Published in The Ashesi Bulletin·Jan 19Meet some members of the Ashesi Undergraduate Class of 2026.On January 13, 2023, Ashesi welcomed the second cohort of the undergraduate class of 2026. The two cohorts comprise 374 students. Here are some stories from Ashesi's newest class of 2026.Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Sep 14, 2022From selling used clothes to pursuing a master's degree in finance: Foster Akpakli's Ashesi story.Once unsure that he could get a university education, recent graduate Foster Akpakli '21 is now an inspiration for many young students in his community. As a teenager, Foster often had to find part-time work to support his family and help pay for his education. Some of his earliest work…Ashesi University4 min readAshesi University4 min read
Published in The Ashesi Bulletin·Jan 1, 20212020 in review: events and stories that shaped an unprecedented yearIn a year marked by a dreadful global pandemic, navigating the nuances of remote learning via Zoom, and social distancing, 2020 was a year unlike any other. Here, we look back on the year, highlighting stories and events that shaped 2020 at Ashesi. Alumnus Kelvin ’14 on leveraging data science…20208 min read20208 min read
Published in The Ashesi Outcomes Blog·Nov 23, 2020In Nigeria’s youthful protests, calls for accountable leadership endure despite harsh crackdownsIn the wake of on-going protests against police brutality and push for reform within the government, and heavy-handed responses from security forces across the country, Nigeria has come into the global spotlight. Thousands of Nigerians — led by mostly young people — continue to urge for more accountability from the…Ashesi University4 min readAshesi University4 min read
Published in The Ashesi Outcomes Blog·Nov 23, 2020Alumnus Kelvin ’14 on leveraging data science for stronger decision-making in AfricaIn early 2015, floods in Malawi displaced thousands of people and saw about a third of the country a disaster zone. Malawian reliance on subsistence farming also meant that the floods created a food crisis for millions across the country. …Kelvin Wellington3 min readKelvin Wellington3 min read
Published in The Ashesi Outcomes Blog·Nov 23, 2020Alumna Khadijahtu ’20 wins Falling Walls science research competition and represents Ghana at virtual Berlin Science SummitAshesi Engineering alumna Khadijahtu Mohammed ’20 has been named the first-place finalist out of fifteen for the 2020 Falling Walls Lab competition in Ghana. Falling Walls Lab is an international forum for the next generation of early-career innovators, creators, and visionaries. It aims to promote exceptional ideas and connect promising…Ashesi University2 min readAshesi University2 min read
Published in The Ashesi Outcomes Blog·Oct 20, 2020For young creatives, Joseph Nti ’15 shares lessons for creating your own spaceBy the time he graduated from Ashesi, Joseph Nti was recognised on campus as a creative industry force in the making. …Ashesi Alumni3 min readAshesi Alumni3 min read
Published in The Ashesi Bulletin·Sep 21, 2020The Akuffos share their journey as Ashesi parentsAfter their first visit to Ashesi’s campus, Sarah and Kwame Akuffo were convinced they had found the ideal university for their kids. “The environment was so serene, and I was amazed that there is an institution of this caliber in Ghana,” confessed Sarah, whose son and daughter eventually became students…Ashesi University3 min readAshesi University3 min read
Sep 4, 2020Dennis Asamoah ’12 builds Whatsapp banking platform to promote financial inclusionWhen Dennis Asamoah ’12 started Nokwary Technologies, his goal was to use Artificial Intelligence to build solutions and products that are both inclusive and convenient. In creating a blueprint for this approach, his startup designed a WhatsApp-based banking service that allows platform users to make money transactions using voice commands…Fintech3 min readFintech3 min read
Published in The Ashesi Outcomes Blog·Aug 31, 2020Susan Dacosta ’20 recounts her journey from the Gambia to Ashesi in GhanaWhen Susan DaCosta completed her undergraduate program at Ashesi this year, she accomplished what had barely been a dream years ago. The last of her parent’s six children, from a remote town in the Gambia, financial constraints had made college seem unlikely. However, having been a standout student, Susan was…2 min read2 min read
