Renowned broadcast journalist, lawyer and media manager, Philip Osei Bonsu, popularly known as O.B., has been named among Ghana’s most influential personalities in the inaugural Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025, released by leading African PR and rating firm, Avance Media.
The annual Powerlist recognises Ghanaians whose influence, leadership and authority have significantly shaped the country’s political, economic, social and cultural landscape over the past year.
The list spans 10 key categories, including governance, civil society, business leadership, media, sports, religion, traditional leadership, education, law and national security.
Philip Osei Bonsu was featured in the media category in recognition of his impact as host of Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, Ghana’s leading late-afternoon current affairs programme with a strong local and international following.
The multiple award-winning show is widely noted for its agenda-setting discussions, rigorous analysis and accountability-driven discourse that continues to shape public debate nationwide.
Beyond broadcasting, Osei Bonsu serves as Programmes Manager of Asempa FM, a subsidiary of the Multimedia Group. He is a lawyer, broadcast journalist and media executive whose work spans media leadership, legal practice and public advocacy.
An old student of St John’s School, Sekondi, he graduated from the University of Ghana with First Class Honours. A Tullow Scholar, he holds an MSc in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs with Distinction from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
In 2017, he was selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow at the University of San Diego, California, where he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship.
He also holds an LLB from Central University and a Qualifying Certificate and Bachelor of Laws from the Ghana School of Law, after which he was called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. He is currently an Associate at the Robert Smith Law Group, a boutique law firm in Accra.
Philip Osei Bonsu also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Financial Literacy Foundation Africa, a Board Member of Pent Media Centre, and a member of the Global Editorial Team of the Church of Pentecost.
Reacting to the recognition in an interview, O.B. said he was deeply honoured to be named among the Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025.
“This recognition truly reflects the hard work and professionalism of my incredible team on Ekosiisen. It also speaks to my sense of duty and dedication to my chosen professions, broadcast journalism and law. I am inspired to continue advocating for the voiceless and asking the critical questions on behalf of the millions who listen to me every day,” he said.
The 2025 list features heads of government, business leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, creatives, sports icons and media personalities, including President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. It also highlights 28 prominent Ghanaian women, reflecting women’s leadership across national and international spheres.
Philip Osei Bonsu’s recognition places him among a distinguished group of national figures shaping public discourse and influencing Ghana’s civic life.
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