Ghana’s thriving fashion industry is poised for a revolutionary year with the debut publication of the Top 25 Ghana Fashion Industry Power List 2024. Led by leading industry communicators Nueva Comms in partnership with Melange Africa, this groundbreaking initiative celebrates the visionaries, innovators, and trendsetters driving Ghana’s position as a global fashion capital.
The Power List, an upper echelon ranking of designers, entrepreneurs, stylists, media personalities, photographers, and creative directors, highlights individuals who have made giant strides in driving creativity, provoking global interest, and driving the country’s fashion industry to the forefront. This comes on the heels of an unprecedented level of interest in Ghanaian creative enterprises both locally and globally.
A celebration of creative excellence and cultural identity
Top 25 Ghana Fashion Industry Power List 2024 was chosen after a rigorous review process by a jury of influential industry heavyweights like Nueva Comms founder Faith Senam Ocloo and RIOHS College of Design president Richard Ohene Sika. “Today’s list is not only about ranking—it’s a celebration of the grit, creativity, and dogged determination that underpins our national character,” said Faith Senam Ocloo. “They are the authors of a heritage that will energize future generations and put Ghana on the world map.”
The Power List is a story of yesterday’s success and guide to tomorrow’s development in the field. It covers a wide range of talents—from mythic style giants and trailblazing entrepreneurial ventures to education and media pioneers who’ve pushed through in the field—each pushing the evolution of the sector with excellence of contribution. By throwing the spotlight on these movers, the project aims to spur further investment in Ghanaian creativity, cross-border exchange, and mobilize sustainable fashion practice founded on cultural authenticity.
Industry giants in the lead
Among the winners are names that have gained global recognition:
- Aisha Ayensu, Christie Brown designer, is world acclaimed for her ability to seamlessly blend modern silhouettes with traditional African prints. Her pioneering work has seen her designs feature on the world catwalks and red carpet events.
- Nana Akua Addo continues to revolutionize the fashion influencer sphere by promoting local designers and as a cultural ambassador through her bold fashion choices.
- Joyce Ababio, the creator of the JACCD Design Institute Africa, has transformed fashion school on the continent and is grooming the next generation of boundary-pushing creatives.
- Claudia Lumor, with her media conglomerate Glitz Africa, has established a sorely needed platform that highlights local talent while bridging the gap between Ghanaian fashion and the rest of the world.
- Africa Fashion Foundation founder Roberta Annan is all about empowerment and sustainability by connecting emerging designers with strategic mentorship along with access to global markets.
The list also brings to the fore industry leaders in allied sectors such as photography, event production, and fashion journalism. These are individuals, some of them market leaders such as Quincy Koranteng of Vine Imagery and Dionne Slash Gavin of DSG Model Management, who capture the Ghanaian fashion moment and proceed to inflate its narrative within global media.
Driving economic growth and foreign collaborations
The fashion scene in Ghana has witnessed a massive resurgence in recent years thanks to government patronage and higher global consumer demand for authentic African designs. The Top 25 Power List 2024 not only allows appreciation of current achievements but also positions the industry in a better place for further global investment and co-operative efforts. Balanced with winners representing a cross-section of talent and entrepreneurship, the project itself serves to incubate additional innovative creativity and economic development within the industry.
As succinctly stated by Georgina Amponsah, Project Lead of the Ghana Fashion Industry Power List, “This launch is testament to what we can achieve when opportunity and creativity come together. By placing Ghana’s best influencers in the spotlight, we open doors to enriched cultural exchange and sustainable growth, ensuring that our fashion story is heard on a global platform.”
A moment of pride and promise
The unveiling event, which was held in a sparkling venue in Accra, drew stakeholders in the industry, media personnel, investors, and fashion lovers. The evening was filled with thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive exhibitions, and a visual homage to the heritage and innovation that exists within Ghanaian fashion. It was a defining moment by invoking the stakeholders to keep investing in programs that cultivate local talent and celebrate the country’s rich culture.
As Ghana continues to place itself in the world as a shining example of innovative excellence, Top 25 Ghana Fashion Industry Power List 2024 will be at the forefront, inspire potential future investments, and be the driving force to the country’s cultural, fashion, and economic development.
