KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVRSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT INDEX. NO: 2601922

MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE

COURSE TITLE: - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION - COMS 252

Abedi Pele: A Ghanaian Football Legend

Early Life and Club Career

Abedi Ayew, known professionally as Abedi Pele, was born on November 5, 1964, in Kibi and

grew up in the town of Dome at the northern outskirts of Accra. He attended Ghana Senior High

School in Tamale. He played for several European clubs, including Marseille, Lille, and Lyon in

France, Torino in Italy, and 1860 Munich in Germany. He won the UEFA Champions League

with Marseille in 1993, among other titles. Abedi Pele played for Ghana 73 times and is

considered the greatest football player in Ghana’s history. He was the captain of the Ghana

national team and led the team to several international tournament. He was a key player in

Ghana's victory in the 1982 African Cup of Nations and was named the best player in the 1992

African Cup of Nations.

Individual Awards and Recognition

Abedi Pele won the African Player of the Year award three times, in 1991, 1992, and 1993. He

was one of the first African footballers to be nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year

award. He was awarded the Order of the Volta, Ghana's highest honor, for his contributions to

football.

Family & Legacy

Abedi Pele is married to Maha Ayew. Abedi Pele's sons, Ibrahim, André, and Jordan, have also

become international footballers for Ghana. He is considered one of Africa's most respected and

important football ambassadors. Abedi Pele's achievements and contributions to football have

inspired generations of African footballers and fans across the world. He owns a first-division
club called Nania FC, with the goal of nurturing young talent and contributing to Ghana’s

football development. Abedi Pele is still alive and active in the football world.

Grace Omaboe: A Ghanaian Entertainment Legend

Early Life and Career

Grace Omaboe, also known as Maame Dokono, is a Ghanaian actress, singer, television

personality, author, and former politician. She was born on June 10, 1946, in Nyafuman in the

Birim North district in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She attended Abetifi Girls School and

started her career as a scriptwriter for the TV series "Osofo Dadzie". Grace Omaboe has been

married twice, but she is currently divorced and has six children four from her first husband and

two from the second marriage.

Achievement

Starred in several Ghanaian movies, including "Obra," "Kwaku Ananse," "Children of the

Mountain," and more. She was the Co-host of the educative storytelling TV program "By the

Fire Side" for kids. She was honored at the 3Music Awards for her achievements in the

entertainment industry. Also she was appointed head of the jury for the 2017 Golden Movie

Awards Africa.
Politics and Philanthropy

She ran for parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2000 and

2004 and defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2008.

Legacy

Grace Omaboe is the founder of Peace and Love Orphanage, now known as Graceful Grace

School, in Accra. Grace Omaboe also known as Maame Dokono, is still alive and continues to

act and appears on television shows, albeit not as frequently as in her prime.

C.K Gyamfi: A Ghanaian Football Legend

Early Life and Career

C.K Gyamfi, also known as Charles Kumi Gyamfi, was a Ghanaian footballer and coach who

made history in African football. He was born on December 4, 1929, in Accra, Ghana. He

attended primary school education at Accra Royal School in James Town. He played for

Ebusua Dwarfs, Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and the Ghana national team.

Achievements

He was first African to play in Germany with Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1960, and also the first

coach to lead the Ghana national football team to an Africa Cup of Nations victory. C.K Gyamfi
won the African Cup of Nations three times (1963, 1965, and 1982). First black coach of the

Black Stars in 1962 and he coached Africa XI sides in the early 1970s and managed clubs in

Somalia and Kenya to league titles in the 1980s.

Legacy and Family

C.K Gyamfi was described by CAF as "a huge figure in Ghanaian and continental football

folklore" whiles FIFA called him "one of the most successful coaches in African football". He

won a joint-record hat trick of Africa Cup of Nations titles and Inducted into the Ghana Football

Association's Hall of Fame. C.K Gyamfi was married to Valerie Quartey Gyamfi, a former

national tennis player. He passed away on September 2, 2015, at the age of 85.

Adwoa Bayor: A Ghanaian Football Legend

Early Life and Career

She was born May 17, 1979, in Accra, Ghana and played for Ghatel Ladies in Accra and FC

Indiana in the United States. She joined FF USV Jena in Germany in 2009.

