Famous Ghanaian People: Ghanaian Artists, Scientists, Leaders, Musicians, Politicians and Athletes
In this Country Profile
Ghana is a melting pot of cultures, ethnicities and religions with outstanding individuals who made a difference with their remarkable achievements. Below are brief stories of remarkable Ghanaian people with one thing in common: they are not easy to stereotype.
:: List of Famous People from Ghana ::
Kofi Annan
Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006. Annan and the United Nations were the co-recipients of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize for his founding the Global AIDS and Health Fund to support developing countries in their struggle to care for their people.
Azumah Nelson
Former boxer and three time world champion, Azumah Nelson gained national hero status in Ghana. He is widely recognized by boxing fans and critics as the greatest fighter ever to come out of this coastal African nation. He was selected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and also became a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
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