John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who is currently serving his second, non-consecutive term as the 14th President of Ghana. He previously held the presidency from 2012 to 2017. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he is known for his extensive political career and for being the first Ghanaian head of state to be born after Ghana’s independence.

Early life and education

John Mahama was born on November 29, 1958 in Damongo, Ghana, into a family with political prominence. He is from the Gonja ethnic group in the Savanna Region of Ghana; his hometown is Bole.

After attending Achimota School and Ghana Secondary School, he earned degrees from the University of Ghana and the Institute of Social Sciences in Moscow. He worked in teaching, at the Japanese Embassy in Accra, and for Plan International.

Political career

Mahama was elected to the Parliament of Ghana in 1996 and served three terms, including as Minister of Communications. From 2009 to 2012, he served as Vice President. He became president following the death of President Atta Mills in 2012 and won the 2012 election. His first presidential term faced economic and energy challenges, leading to his defeat in 2016.

Mahama won the 2024 presidential election against Mahamudu Bawumia and began his second non-consecutive term in January 2025. His initial actions in his current term include ordering investigations into the National Cathedral project and suspending the Chief Justice.

Written works and international roles: In 2012, Mahama published a memoir. He has also held roles in international bodies like ECOWAS and the Pan-African Parliament.

Personal Life: John Mahama has been married to Lordina Mahama since 1992. She served as First Lady during his previous term from 2012 to 2017 and became First Lady again in January 2025. They have five children together: Shafik, Shahid, Sharaf, Jesse, and Farida.

Net Worth and Salary: John Mahama has an estimated net worth of $10 million approximately ₵120 million.As of 2024, the President of Ghana receives an annual salary of about GHS 934,800, or over $76,000, according to figures released ahead of the 2024 election. This figure represents the base pay and does not include other benefits and allowances such as housing, transportation, and security, which would increase the overall compensation package.

Born in Tamale, Ghana, on March 8, 2004, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, commonly known as Abdul Fatawu, is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Leicester City and the Ghana national team.

Abdul Fatawu started his professional career at age 15 with Steadfast FC in Ghana’s Division One League. His talent quickly became evident as he scored 20 goals and provided 17 assists in 27 appearances for Steadfast. He was featured in The Guardian’s “Next Generation 2021” as “arguably the best African prospect of his generation”. 

Career

Steadfast FC (2019-2022): Played 27 matches and scored 20 goals.

Dreams FC (loan) (2021-2022): Played 7 matches and scored 6 goals.

Sporting CP (2022-2024): Signed a five-year contract with a €60 million release clause. Made 6 first-team appearances. He also played 13 matches and scored 2 goals for Sporting CP B.

Leicester City (loan) (2023-2024): Joined on a season-long loan from Sporting CP. Played 40 matches and scored 6 goals, contributing significantly to Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League.

Leicester City (2024-present): Joined permanently for €10 million plus a potential €7 million additional fee. His debut Premier League season was impacted by an ACL injury. He has made 20 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club.

International career

Ghana U17: Represented Ghana at the U17 level, serving as captain in 2020.

Ghana U20: Won the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in 2021 and was named Best Player of the Tournament.

Ghana Senior Team: Made his senior international debut in 2021. He has made 25 appearances and scored 2 goals for the national team.

Salary Abdul Fatawu’s salary is reported to be £9,500 per week, which amounts to £494,000 annually. This makes him one of the lowest-paid players at Leicester City. His net worth is estimated at $5 Million (₵62 million).

Jerry Afriyie was born on December 10, 2006 in Banjul, The Gambia. His a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker; standing at 1.80m (5 ft 11 in), he is considered one of Ghana’s most promising young talents.

Career: Afriyie began his career playing domestic football in Ghana for Thoughts FC. Move to Saudi Arabia: On January 23, 2025, he signed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. Shortly after joining Al-Qadsiah, he was loaned out to Spanish Primera Federación club CD Lugo on January 25, 2025. He made 10 appearances for CD Lugo, scoring 4 goals.

On August 23, 2025, Afriyie joined Belgian Pro League side RAAL La Louvière on a one-year loan deal from Al-Qadsiah. As of October 10, 2025, he has made 6 appearances for La Louvière in the Belgian Pro League, scoring 2 goals.

International career: Afriyie was part of the Ghana U20 team that won gold at the 13th African Games. He was named Best Player and won the Golden Boot at the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship.

In November 2024, he became the first player from Ghana’s third-tier league to be called up to the senior national team, scoring on his debut.

As of October 10, 2025, he has made 2 appearances for Ghana in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Achievements: African Games gold medalist (with Ghana U20) Best Player and Golden Boot winner at the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship.

