Mrs. Sefa Gohoho Boatin

Cultural Economist | Founder, Untamed Empire

Sefa Gohoho is a Ghanaian cultural economist and founder of Untamed Empire, a pioneering creative ecosystem in Accra that integrates art, fashion, music, and entrepreneurship into a thriving commercial and cultural platform. With a background in Politics and Philosophy from the London School of Economics, she has built and supported some of Africa’s most influential creative initiatives, including Accra Art Fair, Detty Rave, Zaama Disco and side events for the Chale Wote Street Art Festival.

She also played a key role in advancing youth leadership across the continent through her work on President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in partnership with Africa 2.0. Through her work, Sefa is shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy—bridging culture, capital, and global relevance.

Other Selection Committee Members

Charles Kojo Bucknor

Ecosystem Builder
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Kobby Ankomah Graham

Writer, Lecturer, Cultural Strategist & Researcher.
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Sandi Owusu-Yaw

Founder and Creative Director Of Talensi Atelier
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Yayra Agbofah

Founder and Creative Director, The Revival Earth Org
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