Dansoman

Dansoman
Dansoman
Nickname:  DC
Interactive map of Dansoman
Country	Ghana
Region	Greater Accra Region

Dansoman is a suburban town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, It is known as one of the largest estates in West Africa.

History

Dansoman was founded by the late Nii Kojo Danso I in the late 1960s, and was named after him soon after (with "man" meaning town in Ga). When it was built, Dansoman was the largest planned urban settlement in the ECOWAS region.

Traditionally, the Dansoman stool is under the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Council located in Jamestown of the capital city, Accra.

Dansoman has played a pivotal role in the creative arts industry. The dansoman brand has been home to a lot of creatives both past and present, ranging from renowned actors, musicians and politicians. For example, Appietus, M3nsa, Terry Bonchaka, Samini, DJ Black, Fred Amugi, Alui Mahama and many more.

Sport

Liberty Professionals, the local professional football club, play at the Carl Reindorf Park Stadium.

Schools

Dansoman has several schools, including top schools such as May’s Educational Centre, Dayspring Montessori International School, Ebenezer Senior High, St. Margaret Mary Senior High and Wesley Grammar Senior High. Its junior high schools are Ave Maria School, Christian Home School, St. Bernadette Soubirious Primary School, St Martin de Porres School, Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy, Alpha Beta Christian College, and New Century Career Training Institute (NCCTI/NVTI).

Churches

Organizations

• ID Ghana is a microfinance institution.
• Gevibe Limited is a I.T Company.

Notable residents

• N. A. Adjin-Tettey (born 1930), academic
• Daniel Agyei (born 1989), footballer, professional goalkeeper who has played for Liberty Professionals
• E. L (born 1989), musician, award-winning artist known for hits like "Koko"
• Comfort Asamoah (born 1960), politician
• Sam Korankye Ankrah (born 1960), minister
• Titus Awotwi Pratt (born 1947), bishop, former presiding bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana
• Fritz Baffour (born 1952), politician, former Minister for Information and National Orientation in Ghana
• Terry Bonchaka (1982–2003), musician, hiplife artist known for songs like "Pulele"
• Funny Face (born 1981), comedian, known for his role in the TV series Chorkor Trotro
• M3NSA (born 1981), musician, member of the FOKN Bois duo
• Kaakie (born 1991), musician, dancehall artist known for tracks like "Too Much"
• Ave Kludze (born 1966), engineer, NASA scientist recognized for his work in aerospace engineering
• Willy Kumado (born 2002), footballer
• Nana Ansah Kwao IV (born 1975), traditional leader, chief of Akwamu
• Yvonne Nelson (born 1985), actress, starred in films like House of Gold
• Ursula Owusu (born 1964), politician, Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament
• Ebony (1997–2018), musician, dancehall artist known for hits like "Maame Hw3"
• Samini (born 1981), musician, reggae and dancehall artist with albums like Dagaati
• Theresa Amerley Tagoe (1943–2010), politician, former Deputy Minister of Greater Accra Region
• Emmanuel Tagoe (born 1989), professional lightweight boxer
• Cindy Thompson (born 1980), musician, gospel singer known for the song "Awurade Kasa"
• Tic Tac (born 1980), musician, hiplife artist
• Trigmatic (born 1984), musician, rapper and songwriter
• Alfred Oko Vanderpuije (born 1955), politician, former Mayor of Accra
• Paapa Yankson (1944–2017), musician, highlife singer

References

5°33′N 0°16′W / 5.550°N 0.267°W / 5.550; -0.267