Achievements

Adwoa Bayor captained the Ghana women's national team in several international tournaments.

She scored a remarkable goal from a free kick against Norway at the 2007 FIFA Women's

World Cup. She was voted African Women Footballer of the Year in 2003 by CAF and played

for the World All Stars team against China in 2007.

Legacy

She was considered one of the greatest female footballers from Ghana. She inspired generations

of Ghanaian female footballers. She continues to be celebrated for her contributions to women

sports. Adwoa Bayor is alive and currently 45 years old, not married and serves as the

coordinator for Ghana’s four female national teams. She returns to football in 2019, playing for

Immigration Ladies in the NC Special Women’s competition.

C.K. Mann: A Ghanaian Music Legend

Early life and Career

C.K. Mann was a Ghanaian highlife musician and producer who played a significant role in

popularizing Ghanaian music. He was born on March 21, 1936, in Cape Coast, Ghana and

Attended St. Augustine College. He started his music career in the 1960s with the Sweet Talks

band.

Achievements

He released his debut album, "Mann's Music," in 1971.He formed the C.K. Mann & His

Carousel 7 band and popularized highlife music, a genre that originated in Ghana. He

collaborated with other notable musicians, including Ernesto Yeboah and Paapa Yankson. He

produced music for films and stage plays.

Legacy and family

He was described as the "King of Highlife" in Ghana and won several awards, including the

Ghana Music Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award. C.K Mann inspires generations of Ghanaian

musicians. He mentored and inspired other musicians and left a lasting legacy in the music

industry. C.K Mann was married and has six children. He passed away on March 20, 2018, at the

age of 82.

Professor Ablade Glover: A Ghanaian Art Legend

Early life and career

Professor Ablade Glover is a renowned Ghanaian painter, academic, and art educator. He was

born on June 12, 1934 in La, Accra, Ghana. He received his teacher training at Kwame

Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 1957-1958 and He studied textile design at

the Central School of Art and Design in London 1959-1962 also. He studied art education at the

University of Newcastle 1964-1965. He earns his master’s degree from Kent State University in

the United States and his PhD in art education from Ohio State University in 1974.
Achievement

He taught at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for 20 years.

He founded the Artists Alliance Gallery in Accra and exhibited his work globally, including in

Japan, France, and the United States. He received several awards, including the Order of the

Volta and the Flagstar Award.

Legacy

Glover was known for his vibrant and textured oil paintings of Ghanaian marketplaces and

landscapes. His work reflects the energy and diversity of African life and also Contributed to

the development of modern Ghanaian art. He inspires generations of African artists. He is

considered one of the most important Ghanaian artists of his generation and he is Continued to

be celebrated for his contributions to art and education. His work is held in high esteem globally,

and he remains a prominent figure in the art world.

Some of his notable works include:

"People cape" (1991), "Lorry Station (Oh! Boys!)" (2017) and "Wogbe Jeke - We Have Come a

Long Way" (2019) . Ablade Glover is alive and active in the art world

Wolomei Band: Pioneers of Ga Cultural Music

The Wolomei Band, also known as Wulomei, is a renowned Ghanaian musical group that has

been a significant force in promoting Ga cultural music globally. Formed in 1973 by Nii Tei

Ashitey, a former percussionist for E.T. Mensah's Tempos, with encouragement from Saka

Acquaye. The band's name, Wulomei, means "chief priest" in Ga, reflecting their commitment to
preserving Ga culture and traditions. The band's music style is a unique blend of traditional Ga

music, highlife, and other local styles. Instruments used include atenteben bamboo flutes,

traditional percussion, and acoustic guitar.

Legacy

Released their debut album, "Walatu Walasa," in 1974, followed by "Wulomei in Drum

Conference" in 1975. The band's music has inspired a new generation of musicians and has

contributed significantly to the promotion of Ga culture. The Wolomei band toured Europe and

the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.It Collaborated with other artists, including Ga rapper

Kaseembebe, on the album "Akrowa.". The band's founder, Nii Tei Ashitey, has retired, but his

children, Nii Ashiquey and Naa Asheley, continue to run the band, ensuring the legacy of

Wulomei lives on.

