Ghanaians are everywhere – believe that!
Even in the genes of famous over-achievers. We just need to look a bit harder. Amongst all the celebrities and personalities with Ghanaian origins, there are a few who slipped off the list.
Here is a list of such achievers with some Ghanaian blood connection:
1. Vanessa L. Williams – Actress
A DNA test revealed that her ancestry is 23% from Ghana, 17% from the British Isles (specifically English, Welsh and Irish), 15% from Cameroon, 12% Finnish, 11% Southern European, 7% Togo, 6% Benin, 5% Senegal and 4% Portuguese.
2. Forest Whitaker – Actor
In 2009 the actor revealed to Oprah that he had traced his roots to Ghana and Nigeria.
3. Robert Bathurst – Actor
Born in Accra.
4. Idris Elba – Actor
Half Ghanaian, half Sierra Leonean.
5. Kofi Kingston – Wrestler
Was born in Kumasi and moved to the United States at an early age.
6. Christopher James “Chris” Williams – Actor
The brother of Vanessa Williams.
7. Vic Mensa – Rapper
Half Ghanaian, half American.
8. Peter Mensah – Actor
Born in Accra.
9. Freema Agyeman – Actress
Father is Ghanaian.
10. Senyo Kodzo Amoaku – Movie Director
11. Michael Cowan – Film Producer
Born in Accra.
12. Vincent Dery (Nico and Vinz) – Singer
Half Ghanaian, half Norwegian.
Credit; omgvoice.com
12 International Celebrities Having Ghanaian Connections
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