List of Famous people born in Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Jerry John Rawlings was a Ghanaian military officer and politician who led the country from 1981 to 2001 and also for a brief period in 1979. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana.

Fredua "Freddy" Koranteng Adu is an American soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Swedish Division 1 club Österlen FF.

Michael Kojo Essien is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and currently a part of Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland's Player /coaching staff. He was also capped for the Ghana national team more than 50 times. During his prime, Essien was considered one of the best midfielders in the world.

Abdul Razak Alhassan is a Ghanaian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2013, he formerly fought in Bellator and Legacy Fighting Championship.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian politician who is the current president of the Republic of Ghana. He has been in office since 7 January 2017. He previously served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007 under the Kufuor-led administration. He is also currently the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Marcel Desailly is a French former professional footballer, widely considered to be among the greatest centre-backs and defensive midfielders to ever play. During a successful career at club level, lasting from 1986 to 2006, Desailly won several titles, including UEFA Champions League medals with both Marseille and A.C. Milan, and also played for Nantes and Chelsea, among other teams. At international level, he collected 116 caps between 1993 and 2004, scoring 3 goals, and was a member of the France international squads that won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.

Hans Nunoo Sarpei is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for SpVgg Greuther Fürth.

Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Legon Cities FC and is the former captain of the Ghanaian national team.

Hans Adu Sarpei is a Ghanaian-German former professional footballer who played as a full back.

Bibie is a singer, famous for her 1985 hit "Tout doucement".