Dr. Esther Ocloo: A Pioneer in Entrepreneurship and Women's Empowerment

Early life and career

Dr. Esther Ocloo was a Ghanaian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and pioneer in microfinance,

who made significant contributions to the empowerment of women and the development of her

country. She was born in 1919 in Peki-Dzake, in the Volta region of Ghana and was sent to

Accra by her mother with limited resources. She pursued education with determination and

studied food technology, preservation, nutrition, and agriculture in Britain.

Achievement

Esther started her business with 10 shillings (less than $1 USD) and produced marmalade and

later established Nkulenu Industries. She diversified into various food products and secured

contracts and became a prominent business leader in Ghana.

Awards and Recognition

She received numerous honors, including the African Leadership Prize for Sustainable End of

Hunger and also recognized as one of the foremost women of the 20th century. She was awarded

the Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize and the Junior Achievement Global Leadership Award.

Legacy

She continues to inspire generations of entrepreneurs and women. Her pioneering spirit in

microfinance has had a lasting impact. She remains a role model for women's economic

empowerment and entrepreneurship, to inspire new generations. She devoted her time to

improving women's economic situations and learnt skills like leatherwork and lampshade-

making to share with rural women. Founded Women's World Banking and served as its first

chairwoman and advocated for women's economic participation and empowerment. Esther Ocloo

passed away on February8,2002 and she was 82 years when she died.
Professor Nii Quaynor: A Pioneer in African Internet Development

Early life

Professor Nii Quaynor is a Ghanaian scientist, engineer, and educator who has played a crucial

role in the development and promotion of the internet in Africa. He was born in 1949 in Accra,

Ghana and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1972 with a B.A. in Engineering Science. He

received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in

1977.

Career and Achievements

He established the first internet service provider in Ghana and West Africa and also founded
Network Computer Systems Ltd. and Ghana Dot Com. He introduced Value Added Networks in
the region and Served as the first African on the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN). He received the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award and the
ICANN Multi-stakeholder Ethos Award. He inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame.

Legacy

Nii Quaynor known as the "Father of the Internet in Africa. Pioneered the development of the

internet in Africa. He inspired generations of Africans to embrace technology and innovation. He

continues to advocate for internet accessibility and development in Africa. Quaynor's

contributions to the development of the internet in Africa have been invaluable, and his legacy

continues to inspire and empower people across the continent.

Nii Quaynor is alive and works in the field of computer science and internet development.
Dr. Thomas Owusu Mensah

Early life and career

Thomas Owusu Mensah was a Ghanaian-American chemical engineer and inventor who

developed the first fiber optic and nanotechnology. He was born on June 21, 1950 in Kumasi to

J.K. Mensah , a cocoa merchant who was into exportation of cocoa to France. He attended

Adisadel College and Kwame Nkrumah university of Science and Technology. He later studied

for a PhD in Montpellier University in France

Career and Achievements

Dr. Mensah served as the president and CEO of Georgia Aerospace systems which manufactures

nanocomponents used in missiles and aircraft in the US Department of Defense. He was also a

board member of NASA Space consortium. He founded the company, SMC Motors, to

manufacture fiberglass cars. He developed innovative solutions for the automotive industry using

composite materials and He received several awards and recognition for his contributions to

science and technology in Ghana.

Legacy

Thomas Owusu Mensah's work and legacy continue to inspire innovation and entrepreneurship

in Ghana and beyond. In 2015, the Georgia State in the USA passed a House resolution to

commend Dr. Mensah . He has authored international books on nanotechnology and fiber optics.

Thomas Owusu passed away on March 27,2024.

Kwaku Adae- Professor Hindu

Kwaku Adae, also known as Professor Hindu, is a Ghanaian magician and traditional healer. He

was born in 1935 and attended Akyem Oda Government School. He trained as a tailor but

dropped it for the job of a magician. He was a close associate of Fela Kuti

Professor Hindu, as he is affectionately called, has been a strong advocate for the development

and promotion of traditional medicine in Ghana and Africa as a whole.