Kwamina Ansa, (late 15th century), or Caramansa, was the leading stool-holder of Elmina, an Akan fishing hamlet that became the first European trading beach on...

Ali Alula (1818-1866) was Ras (High Commander) and ruler of most of central and northern Ethiopia from 1831-1853. He belonged to an originally Muslim Galla...

Frederick William Kwasi Akuffo (1863-1927) was Omanhene (paramount chief) of Akuapem. A state in what is now southern Ghana, some 30 mi (48 km) north...

John Joseph Akar (May 20, 1927 – June 23,1975) was a broadcaster, short-story writer, actor, playwright, journalist and, finally, diplomat. He was born at Rotifunk,...

NANA AGYEMAN Nana Agyeman (circa 1790-1867) was ruler of the state of Akyem Kotoku, then located about 60 mi (96 km) northeast of Accra, for...