Here are Ghana’s 8 wealthiest self-made millionaires

From finance mogul Charles Ampofo to the man who has made wealth from filth Joseph Siaw, here's who made the list.

Paa Kwesi Nduom

The popular entrepreneur and presidential hopeful is one of the richest Ghanaian. The former Member of Parliament is reported to own over 60 companies and is estimated to worth

Kwame Despite Osei

Founder, Despite Group of companies

Osei Kwame Despite is up there with the big guns in terms of richest. He is noted to have a taste for luxurious vehicles and has a great love for exotic cars. Kwame Despite began his business life as a dealer in music cassettes and other merchandise at Dunkwa Offinso. He is now the owner of Despite Group of companies,

Kennedy Agyapong

Businessman

The Ghanaian politician and businessman is inarguably one of the successful businessmen in the country. His investments in real estate have yielded millions for him. He is believed to be one of the first Ghanaians to own a Rolls Royce.

Joseph Siaw Agyapong

JA Plant Pool, Zoomlion and Jospong Group

Dr. Joseph Agyapong is the CEO of JA Plant Pool, Zoomlion and Jospong Group. He started his business journey as a dealer in books before starting a printing press before going on to own 32 companies, mainly in oil and gas, mining, construction and real estate. He is estimated to worth about $300 million.

Kate Quartey-Papafio

Reroy Cables Limited

Kate Quartey-Papafio is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reroy Cables Limited one of the leading manufacturers of electrical cables in Ghana. Reroy manufactures electrical and telecom cables and conductors predominantly for the international market.

Charles Ampofo

Chairman, Kampac Group

His diverse investment in oil, Travel and Tours and telecommunication has racked up some millions for him. He was named Ghana's richest man in 2015 by Goodman AMC. He defied all odds to start the Kampac Group which initiated a $7 billion energy project in the Philippians.

Patricia Poku-Diaby

CEO of Plot Enterprise Group in Ivory Coast and Ghana

Madam Patricia is the richest woman in Ghana is estimated at $17 million. She also happens to be the eighth richest person in Ghana. She is the CEO of Plot Enterprise Group in Ivory Coast and Ghana which is a Ghanaian cocoa processing company. Previously worked in the family business before venturing out to start her own company. The company has a state-of-the-art grinding facility located in Takoradi which is currently valued at $90 million and processes 32,000 metric tons of cocoa annually into liquor, butter and cake.

Theresa Oppong

CEO of Manet Group

Theresa Oppong is the CEO of Manet Group which is a 100% Ghanaian real estate development holding company, which develops commercial and residential property. The company is the second largest in the industry. It was established 18 years ago and has risen to the ranks to be listed among the top 20 companies in the country. Placing her as the second richest women in the country. Her net worth is estimated at $5.9 million. Among the group of companies are Manet Housing, a real estate development firm, Manet Paradise, a three-star hotel resort, Manet Construction a civil engineering company and Manet Towers.