In every part of the world, including ours, luxury is synonymous with wealth. Individuals who pay huge sums of money for their comfort, especially in the purchase of luxury cars, are considered wealthy. To them, it is a statement, and in Ghana, there are several of these individuals, making their money speak for them with cars ranging from antique and vintage cars to modern luxury supercars. Some of these wealthy individuals have been listed below.
Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong
Ofori Sarpong Ernest is an astute businessman with years of experience who hasn’t shied away from his love for cars. He is the owner of Special Investment Ltd, a real estate and construction business and boasts a significant number of estate houses and apartments across Accra.
He loves to purchase vintage and supercars for “collecting’ and not necessarily driving. Some o the luxury cars seated in his garage are Bentley R, which has a market value of $1.8 million- $2.9 million, Tesla S, 1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SL convertible, Bentley Continental GTV 8, Mercedes Benz SL, Rolls Royce Phantom, Mercedes Maybach S650, Audi R8 and many others. In total, the businessman has a total car asset of $6.3 million.
Ibrahim Mahama
Ibrahim Mahama, the younger brother of President John Mahama is regarded as one of the most influential business figures in the country, who also owns an exciting array of cars. He owns, among many others, a Brabus rocket 900, a Mercedes AMG S63, a G-Wagon, Mercedes Benz AMG C63 6×6, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a Lamborghini Aventador SV, and many BMWs. In addition to the expensive cars, the wealthy businessman boasts an enviable fleet of private jets. He recently added a new aircraft to his collection. Ibrahim Mahama was recently spotted riding a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, which costs over GH¢400,000.
Dr. Osei Kwame Despite
Dr. Osei-Kwame, also known as Despite, is a businessman with a background in music production and broadcasting. He owns Despite Company Ltd, a trading company with subsidiaries in the media industry. He also owns a food manufacturing company, known for the popular Neat Foods and this Way Chocolate drink. He is also a co-founder of United Television and Best Point Savings and Loans Ltd.
The millionaire businessman is known for continuously adding to his fleet of expensive cars. He owns a lot of luxurious and vintage cars that sometimes get Ghanaians talking. Inside his garage are a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, approximately $4.5 million; a Bugatti La Voiture Noire, estimated at GHS 18 million; Bugatti Chiron, which costs $3 million. He is the first Ghanaian to own a Bugatti Chiron. He also owns a McLaren 720S Spider, which has a starting price of $315,000; a Rolls-Royce Sweptail, estimated at $13 million. The latest addition to his collection is the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently arrived at the port, making him the first person to own a Cybertruck in Ghana.
Shatta Wale
The musician, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., is a Ghanaian-born producer and reggae-dancehall musician. He is best known for his biggest breakthrough hit song, Dancehall King, which led to winning the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the Ghana Music Awards.
He is also known for regularly updating his fleet of luxurious cars and houses on his social media pages. Among the many luxurious cars he owns are a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz S550, a G-Wagon, a BMW, and many other luxurious cars.
Nana Kwame Bediako aka Cheddar
Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, industrialist, philanthropist, and real estate mogul. He is also a politician and the leader of the “New Force” political party. He runs at least four entities under his company, Kwarleyz Group, Petronia (Petronia City in the Western Region), Wonda World (a developer), New Africa Construction (contractor), BELFAST (city management and property management) and New Africa Foundation (a civil society organisation). He contested the 2024 presidential election in Ghana as an independent candidate. Nana Kwame Bediako owns several cars, including a Mercedes Maybach, a Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Lamborghini Aventador, among others.
Kwadwo Safo Jnr
Kwadwo Safo Jr. is the son of the renowned Ghanaian automaker, Safo Kantanka, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Kantanka group of companies, a vehicle manufacturer and assembly company in Ghana. He is also a commercial pilot. Kwadwo Safo is currently one of the young ambassadors of the National Vocational and Technical Institute [NVTI] championing the course of technical and practical application of our education in addressing societal problems in Ghana. His garage is adorned with expensive and luxurious cars such as Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, G-Wagons, and other cars from Kantanka Automobiles.
Sarkodie
Sarkodie is an award-winning hiplife/hiphop artist in Ghana. He started rapping at a young age and has since become a household name, titled by many as the fastest rapper in Africa. Some say he is the richest musician in Ghana. Sarkodie has an immense passion for orphans. He performed at free concerts to raise funds for needy children and community projects as a whole. The Musician is also known for his many luxurious cars which are a testament to his wealth. Mercedes-Benz S550, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Range Rover Vogue, Mercedes-Benz G63, Toyota Land Cruiser, 2011 Dodge Nitro, Kantanka Mensah, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W110.
