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Building the national network for Ghanaian professionals in the U.S. Where Ghanaian-Americans connect and build.

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Five years in, moments like this remind us why we started.

To everyone who showed up, shared their knowledge, supported the vision and helped bring the 2026 Ghana Innov8 Summit + Gala to life, we say thank you.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited about what we’re building together.

This is Ghana Innov8 🇬🇭

#ghanaians #ghanaiansabroad #blackexcellence #ghananews #ghanaevents taken in GSU Student Center East by @ghanainnov8

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To every speaker who shared their time, experience and perspective with us at the 2026 Ghana Innov8 Summit — thank you. 🇬🇭

Your knowledge, stories and insights made the Summit stronger and gave our community conversations worth continuing.

Thank you for pouring into our community. ❤️💛💚

#ghanaians #ghanaiansabroad #ghananews #ghanastyle #ghanamusic by @ghanainnov8

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What a weekend!

To everyone who joined us for the 2026 Ghana Innov8 Summit + Gala, thank you!

You brought the energy, the ideas, the conversations and the celebration. From different cities, backgrounds and journeys, we came together as one community.

We’re grateful you chose to spend the day with us.

Thank you for showing up. ❤️💛💚

#ghanaians #ghananews #ghanamusic #ghanadiaspora #atlantaparties by @ghanainnov8

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Congratulations to Joyce Arthur @thejoycearthur, a Ghanaian-American education advocate appointed Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

A proud moment for Ghanaian representation in American public service!

#ghanaiansabroad #ghana #princegeorgescounty #princegeorgescountymd #africandiaspora by @ghanainnov8

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Before Columbus sailed to the Americas in 1492, he had already visited the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana).

His little-known journey to Elmina reveals an overlooked chapter in the history of European expansion across the Atlantic.

Did you know about this connection? 🇬🇭

#ghanaiansabroad #ghananews #columbusday #indegenouspeople #columbus by @ghanainnov8

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Missouri State University @missouristate grants accounting manager Paul Essel was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Wednesday afternoon.

According to MSU leaders, Essel was an enrolled graduate student from 2008-2014 and was employed with the university during his studies.

MSU wrote in a statement, “he remained an employee in good standing”.

#ghanaiansabroad #ghananews #ghana #immigrant by @ghanainnov8

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A Ghanaian who made history in American law 🇬🇭🇺🇸

In 1994, Kofi Appenteng became the first Black African partner at a major New York City law firm.

He went on to serve as Chair of the Ford Foundation's Board of Trustees and President & CEO of the Africa-America Institute @aaiafrica

In 2013, he was recognized by Carnegie Corporation as a Great American Immigrant.

Ghanaian Excellence 🇬🇭

#ghanaiansabroad #ghananews #blackexcellence #africansindiaspora #nycstyle by @ghanainnov8

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Gi8 is back with another event to share with the group chat!

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Ghana Innov8 is collaborating with Dorothy’s Hope Foundation for an impactful, culturally relevant conversation on breast cancer awareness, early detection, women’s health, and community action.

Join us next Friday for a powerful conversation unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

Register now using the link in our bio!

Don’t forget to share this with 10 people. The more we know, the more we can do! See you next Friday. @drkhadijaowusu @dorothys_hope @dorothyamuahgh #breastcancerawarness #pinkoctober #ghanaiansabroad #africandiaspora #ghanainnov8 by @ghanainnov8

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Another Ghanaian making her mark on the global stage. 🇬🇭🌍

Ghanaian-American professor Sally Afia Nuamah @sally.nuamah has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s @worldeconomicforum 118 Young Global Leaders for 2026.

She also earned a prestigious Rockefeller Foundation @rockefellerfdn Bellagio Center residency this year.

Ghanaian Excellence 🇬🇭

#ghanaiansabroad #ghananews #younggloballeaders #ghana #blackwomenrock by @ghanainnov8

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A major milestone for Ghanaian-American physician Dr. Joel Bervell @joelbervell 🇬🇭🇺🇸

His children’s medical show, The Doctor Is In, is now streaming on @primevideo.

Congratulations, Dr. Bervell! 👏🏾

#ghanaiansabroad #ghanamovies #kidsshow #animators #medicallife by @ghanainnov8

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U.S. Army Capt. Stephen O. Adjei, originally from Accra, Ghana, has died at 31 while conducting scuba certification training in Pennsylvania.

Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Source: U.S. Military Academy at West Point

#ghananews #ghanaiansabroad #usmilitary #armylifestyle #usarmysoldier by @ghanainnov8

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The Fowler Museum @fowlermuseum in Los Angeles wants to return two artifacts taken from #Kumasi more than a century ago, but there's a complication.

Both have human remains attached, raising difficult questions about who they should be returned to.

Here’s what makes this restitution case so complicated. 🇬🇭

Source: The Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.official

#ghananews #kumasievents #ghanaiansabroad #kumasigirls by @ghanainnov8

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