Ghanaians in the United Kingdom
File:120x120 temparss-198ddff483957e1d060b7f0f39b5d4d3.jpg File:Rhianbenson.jpgFile:Marthajones.jpgNotable Ghanaian Britons: June Sarpong, Paul Boateng, Rhian Benson, Freema Agyeman   | |
| 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 Britons 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 Britons live in Greater London espeacially 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.
History
Famous Ghanaian Britons
- Adam Afriyie, Member of Parliament.
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Athlete.
- Rhian Benson, Singer/Songwriter.
- Lethal Bizzle, Rapper.
- Ozwald Boateng, Fashion Designer.
- Paul Boateng, Politician and Ambassador.
- Jaye Davidson, Actor.
- Dizzee Rascal, MC/Rapper
- Idris Elba, Actor.
- 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 Presenter