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Dansoman

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** Dansoman** is a suburban town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, It is known as one of the largest estates in West Africa.

History

Dansoman was founded by the late Nii Kojo Danso I in the late 1960s, and was named after him soon after (with "man" meaning town in Ga). When it was built, Dansoman was the largest planned urban settlement in the ECOWAS region.

Traditionally, the Dansoman stool is under the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Council located in Jamestown of the capital city, Accra.

Dansoman has played a pivotal role in the creative arts industry. The dansoman brand has been home to a lot of creatives both past and present, ranging from renowned actors, musicians and politicians. For example, Appietus, M3nsa, Terry Bonchaka, Samini, DJ Black, Fred Amugi, Alui Mahama and many more.

Sport

Liberty Professionals, the local professional football club, play at the Carl Reindorf Park Stadium.

Schools

Dansoman has several schools, including top schools such as May’s Educational Centre, Dayspring Montessori International School, Ebenezer Senior High, St. Margaret Mary Senior High and Wesley Grammar Senior High. Its junior high schools are Ave Maria School, Christian Home School, St. Bernadette Soubirious Primary School, St Martin de Porres School, Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy, Alpha Beta Christian College, and New Century Career Training Institute (NCCTI/NVTI).

Senior high schools

Alpha Beta Christian College
Dansoman Secondary School
Ebenezer Senior High School
Rising Star Senior High School
Seven Great Princes Senior High School
St. Margret Mary Senior High School
Wesley Grammar School
Dansoman Technical School
NCCTI~NVTI: New Century Career Training Institute
His Majesty Academy (Senior High School)

Junior high schools

Christian Home School
May’s Day Care & Educational Centre
Debest Academy
Dansoman Baptist Academy
Top Class Education Center
Datus Complex School
Ted Academy
Lospat School Complex
Riis Memorial School
Alpha Beta Christian College
Kids Alliance Education Centre
St. Martins De Porres
Mother Mary's School
St. Anthony's School
St. Bernadette Soubirous School
Step-By-Step Montessori School
Regand international school
Emmanuel Presbyterian Preparatory School
St. Jude's School
Ave Maria School
Dansoman '1' Junior High School
Dansoman '2' Junior High School
Dansoman '3' Junior High School
Dansoman '4' Junior High School
Christian Home School
Seven Great Princes Academy
St. Anthony's Preparatory School
St. Martin de Porres School"
Star of The Sea School
Mount Olivet Methodist Academy
Oddarene School
Kiddie Class Education Centre
Most Holy Heart School
Goodwill Preparatory School
Bishop John Daly Anglican School
Gbegbeyise Junior High School
Riches of Glory Academy
Royal Standard Learning Centre
Christ Ambassadors School of Excellence
Young Christian Int'l School
Dayspring Montessori International School
St. Augustine Anglican Basic School

Churches

Soka Gakkai International - Ghana, Dansoman.
Winners' Chapel International, Dansoman
Word Alive Chapel - Opposite Osofo Dadzie
Royalhouse Chapel International (Datus School Complex)
Bethel Baptist Church, Dansoman
Bethesda Methodist Church, Mpoasei
The Church of Pentecost Ebenezer Down Assembly
Ebenezer Methodist Church, Dansoman
Apostolic Church Ghana, Dansoman
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
Assemblies of God Ghana - Exhibition
Musama Disco Christo Church (M.D.C.C.)
St. Augustine Anglican Church
Star of The Sea Catholic Church
Great Commission Church International(G.C.C.I)
Action Chapel International
Mt. Olivet Methodist Church
St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church
The Church of Pentecost Gbegbeyise
"Kingdom Covenant Ministres International, Dansoman
Bread of Life Methodist Church
Reverend J.C. Mensah Memorial Methodist Church
Conquerors Chapel International
Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA)
International Central Gospel Church
Grace Chapel
Halel Community Church
Deeper Life
Watered Garden
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana Dansoman(Shalom Parish)
Akweibu Basic School
Holy Family Catholic Church on Kwashieman Rd.
Blessed schools complex
May's Educational center
Presbyterian Church of Ghana-Victory Congregation
Presbyterian Church of Ghana-Emmanuel Congregation
Christ Kingdom Charismatic Ministries International Dansoman Market
Gospel Light International Church (GLIC) - Achievers' Cathedral

Organizations

ID Ghana is a microfinance institution.
Gevibe Limited is a I.T Company.

Notable residents

N. A. Adjin-Tettey (born 1930), academic
Daniel Agyei (born 1989), footballer, professional goalkeeper who has played for Liberty Professionals
E. L (born 1989), musician, award-winning artist known for hits like "Koko"
Comfort Asamoah (born 1960), politician
Sam Korankye Ankrah (born 1960), minister
Titus Awotwi Pratt (born 1947), bishop, former presiding bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana
Fritz Baffour (born 1952), politician, former Minister for Information and National Orientation in Ghana
Terry Bonchaka (1982–2003), musician, hiplife artist known for songs like "Pulele"
Funny Face (born 1981), comedian, known for his role in the TV series Chorkor Trotro
M3NSA (born 1981), musician, member of the FOKN Bois duo
Kaakie (born 1991), musician, dancehall artist known for tracks like "Too Much"
Ave Kludze (born 1966), engineer, NASA scientist recognized for his work in aerospace engineering
Willy Kumado (born 2002), footballer
Nana Ansah Kwao IV (born 1975), traditional leader, chief of Akwamu
Yvonne Nelson (born 1985), actress, starred in films like House of Gold
Ursula Owusu (born 1964), politician, Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament
Ebony (1997–2018), musician, dancehall artist known for hits like "Maame Hw3"
Samini (born 1981), musician, reggae and dancehall artist with albums like Dagaati
Theresa Amerley Tagoe (1943–2010), politician, former Deputy Minister of Greater Accra Region
Emmanuel Tagoe (born 1989), professional lightweight boxer
Cindy Thompson (born 1980), musician, gospel singer known for the song "Awurade Kasa"
Tic Tac (born 1980), musician, hiplife artist
Trigmatic (born 1984), musician, rapper and songwriter
Alfred Oko Vanderpuije (born 1955), politician, former Mayor of Accra
Paapa Yankson (1944–2017), musician, highlife singer

References

(2021-05-20). "Load shedding time-table released for other parts of Accra".
"Accra Floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown".
(2022-05-24). "20 people have been rescued from floods caused by Tuesday's downpour – NADMO".
"Educational Institutions". central region government of ghana.
"References » Schools/Colleges". modernghana..
"List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". ghana schools net.
"St. Martin de Porres School {{!}} Ghana".
"Soka Gakkai International".
"Winners' Chapel International".

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