Ama Darko

Ama Darko is GhanaStar's entertainment and culture editor, reporting from Accra. She covers Ghana's music scene, Nollywood, fashion, celebrity news, and the creative arts. Ama holds a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and has written for Modern Ghana and The Mirror. Her features on Afrobeats, Ghanaian film, and cultural identity have earned recognition across West African media.

8178 Articles Joined March 2026

Articles by Ama Darko

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Mr. Emmanuel Pappoe-Thompson, Wrote the Lyrics of the First National Anthem

(1906 - 1992) On March 6th, 1957, before a crowd of over 100,000 at the Old polo Grounds, the Ghana National Anthem was...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Amon Kotei, Designer of the Ghana Coat of Arms

As Independence Day drew near, the need for a coat of arms distinct from that o the imperial power - Great britain,...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh, the Designer of the Ghana Flag

Mrs Theodosia Salome Abena Kumea Okoh néé Asihene was born in Wenchi on Tuesday 13th June 1922. She is a renowned...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice President

As a young man he studied at the Government Secondary School, Tamale from 1960-67 for his Ordinary and Advanced Level...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, Former VRA CEO

Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, the presidential candidate of the United Ghana Movement (UGM) in 2000. He was born in Kumasi...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, Presidential Candidate of NRP

Mr. Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, the Presidential Candidate of the National Reform Party (NRP) in the 2000 elections, was born...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Edward Mahama, Chairman on PNC

Dr Edward Mahama, the presidential candidate of People's National Convention, was born on April 15, 1945. He is an...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Mrs. Gladys Asmah, Former Minister of Women Affairs

Mrs. Gladys Asmah, was born on October 16, 1939, at Cape Coast, in the Central Region. She started her primary...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Albert Kan-Dapaah, Fome Interior Minister

He attended Acherensua Secondary School from 1964 to 1969 and proceeded to the Institute of Professional Studies to...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of F.K. Owusu-Adjapong, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

Mr F. K. Owusu-Adjapong, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Swedru, was educated at the Kwame Nkrumah...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, Former Minister for Ports, Harbours & Railways

Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi was born on the 21 August 1945 at Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region. He is...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, Minister of Water Resources, Work & Housing

Mr Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, was born on - November 22, 1941, at Effiduase- Koforidua in the Eastern Region. He had his...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Former Minister of Defence/MP for Manhyia

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia , Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, who has been confirmed as the Minister of Defence,...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ex-Head of State: 1957

Childhood Mentor: Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey (Assistant Vice Principal and the first African member of staff at the then Prince...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Mother of Ejisu

Her fight against British colonialists is a story is woven throughout the history of Ghana. A story from Ghana , A...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Kofi “Guy Warren” Ghanaba,

Guy Warren was one of the first "New Percussionists" that I have come across in my research. Information on him is...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, New York Magazine Best Doctors in New York

Orthopedic Surgeon One of New York magazine's "Best Doctors in New York - June 2001" Chief of Spinal Deformity service...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Kojo Bambir, Wood Carver

Kojo Bambir, from Ajumako Asaasan, Central Region, Ghana, started wood carving very early in live. He has been carving...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Amon Nikoi, Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana

The late Dr Nikoi, was born on 19th January 1930 at La, Accra and died on Thursday, 5 September. He had Bsc in...

Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of Yaw “NKOMODE” Donkor, Singer and Actor

NKOMODE a.k.a Yaw Donkor undisputed champion comedian of Ghana is a singer and actor Won the Key Soap Concert Who Is...