Ghanaian celebrities are celebrated not just for their talent and influence in the entertainment world, but also for their diverse educational journeys, including the high schools they attended.
Many of these celebrities have received their education from some of the most prestigious Senior High Schools (SHS) in Ghana. In this article, GONJAMEDIA explore the top 30 Ghanaian celebrities and the SHS institutions that played a role in shaping their success.
1- Yvonne Nelson – Aggrey Memorial Senior High School
Yvonne Nelson, one of the most popular actresses in Ghana, attended Aggrey Memorial Senior High School in Cape Coast.
2- John Dumelo – Achimota School
Actor and politician John Dumelo is an alumni of the prestigious Achimota School in Accra.
3- Jackie Appiah – Achimota School
Another Achimota School alumni, Jackie Appiah is one of the most beloved actresses in Ghana.
4- Sarkodie – Achimota School
Renowned rapper and musician Sarkodie also attended Achimota School.
5- Becca – Wesley Girls’ High School
Songstress Becca completed her secondary education at Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast.
6- Stonebwoy – Methodist Day Senior High School
Reggae and dancehall artist Stonebwoy attended Methodist Day Senior High School in Ashaiman.
7- Nana Ama McBrown – Prince of Peace Girls’ Senior High School
Actress Nana Ama McBrown is an alumni of Prince of Peace Girls’ Senior High School.
8- M.anifest – SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College
Hip hop artist M.anifest attended SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College in Tema.
9- Lydia Forson – St. Louis Senior High School
Actress Lydia Forson completed her secondary education at St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi.
10- Kwaw Kese – Happy Days Senior High School
Rapper Kwaw Kese attended Happy Days Senior High School in Kumasi.
11- Nadia Buari – Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
Actress Nadia Buari is an alumni of Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School in Saltpond.
12- Samini – Pope John Senior High School
Reggae and dancehall artist Samini attended Pope John Senior High School in Koforidua.
13- Martha Ankomah – Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
Actress Martha Ankomah completed her secondary education at Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School.
14- Okyeame Kwame – Kumasi Anglican Secondary School
Highlife artist Okyeame Kwame attended Kumasi Anglican Secondary School.
15- Efya – Yaa Asantewa Girls’ Senior High School
Singer Efya completed her secondary education at Yaa Asantewa Girls’ Senior High School in Kumasi.
16- Van Vicker – Mfantsipim School
Actor Van Vicker is an alumni of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast.
17- Juliet Ibrahim – Ghana Institute of Languages
Actress Juliet Ibrahim attended the Ghana Institute of Languages in Accra.
18- Joey B – Accra High School
Musician Joey B completed his secondary education at Accra High School.
19- Delay – Aburi Girls’ Senior High School
TV presenter Delay is an alumni of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School.
20- Ama K. Abebrese – Aburi Girls’ Senior High School
Actress Ama K. Abebrese also attended Aburi Girls’ Senior High School.
21– E.L – Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School
Rapper E.L is an alumni of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School in Accra.
22- Nana Aba Anamoah – Ghana National College
Journalist Nana Aba Anamoah attended Ghana National College in Cape Coast.
23- Pappy Kojo – Takoradi Technical Institute
Musician Pappy Kojo completed his secondary education at Takoradi Technical Institute.
24- Roseline Okoro – Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High School
Actress Roseline Okoro is an alumni of Afia Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High School.
25- Bisa Kdei – Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School
Highlife artist Bisa Kdei attended Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School.
26- Kofi Siriboe – Opoku Ware Secondary School
Actor Kofi Siriboe is an alumni of Opoku Ware Secondary School in Kumasi.
27- Emelia Brobbey – Presbyterian Girls’ Secondary School
Actress Emelia Brobbey completed her secondary education at Presbyterian Girls’ Secondary School.
28- Edem – Bishop Herman College
Rapper Edem attended Bishop Herman College in Kpando.
29- Yvonne Okoro – Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
Actress Yvonne Okoro is an alumni of Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School.
30- Black Sherif – Kumasi Academy.