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Meet the Ghanaian contenders at ‘Africa Forty Under40’ Awards
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
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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