Net Worth: Jerry Afriyie has an estimated net worth of $5 million approximately ₵62 million. His salary is reported to be $12,000 per month, based on his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. This translates to an annual salary of approximately $1.4 million.

Additional details from his contract with Al-Qadsiah reportedly include: A bonus of $3,000 for every 3 goals scored, 2 cars, 5 first-class tickets to Ghana, valued at $50,000 each. A fully furnished apartment.

Afriyie is currently on a one-year loan deal at Belgian Pro League side RAAL La Louvière from Al-Qadsiah. His contract with Al-Qadsiah is set to expire on June 30, 2028.

His Transfermarkt market value as of October 1, 2025 is listed at €700,000.

John Dumelo is a Ghanaian actor, farmer and politician who was born on the 3rd of February 1984 in Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana. Married to Gifty Mawunya Nkornu, and they have three children. 

Education: He began his education at Christ the King International School in Accra, Ghana. He later attended the prestigious Achimota School, where he was an active member of the Drama Club. He attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Dumelo pursued a degree in Civil Engineering at KNUST. During his time there, he also participated in and won the “Mr. University” competition. He enrolled in GIMPA’s School of Public Service and Governance. In January 2024, Dumelo announced on Instagram that he had graduated with a Master’s Degree in Law (Natural Resources) from the University of Ghana. The university also honored him in 2023 for his philanthropic contributions to its Students’ Financial Aid.

John Dumelo has built significant wealth through his multifaceted career. He is the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, serves as the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, and is also a successful entrepreneur. 

Considered as Ghana’s most popular actor of all time; Dumelo started his acting career in the early 1990s while still attending school and was paid 20 thousand Ghana cedis when he was just 7 years old.

The award winning actor has acted great movies alongside other prominent actors like Majid Michael, Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buari and others. Although a native from Ghana, he has been so inculcated to the Nollywood industry that most people think he is a Nigerian.

An actor with no limit, Dumelo has proven to be one of those who understand the craft behind performance and acts like his life depended on it. Although he recently shared pics which showed a massive physical transformation, the actor still remains one of those who have given an upper hand to both the Ghanaian and Nigerian film industry. Dumelo has once been to Cameroon where he worked with amazing talents over there. Dumelo is an actor known all across Africa.

Net Worth: John Dumelo has an estimated net worth of $2 million US dollars or 24 million cedis. Due to his diverse business interests, Dumelo’s wealth is difficult to calculate precisely.

In 2012, John Dumelo starting investing in agriculture a decade later, he has amassed over 2000 acres of farmlands all around Ghana, which produces maize, ginger, mushrooms, cabbage, rice, rearing of snails and livestock.

Business ventures: Dumelo has invested in several businesses, including:

J. Melo: A clothing line he launched in 2012.

Real Estate: He has managed a real estate company and invested in property.

IT Firm: He is also a partner in an IT firm.

MeloFoods: A new venture announced in early 2025 that processes ginger into organic paste and powder.

Born on the 5th of December 1983 in Toronto, Canada. Jackie Appiah is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress, media personality and producer who has received several awards in the West African movie industries notable Ghallywood and Nollywood. The last of five children, the actress spent her childhood in Canada and moved to Ghana when she was 10.

Her passion for acting was cultivated during her time in Canada, where she was involved in end-of-year school plays.

Education:

Appiah spent her early childhood in Toronto, where she attended Derry Down Public School. After moving to Ghana at the age of 10, she attended Faith Montessori and Achimota Preparatory School in Accra, where she was elected the Girls’ Entertainment Prefect. 

In 2022, Appiah earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Information Studies from the University of Ghana. She continued her studies at the same institution and graduated with a Master of Arts in Communication Studies in February 2025.

Her pursuit of higher education, even while maintaining a successful acting career, has been widely applauded by fans and the media as an inspiring achievement. 

Career:

Jackie Appiah’s acting career began in 2003 with the TV series Things We Do for Love. She went on to star in successful films like Princess Tyra (2003), Mummy’s Daughter (2006), and Beyoncé: The President’s Daughter (2007). Her success extended to Nollywood films, making her widely known across Africa. Beyond acting, she is also a film producer. Appiah has also appeared in commercials for brands like IPMC and U.B. 

Awards and Recognition:

Throughout her career, Appiah has received numerous awards, including several Africa Movie Academy Awards. She won Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for Beyoncé: The President’s Daughter, Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010 for The Perfect Picture, and again in 2024 for Red Carpet. She also received the Best International Actress award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards in 2013 and an Excellence in Creative Art Award at the Ghana Women of the Year Honors in 2023.

