Opoku Ware Senior High School, often referred to as OWASS or Akatakyie, is famous for many reasons. One, being the first Catholic school to be founded in the Ashanti Region. Two, for their Latin school motto Deus Lux Scientiae which translates as God is the Light of Knowledge. And three, for producing some of the biggest Ghanaian personalities.
Established on the 28th of February 1952, Opoku Ware was founded as a Catholic School in Asanteman where Catholic doctrines and Asante values and culture would foster the next generation of Ghanaians. The all-boys school has produced some of Ghana’s most prominent personalities.
Here are 20 popular Ghanaian personalities who attended Opoku Ware SHS.
1. Akwasi Appiah – Coach
2. George Boakye – Politician
3. Yaw Tog – Musician
4. Christian Nsiah – Olympic medalist
5. Owusu Afriyie Akoto – Agricultural Economist/Politician
6. Ernest Owusu-Poku – IGP (Rtd.)
7. Stephen Alan Brobbey – Former Justice of Supreme Court
8. Owusu Achaw Duah – Politician
9. Shadrach Frimpong – Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
10. Kwame Adinkra – On-Air Personality
11. Jacob Kwakye-Marfo – Surgeon
12. Kwamena Ahwoi – Politician
13. Major Boakye-Gyan – Politician and Rtd. Major
14. Kontihene – Musician
15. Philippe Ayivor – Management Consultant
16. Bishop George Adjeman – Bishop
17. O.B Amponsah – Comedian
18. Dr. Joe Mainoo – Medical Director (Late)
19. Mr. Martin Brobbey – FMCG Entrepreneur
20. Mr. Kevin Okyere – Oil & Gas entrepreneur
