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I was inspired by my father to be a dentist …Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla shares her story
● Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla
Working through to the pinnacle to become a dentist, has not been an easy journey for the better-half of celebrated dancehall musician Stonebwoy, Dr Louisa Ansong-Satekla.
Narrating her rigorous yet inspiring journey, she said seeing her father practise as dentist growing up was something which influenced her decision to be one and did everything possible to get the dream materialised.
Buoyed by determination to get to the top, she worked her fingers to the bone in her practice and it came as no surprise when she recently won the Health Personality of the Year Awards at the 2022 Women’s Choice Africa Awards (WCAA).
The award recognises her long-standing dedication to clinical excellence in the field of Dentistry. She was awarded for being committed to her task of saving lives and prioritising the health of others.
Sharing her inspiring story with The Spectator, Dr Ansong-Satekla advised the youth to always take advantage of opportunities that come their way in their quest to succeed in their professions of choice.
The Ghanaian-based renowned Dental Surgeon, was born to Dr and Mrs Kwakye Ansong. Her mom is a Fashion Designer, while her dad who inspired her professional career, is a Dentist.
Speaking to The Spectator about her educational journey, she said she started with the SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, Community 6, Tema, and then continued at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), to pursue her dentistry dream.
With fortitude and hard work, she graduated in 2016 – topping the KNUST Dental School – sweeping six out of nine awards, and on top of it, was adjudged the Overall Best Student.
The good-looking dentist, who currently practises at Charisma Dental Clinic in Accra, Ghana, graduated on Friday from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA with Masters in Public Health.
Louisa is a Christian and fellowships with the Yachal House in Accra.
She is married to multiple award-winning dancehall musician, Livingstone Etse Satekla, known in the showbiz space as Stonebwoy, and they are blessed with two children, Jidula and Janam.
Touching on her favourite food, she said Lilo Rice with any accompaniment, adding that “she loves research and does some fashion designing during her leisure.”
She has received numerous nominations and awards throughout her professional career, including the 2021 Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA) and Pulse Health Influencer of the Year for her enormous contribution to Ghana’s development and giving back to society.
Her clinic has been the destination for some celebrities, such as Davido, Stonebwoy, Wizkid, KiDi, Joselyn Dumas, and many more, seeking expert guidance on their dental health.
Dr Louisa Ansong-Satekla is currently the official FDI World Dental Federation Ambassador for World Oral Health Day 22, using her wealth of experience to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and its vital role in securing overall health and well-being.
She is also a Brand Ambassador for Vien Health.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
