Ghanaians in the United Kingdom
  Notable British Ghanaians: Freema Agyeman, Paul Boateng   | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| London,Manchester,Liverpool | |
| Languages | |
| English, Fanti, Akan, Dagbani, Ga, Dangme, Ewe, Gonja, Gurunsi, Nzema, Hausa, others | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Islam, Traditional Beliefs |
Ghanaian British people are one of the largest Black African groups living in the United Kingdom with 56,000 reporting being born in Ghana in the 2001 Census. The majority of Ghanaian British peoplelive in Greater London especially the boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Newham, Hackney, Haringey, Lewisham, Croydon and Brent. Outside there are large populations in Manchester and Birmingham. One of the most important places for interaction and the purchasing of culturally appropriate foodstuffs is Queen's Market, Upton Park.[1] [2] [3]
Famous Ghanaian British people
- Adam Afriyie, Member of Parliament.
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Athlete.
- Adjoa Andoh, Actress.
- Samata Angel, Fashion Designer.
- Anita Asante, Footballer.
- Rhian Benson, Singer/Songwriter.
- Lethal Bizzle, Rapper.
- Ozwald Boateng, Fashion Designer.
- Paul Boateng, Politician and Ambassador.
- Adelaide Casely-Hayford, Advocate, Cultural Nationalist.
- Jaye Davidson, Actor.
- James Harper, Footballer.
- Dizzee Rascal, MC/Rapper
- Kojo, Award winning British Comedian
- Idris Elba, Actor.
- Joseph Kpobie, Actor.
- Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Basketball player.
- Oxide & Neutrino, UK Garage, MC and DJ Duo.
- Belinda Owusu, Actress.
- Osei Sankofa, Footballer.
- Joey Ansah, Actor.
- Reggie Yates, TV Presenter.
- June Sarpong, TV Presenter.
- Sam Sarpong, Actor.
- Sway DaSafo, Rapper.
- Hugh Quarshie, Actor.
- Lloyd Owusu, Footballer.
- Freema Agyeman, Actress.
- Tinchy Stryder, Rapper
- Ras Kwame, Radio DJ/Presenter
- The Mitchell Brothers, Rap Group
- Jeanette Kwakye, Athlete
- Nigel Quashie, Footballer.
- Paul Sackey, Rugby Union Player.
- Arthur Wharton, Footballer.
- Rachel Yankey, Footballer.
- Ama Sefa Yeboah, Actor.
See also
References
Bibliography
- Herbert, Joanna. Experiences of Everyday Racism Among Ghanaian Migrants in London (2008).[1]