In Ghana, some celebrities are not only famous for their talents but are also respected as traditional rulers in their communities.
Here are 12 Ghanaian celebrities who hold chieftaincy positions and titles in their hometowns:
1. Wendy Shay
She is a popular musician known for many hit songs. In 2018, she was installed as the Queen Mother of Gomoa Afransi in the Central Region. Her royal title is Ahenemba Hemaa of Gomoa Afransi.
2. Kwadwo Nkansah (Lilwin)

Lilwin is a well-known actor and comedian. He was made the Development Chief (Nkoso Hene) of Duapongo. This position is often given to celebrities to help bring support and development to their communities.
3. Rev. Obofour
Rev. Obofour is the founder and leader of the Anointed Palace Chapel. He was installed as the Nkosuohene (Development Chief) of Tepa in the Ashanti Region. His stool name is Nii Adotey Gyata I.
4. Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan is a famous footballer and former captain of the Black Stars. He holds the title of Development Chief of Gbi in the Volta Region.
5. Eshun
Eshun is a Ghanaian singer with several hit songs. In December 2019, she was installed as a queen mother at the Gomoa Afransi Traditional Area by the paramount chief, Ogyeedom Dbernu Akwesi Atta VI.
6. Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey is a professional footballer and deputy captain of the Black Stars. He was honored with a traditional leadership position in Odumase Krobo.
7. Dr. Osei Kwame Despite
He is a rich businessman and the CEO of Despite Group of Companies. He was installed as Kwame Kese of the Agona Asante Traditional Area. He received this title because of his great work in business, media, and giving to the poor.
8. Nana Ama McBrown
Nana Ama McBrown is a well-known actress and TV host. She was enstooled as the Nkosuohemaa (Development Queen Mother) of Assin-Basiako. This honor was given to her for her contribution to acting and charity work.
9. Empress Gifty Adorye
Empress Gifty, formerly Gifty Osei, is a gospel musician. She was installed as Nkosuohemaa of a town in the Central Region. Her title was given to her for promoting gospel music and helping women in society.
10. Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu)
Daddy Lumba is one of Ghana’s top highlife musicians. He was installed as a chief with the title Nana Oboadea Oduro Kwame I in a town near Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
11. Agya Koo (Kofi Adu)
Agya Koo is a famous Kumawood actor and comedian. He was made a Development Chief (Nkosuohene) of a community in the Ashanti Region. He received the title for helping the local film industry grow.
12. Okyeame Kwame

Okyeame Kwame is a rapper and health ambassador. He was given the title Nkosuohene of Asante-Bekwai. His honor came from his efforts to promote Ghanaian culture and health campaigns.