Net Worth:

The celebrity who has gone very viral has signed many ambassadorial deals and used on billboards. Her net worth is estimated at $800,000 US dollars; about ₵9.9 million Ghanaian Cedis. Jackie Appiah is considered as the most accomplished Ghanaian actress of all time.

Personal Life:

Appiah was married to Peter Agyemang from 2005 to 2008 and they have a son named Damien. She is also involved in humanitarian efforts, supporting education and healthcare in Ghana.

Since her divorce Jackie Appiah she hasn’t been in any official relationship and maintains a private personal life, though she has been the subject of numerous rumors.

In 2020, it was rumored that Appiah had gotten pregnant for the then Liberian President George West but she debunked the allegations.

Despite her high-profile career, Appiah generally avoids discussing her love life in the media. She focuses on her acting and her son.

Born on the 12th of November 1985 in Accra, Yvonne Nelson is a Ghanaian model, actress, entrepreneur and producer who has starred in many Nigerian and Ghanaian movies.

Yvonne Nelson has achieved a significant level of education, completing her schooling through high school and earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Ghanaian universities. The tall, slim, beauty started her education at St Martin de Pores in Accra Ghana. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration with a master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy.

The actress who was much more interested in modeling, began her acting career when she visited an audition and was asked if she’ll like to perform. The actress rejected the offer, but the person who proposed still got her number. Yvonne made her appearance in the popular movie Princess Tyra in 2007, which was a movie that expressed a wicked and selfish princess, here the actress did excellently well and later acted a good number of movies through out the following years. The actress then produced her first movie in 2011 and the first she produced was the price not leaving out House of Gold in 2013, this later won best pictures at the Ghana movie award.

Nelson is a mother to a beautiful girl she had in 2017 with her ex boyfriend Jamie Roberts. Though rumors spoke about her pregnancy she announced her daughter’s birth through a magazine.

Yvonne is known for her excellence is portraying sensual characters, her romantic and soft nature not forgetting the ease with which she delivers her lines and actions. In deed she is a great trophy when it comes to African cinema.

Net Worth:

She one of the most accomplished Ghanaian actresses. The exact net worth of the Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur is not publicly disclosed, and estimates vary widely. However, based on her successful and multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry and various business ventures, her net worth is estimated to be around $900,000 or ₵11.1 million Ghanaian Cedis. 

Yvonne Nelson’s wealth is derived from multiple income streams. She is the founder of YN Productions and has produced several successful films, including Single and Married, House of Gold, and The Price.

As a prominent figure in Ghallywood and Nollywood, she has starred in dozens of films and has a long history in modeling.

Nelson is a serial entrepreneur. Her businesses include; Yvonne Nelson International School which she opened in July 2024, in East Legon Hills, Accra. This move was inspired by her belief in the importance of education.

Just Like Mama Daycare, a daycare center she founded, which was financed by selling her house and using her savings.

YN Closet & YN Hair, a fashion and hairline business.

YN Studios, her own production studio.

As an author, her controversial memoir, I Am Not Yvonne Nelson, became a best-seller on Amazon after its release in June 2023.

Brand endorsements, She has signed numerous endorsement deals with various brands throughout her career.

Real estate investment, some sources report she is involved in real estate, including owning a resort named YN Island.

Born on the 2nd of September 1980 in Cantonments, Accra Ghana. Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor, model, evangelist, tv personality and humanitarian who has continuously had nominations as best actor for several years.

The actor grew up in Accra with his nine siblings and through out his secondary school he got involved in theatre and drama clubs where he once even received an award as best actor.
The actor got into professional acting by attending a modeling agency audition and from here he acted in a television series. Born of a Lebanese father and Ghanaian mother; the actor acted in things we do for love which was a movie that brought in a lot of changes to his acting life.

From here in 2008, he acted in the movie The Agony of Christ which had over seven nominations. The actor said he is paid at least 15,000 $ for a movie. Interestingly, the actor also revealed that although he is mostly casted to act romantic scenes in movies, he has never nursed a sexual relationship with any actress. When the actor fully decided to focus on his religious career, he announced that he won’t play strong romantic roles anymore and this was shocking as many knew him as an actor with no limits.

Although the actor is a Ghanaian most people still think he is a Nigerian due to the fact that he has acted mostly in Nigerian movies. The actor who didn’t fail to show his excessive admiration for the actress Genevieve said she is the person who taught him how to perform. Admiring her physic to her kissing capacities. Michel once said he was withdrawing from performing with Nollywood due to threats of him having many opportunities to act. Michel nevertheless remains one of those incredible African actors that have painted Africa on the map of movie making.