Renowned broadcast journalist, lawyer and media manager Philip Osei Bonsu, popularly known as O.B., has been named among Ghana’s most influential personalities in the inaugural Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025, released by leading African PR and rating firm, Avance Media.

The annual Powerlist recognises Ghanaians whose influence, leadership and authority have significantly shaped the country’s political, economic, social and cultural landscape over the past year.

The list spans 10 carefully defined categories, cutting across governance, civil society, business leadership, media, sports, religion, traditional leadership, education, law and national security.

Philip Osei Bonsu is featured under the media category, in recognition of his impact as host of Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, Ghana’s leading late afternoon current affairs programme, widely followed both locally and internationally.

Ekosiisen is a multiple award-winning political and public affairs show noted for agenda-setting discussions, rigorous analysis and accountability-driven discourse.

Beyond broadcasting, Osei Bonsu serves as Programmes Manager of Asempa FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group. He is a lawyer, broadcast journalist and media executive, whose work straddles media leadership, legal practice and public advocacy.

He is an old student of St John’s School, Sekondi, and graduated from the University of Ghana with First Class Honours.

A Tullow Scholar, he holds an MSc in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs with Distinction from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. In 2017, he was selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow at the University of San Diego, California, where he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship.

Philip Osei Bonsu also holds an LLB from Central University and a Qualifying Certificate and Bachelor of Laws from the Ghana School of Law, after which he was called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. He is currently an Associate at the Robert Smith Law Group, a boutique law firm in Accra.

In addition, he serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Financial Literacy Foundation Africa, a Board Member of Pent Media Centre, and a member of the Global Editorial Team of the Church of Pentecost.

In an interview with Myjoyonline, O.B. said, "I am deeply honoured to be named among the top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025 by Avance Media. This recognition truly reflects the hard work and sense of professionalism of my incredible team on EKOSIISEN. It also reflects the sense of duty and dedication to my chosen professions: Broadcast Journalism and Law. I'm really inspired to continue advocating for the voiceless and asking all the critical questions on behalf of the millions who listen to me every day. I’m really grateful for this honour”.

“This places an onerous responsibility on me. It means the whole country counts on me to continue to advocate for change through the influential platform God has given me. I’m indeed committed to doing just that; so help me God”.

Avance Media said selection for the Powerlist is guided by five key criteria: influence; leadership and authority; measurable impact; relevance within the year under review; and public visibility and accountability.

Speaking on the release, Prince Akpah, Founder and Managing Director of Avance Media, said the Powerlist goes beyond titles to examine real influence and impact, while provoking national reflection on leadership and accountability across Ghana’s evolving society.

The 2025 list features heads of the arms of government, business leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, creatives, sports icons and media personalities, including President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. It also highlights 28 prominent Ghanaian women, reflecting women’s leadership across national and international spheres.

Philip Osei Bonsu’s recognition places him among a distinguished group of national figures shaping narratives and influencing public life, reaffirming his standing as one of Ghana’s most impactful voices in media and public affairs.

More details about the powerlist are published on gh.avancemedia.org 

Below is the 2025 Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist arranged in alphabetical order:

1. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (Hon) || Politician & Founder, United Party
2. Alban Bagbin (Rt. Hon.) || Speaker, Parliament of Ghana
3. Albert Dwumfour || President, Ghana Journalists Association
4. Alex Apau Dadey || Founder & Chairman, KGL Group
5. Alexander Afenyo-Markin (Hon.) || Minority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
6. Amma Twum-Amoah (H.E.) || Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), African Union
7. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh || Founder & CEO, Brainwave Tech Africa
8. Anita Erskine || CEO, Erskine Communications
9. Antoine Semenyo || Footballer, Black Stars & Bournemouth
10. Bernard Avle || Media Personality, Citi FM & Channel One TV
11. Beryl Agyekum-Ayaaba  || Founder & CEO, Echohouse
12. Black Sherif || Musician
13. Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart) || Media Personality, Onua FM & TV
14. Bright Simons || Vice President, Imani Africa
15. Cassiel Ato Forson (Hon. Dr.) || MP & Minister of Finance, Republic of Ghana
16. Christian Tetteh Yohuno (COP) || Inspector General of Police
17. Constance Swaniker || Founder, Design and Technical Institute
18. Dag Heward-Mills (Bishop) || Founder and Presiding Bishop, UD-OLGC
19. Daniel McKorley (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, McDan Group
20. Dentaa Amoateng || Founder & President, GUBA Enterprise 
21. Diana Hamilton || Gospel Musician
22. Efua Ghartey || President, Ghana Bar Association
23. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Trade, Industry & Agribusiness
24. Elsie Effah Kaufmann (Prof.) || Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, UG
25. Elvis Agyemang (Pastor) || Convenor, Alpha Hour
26. Eric Nyamekye (Apostle Dr.) || Chairman, The Church of Pentecost
27. Ernest Ofori Sarpong || Founder & Chairman, Special Group of Companies
28. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey || General Secretary, National Democratic Congress
29. Frank Amoakohene (Hon. Dr.) || Minister, Ashanti Region
30. Gertrude Araba Torkornoo (HLJ) || Former Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
31. Gity Adorye || Gospel Musician
32. Haruna Iddrisu (Hon.) || MP & Education Minister
33. Ibrahim Mahama  || Founder & CEO, Engineers and Planners
34. Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu || Executive Director, STAR-Ghana Foundation
35. Jackie Appiah || Actress
36. James Ebo Whyte || CEO, Roverman Productions
37. James Gunu (Hon.) || Minister, Volta Region
38. Jean Adukwei Mensa || Chairperson, Electoral Commission
39. John Dramani Mahama (H.E) || President, Republic of Ghana
40. John Dumelo (Hon.) || MP & Deputy Minister of Food & Agriculture
41. John Jinapor (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Energy & Green Transition
42. Johnson Pandit Asiama (Dr.) || Governor, Bank of Ghana
43. Johnson Asiedu Nketia (Hon.) || Chairman, National Democratic Congress
44. Joseph Siaw Agyepong (Dr.) || Founder & Chairman, Jospong Group
45. Joyce Bawa Mogtari (Hon.) || Presidential Adviser and Special Aide
46. Julius Debrah (Hon.) || Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana
47. Justin Frimpong-Kodua (Hon.)  || General Secretary, New Patriotic Party
48. Kennedy Agyapong || Former MP & Flagbearer Aspirant, New Patriotic Party
49. Kurt Okraku || President, Ghana Football Association
50. Kwadwo Sheldon || Founder & CEO, Kwadwo Sheldon Studios
51. Lordina Mahama (H.E) || First Lady, Republic of Ghana
52. Mahama Abukari Gariba II  || Yaa Naa
53. Mahama Ayariga (Hon.) || Majority Leader, Parliament of Ghana
54. Mahamudu Bawumia  (H.E. Dr.),  || Former Vice President
55. Manasseh Azure Awuni  || Journalist
56. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee (H.E.) || Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations for Africa
57. Mavis Owusu -Gyamfi || President and CEO, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
58. Mensa Otabil (Rev Dr.) || Founder & General Overseer, International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
59. Mohammed Kudus  || Footballer, Black Stars & Tottenham Hotspur
60. Moses Kwesi Baiden || Founder & Chairman, Margins ID Group
61. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (H.E. Prof.) || Vice President, Republic of Ghana
62. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo  (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana
63. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (H.E) || Former President, Republic of Ghana
64. Nana Ama McBrown || Media Personality, Onua TV
65. Nana Kwame Bediako || Founder & Chairman, Kwarleyz Group
66. Nathan Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) || CEO, EIB Network
67. Nicholas Duncan-Williams (Archbishop) || Founder & General Overseer, Action Chapel International Ministry
68. Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II || President, National House of Chiefs
69. Oliver Barker Vormawor || Lawyer &Lead Convenor, #FixTheCountry 
70. Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin || Okyenhene
71. Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II || Dormaahene
72. Osei Kwame Despite || Founder & Chairman, Despite Group of Companies
73. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu (Sheikh) || National Chief Imam
74. Otto Addo || Coach, Black Stars
75. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II  || Asantehene
76. Patricia Obo-Nai || CEO, Telecel Ghana
77. Patrick Awuah Jr || Founder & President, Ashesi University
78. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie (HLJ) || Chief Justice, Republic of Ghana
79. Philip Osei Bonsu || Media Personality, Asempa FM
80. Piesie Esther || GospelMusician
81. Raymond Archer || Executive Director, Economic and Organised Crime Office 
82. Richard Nii Armah Quaye || Founder & President, RNAQ Holdings
83. Rita Akosua Dickson (Prof.) || Vice Chancellor, KNUST
84. Sabah Zita Benson (H.E.) || High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Republic of Ghana
85. Sam Korankye Ankrah (Apostle) || Founder & Apostle General, Royalhouse Chapel 
86. Samira Bawumia  (H.E) || Former Second Lady, Republic of Ghana
87. Sammy Gyamfi || CEO, GoldBod
88. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Hon.) || MP & Minister of Foreign Affairs
89. Sarkodie || Musician
90. Senyo Hosi || Convenor, One Ghana Movement
91. Shatta Wale || Musician
92. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (Hon) || Secretary-General, Commonwealth
93. Stephen Wengam (Rev) || General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Ghana
94. Stonebwoy || Musician
95. Tackie Teiko Tsuru II || Ga Mantse
96. Theresa Ayoade || CEO, Charterhouse
97. Togbe Afede XIV || Agbogbomefia
98. Victor Smith (H.E.) || Ambassador to the United States, Republic of Ghana
99. William Agyapong (Lt. General) || Chief of the Defence Staff, Ghana Armed Forces
100. Wode Maya Youtuber