. Thomas Incoom — Carolina Panthers Position: Linebacker Thomas Incoom was born in Ghana and spent the first 13 years of his […]
Abigail Boateng Receives NASA Funding to Study How Humans Could Build on the Moon
(OLEMISS) OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi doctoral student is studying whether microbes – like those found in yogurt and kombucha – could help turn moon soil into building materials for a lunar habitat. Abigail Boateng, a doctoral student in biology from Ghana, received a Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and […]
Moliy Is The First Ghanaian-American To Win Caribbean Music Award
Ghanaian singer Moliy has broken new ground at the Caribbean Music Awards after becoming the first artist from the West African country to win an award at the regional ceremony. Moliy collected Dancehall Song of the Year for “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix,” a collaboration with Jamaican performers Skillibeng and Shenseea and producer […]
Ghanaian-American Actress Aba Arthur Shares How She Landed Her Role in Black Panther
Ghanaian-American actress Aba Arthur has recounted her experience working on the Hollywood blockbuster, Black Panther, and her heartfelt memories with the late lead actor, Chadwick Boseman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghana Innov8 | Ghanaian Professionals (@ghanainnov8)
Benjamin Asare, Ghanaian in Las Vegas gains social media following for picking up trash for free
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Benjamin Appiah is using his platform to tackle a different goal than most social media influencers: picking up trash across the Las Vegas Valley and motivating others to do the same. Appiah moved to Las Vegas from Ghana three years ago. In March, he decided to start sharing online the work […]