Ghana’s First Son, Sharaf Mahama, to Headline Africa Business Conference at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C.
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Sharaf Mahama, founder of Legacy Rise Sports and son of Ghana’s current President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, is set to make a landmark appearance at the Africa Business Conference at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Africa Business Club at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, this year’s gathering brings together Africa’s brightest minds and boldest voices driving transformation across business, culture, and global development.
Sharaf will take center stage in a highly anticipated Media, Marketing & Entertainment panel before delivering a solo presentation on his vision for Legacy Rise Sports — a fast-growing initiative reshaping Ghana’s athletic ecosystem.
- Kadmiel Van Der Puije, CEO of The Voice of Africa, whose work bridges media, trade,investment, tourism and diaspora engagement across Africa and the U.S.
- Banky W, renowned musician, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and public figure
- Lee-Roy Chetty, Head of Digital Engagement at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Sharaf Mahama, leading a new frontier in African sports development
The panel will explore the intersections of influence, storytelling, and innovation — and how emerging leaders are leveraging media and entertainment to shape Africa’s future.
Legacy Rise Sports: Redefining Ghana’s Sports Ecosystem
Sharaf Mahama enters this conversation not just as a presidential son, but as a bold visionary reimagining Ghana’s place in global athletics. Through Legacy Rise Sports, Sharaf is building a platform that equips young athletes with the tools they need to thrive — from elite training and mentorship to international exposure, brand development, and career guidance.
With sports fast becoming a key economic driver in Africa, Sharaf’s contribution to this dialogue brings a crucial perspective: how sports can empower communities, foster global partnerships, and elevate national pride.
The Voice of Africa’s Diaspora Connect Room In collaboration with the Africa Business Club at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Following the mainstage panel, Sharaf will present at The Voice of Africa’s Diaspora Connect Room, an exclusive session within the conference designed to connect African entrepreneurs with global investors, policymakers, and development institutions.
Here, Sharaf will take a deeper dive into:
- The mission and impact of Legacy Rise Sports
- Investment opportunities in Ghana’s sports sector
- How the African diaspora can be part of building the continent’s next generation of athletic leaders
Curated by The Voice of Africa in collaboration with the Africa Business Club at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, the Diaspora Connect Room is fast becoming a hub for serious conversations, strategic networking, and high-impact investments — and Sharaf’s participation adds even greater momentum to this growing platform.
From the Mainstage to the Movement
Sharaf Mahama’s presence at this year’s Africa Business Conference is more than symbolic — it’s strategic. He represents a rising generation of African leaders who are not just continuing legacies, but actively shaping the future. And through Legacy Rise Sports, he’s ensuring that Ghana’s youth are part of that future — strong, skilled, and ready to rise.
Sharaf Mahama is rising — and Ghana is rising with him.
