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Meet the Ghanaian contenders at ‘Africa Forty Under40’ Awards
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This year’s edition of the Africa Forty Under40 Awards is scheduled for March 25. Personalities from 20 African countries would ‘battle’ for the ultimate. Here is a summary profile of six Ghanaian contenders among the lot, as announced by the organisers.
Hassana Ameley Sampah
Hassana has been running her production company since 2005 till date. She is a filmmaker with over 15 years of experience. In spite of the numerous challenges in the film industry, she stood her grounds when other compatriots had started packing out.
She is the founder of Overflow Production a film production company registered in 2015. The company has producedan award-winning movie titled ‘Shuki.’ The movie premiered in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, and London and won two awards at the 2019 NELAS Awards in the United Kingdon (UK).
The company has also produced Talk Shows, TV commercials, TV series, and documentaries that have been Aired across Africa. Hassana also featured in a Denish movie that was nominated in the 2017 Oscar Awards in the United States of America.
Hassan and her team have organised an many events including ‘The Overflow Experience’ which was well patronised at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). As an actress, writer and producer, she is passionate about her work and has been recognised on many platforms in Africa and beyond.
Richmond Kwame Frimpong
Richmond is an award-winning trade and industrial ecosystem transformation specialist with doctoral specialisation in global business, a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) and an undergraduate degree in Economics.
As part of building world-class industrial ecosystems, he has worked on a number of manufacturing projects. His work on the Dawa Industrial Zone has transformed it into the fastest growing economic zones.
The 20,000 acre industrial city project has an adjoining 2,000 acre one-stop-shop for multi-sector light and heavy manufacturing such as pharmacy, agro-processing, textile and garments, automotive, steel manufacturing, technology, warehousing and logistics, among others.
At the recent Global UN-ITU Awards, Richmond was commended for building the Best Business Model and Social Impact Organisation.
Kofi Anim-Danso
Kofi Anim-Danso holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Bsc) in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration (International Business) from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom (UK).
He received an award for “Best Male Entrepreneur of 2021” at the Young Achievers Awards. He was also named overall Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022. He again received ‘Emerging Brand of the Year’ and ‘Consistent Brand of the Year’ 2021 in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Kofi Anim-Danso he has been recognised by the Mayor of Luton, UK, for his outstanding hard work and support in the African tourism industry (Ghana-UK AFFAIRS). His businesses include Vision Xclusive Travel and Tours, and he is a partner of the Kente Festival in Ghana and Miss Tourism Ghana.
Alhaji Salamu Amadu
Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with over a decade and a half of experience in business.
He established Afro-Arab Group in 2007 which currenty has 10 subsidiaries ranging from finance, sports, real estate and construction, travel and tours, general trading, import and export, among others.
He is one of the few nominees to have won 40 Under 40 Ghana Awards for three years in a row in three different categories. He was named the award winner for emerging Microfinance Personality of the Year in 2017, “Sports Personality of the Year in 2018, and Banking and Finance Personality of the year in 2019.
Priscilla Wellington Asante
Priscilla Wellington is a Certified Professional Trainer and Customer Service Expert. She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Customer Service Africa & Green Trek Tours. She has trained over many professionals and has lectured at various customer service boot camps.
She has a decade of experience in the Hospitality & Tourism industry and is the author of Customer Service Devotional, an educational book launched in 2022 to enlighten and coach the business community committed to championing customer service especially in the tourism and hospitality industry.
She is the Membership Director and Board member of Women in Tourism International Alliance (WITIA), Australia. She is a former Assistant Director of Marketing for WITIA, a Hospitality Consultant, Tour Operator, Mystery Shopper, Trainer and Coach.
As an entrepreneur with effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills, she is able to influence, motivate and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and culture. She was a finalist at 2014 Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Governance.
Amanda Nhyira Bayeh
She graduated from Madina Senior High, and continued to University of Ghana where she trained as a medical doctor. She is a Licensend Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) and has a Diploma in Dispensing Technology.
Aside being a medical doctor, Nhyira is the founder of Amanda foundation. She has volunteered for some NGOs including Vodafone Health Foundation and Give Me Hope Foundation, among others.
She is an advocate for children, youth and women. She leads mentorship programmes at Give Me Hope Foundation. Amanda is also a content creator and a part-time photo and runway model. She is passionate about humanitarian work and loves teaching children.
By Spectator Reporter
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospital.
In a statement issued in Accra on August 5, 2026, the management of UGMC expressed condolences to Mr. Blackson and his family over the death of his 83-year-old mother, who died at the facility on July 16, 2026.
The hospital said it had taken the concerns raised by Mr. Blackson seriously and conducted a thorough review in line with its clinical and administrative procedures.
According to the statement, the facts presented by Mr. Blackson on social media contained “numerous inaccuracies” and did not accurately reflect the medical care provided to his mother.
UGMC explained that she was referred to the facility from another hospital and received treatment there from May 27 to July 16, 2026, a period of about eight weeks.
The hospital stated that it would not release details of her diagnosis, treatment, medical records or other aspects of her care because it had a duty to protect patient confidentiality, even after death.
It said the decision was intended to respect the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of her family.
UGMC further stated that all clinical decisions at the facility are made by qualified healthcare professionals based on medical judgment, established standards of care and the best interests of the patient.
The statement added that such decisions are made in consultation with authorised family representatives where necessary and that billing and financial procedures are governed by institutional policies and are separate from clinical decision-making.
The hospital noted that it values feedback from patients and their families and considers both positive and negative comments important for improving the quality of care.
Mr. Blackson had earlier used social media to criticise the care his mother received at UGMC, prompting the hospital’s response.
By: Jacob Aggrey
