Newaccra Achievers Reported 2015.

Newaccra Magazine released the 2015 edition of the Newaccra Achievers Report, in celebration of unsung Ghanaians making impact and showing promise in diverse fields.

Team lead of Newaccra.com, Eric Kumah commenting on the report stated that, “there are so many unsung people out there doing amazing things. This is our service to such people, and we are happy about the early excitement that our report is generating in the entreprenueral community. It has a deeper meaning for us because we are on a mission to become Africa’s most trusted name in success and personal development”. He ended by appealing to media teams to follow up on the achievers and help promote their work.
This year’s report was titled ‘The Newaccra Achievers Report 2015; 30 Ghanaian About To Shake The World’. A total of thirty individuals who are making impact and showing future promise in diverse fields were profiled in the report.

This season we at Centerstage Africa also wish to add our voice to the chorus being sung by sharing detailed profiles of these individuals and bring you up to speed with whatever they have been up to. Stay tuned for updates on your favourite Achiever. #2015Achievers

FULL LIST OF HONOUREES – THE NEWACCRA ACHIEVERS LIST 2015.

Adjei Agyei-Baah, Haiku Poetry Champion

Anne Amuzu, Nandimobile

Bryite Asamoah, Healthline 255

Christian Atsu, Footballer

Daniel Ampofo, Ninety3 Studios Emmanuel Nyame, Ghana StartupCup

Emmanuel Tagoe, Boxer

Eric Vondee, My Home Teacher

Frederick Osei Mensah, GMC Consulting

Gamel Adam, Gamel Clodin

Josephine Marie Godwyll, Young At Heart

Joshua Ayinbora, Agriculturist

Kenneth Owusu Akyaw, Gnalet

Kobby Blay, Ghana Health Nest

Lesley Afra Aidoo, Afra K Designs

Lily Kudzro, Devio Arts

Marfoa Acheampong, TouchMakeup Artistry

Martha Bissah, Olympic Gold winner

Michael Dakwa, Team1000words

Michael Bediako, Adinkra Ino-V8

Nana Akwasi Awuah, Lawyer and Activist

Papa Oppong Bediako, Illustrator

Patrick Atsu, Filmmaker & Engineer

Philip Kofi Ashon, Citi FM,

Philip Osei Bonsu, Public Relations Specialist

Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh, Academic

Randy Osae Bediako, Kharis Group Theophilus Acheampong, Petroleum Economist William Okyere-Frempong, HuD Group

Yaw Odoom, Trotro Diaries.

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