Prince Akpah
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Prince Akpah is a multiple award-winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, Guest Lecturer, Awards Consultant, PR Expert, and a resourceful Development Worker with a strong Pan-African focus. He is widely recognized for his work in youth development, media engagement, and impact-driven initiatives across Africa.
Experience
2021Life Coach, Private Counseling
2020Employee Manager, Allen Hamilton
2019Learning & Talent, Dev.Specialist
Education
2014-2015Montgomery College, Coaching Program
2012-2014Auburn University, Master of Science
Certifications
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Prince Akpah
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Development communications specialist, movement builder, and pan-African mobilisation strategist with over a decade of experience spanning civil society, media, advocacy, and institutional communications. Proven record in leading continental initiatives, coordinating multi-stakeholder engagements, and shaping public discourse on governance, youth leadership, digital rights, and social movements in Africa. Experienced researcher with strong academic grounding in development communication and social movements, complemented by extensive practice in convening, policy engagement, and strategic communications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Development & Strategic Communications
- Social Movements & Civic Mobilisation
- Pan-African Advocacy & Solidarity Building
- Research, Policy Analysis & Knowledge Production
- Media Relations & Narrative Building
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Programme Design, Coordination & Reporting
- Public Speaking & Facilitation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity | Pan-African Network
Head of Pan-African Mobilisation & Solidarity | 2024 – Present
Formerly: Engagement & Collaborations Officer | 2018 – 2024
- Lead continent-wide mobilisation efforts, including African Liberation Week and the All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA).
- Coordinate the Pan-African Solidarity Action Network (PASAN) to enable rapid-response solidarity across African countries.
- Design and implement solidarity missions, unplanned mobilisations, and advocacy responses to civic and political crises.
- Manage partnerships with civil society organisations, movements, and regional institutions across Africa.
- Provide strategic communications leadership for campaigns, convenings, and public statements.
Avance Media | Accra, Ghana
Founder & Managing Director | 2015 – Present
- Founded and lead a leading African PR, ratings, and research firm focused on influence, leadership, and impact narratives.
- Oversee flagship continental lists and initiatives, including leadership rankings and sectoral powerlists.
- Supervise research, editorial direction, stakeholder engagement, and client relations.
- Represent the organisation in media commentary, conferences, and policy discussions.
Katutu – Incubator for African Movements
Head of Movement Resiliency | 2024 – Present
- Support African movements with strategic planning, mediation, digital security, and organisational resilience.
- Contribute to the design of toolkits, partnerships, and capacity-building frameworks for civic actors.
Africa Bitcoin Community
Director of Content & Engagement | 2025 – Present
Formerly: Communications & Guest Relations Lead | 2022 – 2024
- Lead content strategy, public engagement, and narrative development across Africa Bitcoin Community initiatives.
- Support public education and journalist engagement on financial literacy, digital finance, and cross-border transactions.
- Play a key role in communications and stakeholder engagement for the Africa Bitcoin Conference.
African Achievers Awards
Head of New Media | 2015 – Present
- Developed and managed digital media strategy and online engagement for Continental Award platforms.
Additional Previous Roles (Selected)
- Head of Research, Reputation Poll (2016 – 2021)
- Director, Events & Projects, Synergy for Success (2015 – 2018)
- Head of Research & PRO, African Network of Entrepreneurs (2016 – 2018)
- Editor-in-Chief, Ghana Shoppers Guide (2015 – 2016)
KEY INITIATIVES & PROJECTS
- All-African Movements Assembly (AAMA) – Organising Team
- African Liberation Week – Continental Mobilisation Lead
- Pan-African Solidarity Action Network (PASAN) – Coordinator
- 100 Most Influential African Women List – Research & Editorial Lead
- Africa Youth Awards – Founding President
- Ghana Bloggers Summit & Social Media Rankings
- Be a Girl Awards
EDUCATION
Master of Arts (MA), Development Communication
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) | Completed 2025
Research Thesis: The Role of Social Media in Influencing Social Movements and Protests in Ghana: A Study of the #FixTheCountry Protests (2021–2024)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Strategic Communication
African University College of Communications | 2017 – 2021
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
St. Paul’s Senior High School | 2008 – 2012
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC INTERESTS
- Social Media and Social Movements in Africa
- Civic Mobilisation, Protests and Digital Activism
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Activism in Africa
- Pan-Africanism and Transnational Solidarity
- Media, Power, and Development Communication
SELECTED HONOURS & RECOGNITIONS
- 25 Under 25 Honorary Awards, 2023
- 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), 2019
- Future of Ghana – 30 Under 30 Pioneers, 2018
- West Africa Philanthropy Award – Youth Empowerment, 2018
- Emerging Young Leader Award, Eagles Summit Africa, 2014
- Member, Global Shapers Accra Hub (World Economic Forum)
VOLUNTARY & ADVISORY ROLES (SELECTED)
- Board Member & Spokesperson, Ghana Event Awards
- Mentor, African Entrepreneurship Awards
- Media & Communications Consultant, Civil Society Initiatives
REFERENCES
Available upon request.