About Lady Dentaa
Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE is a British-Ghanaian visionary leader, cultural diplomat, and nation builder dedicated to shaping Africa’s future through global collaboration, civic leadership, and social impact.
She is the Founder and President of Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Enterprise and GUBA Group Holdings, where she leads a portfolio of transformative initiatives focused on connecting Africa with its global diaspora through trade, investment, cultural diplomacy, and policy advocacy.
A passionate advocate for African excellence, Lady Dentaa serves on international boards, including as Transition Advisor to the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Advisory Board Member of Concordia, a global platform for public-private partnership. In 2022, she was appointed Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of the Recording Academy (Grammys), where she led the strategy for Grammy Africa and raised 7 figures for its launch, advancing African representation on the world’s most iconic music stage.
Through the GUBA Awards, she has created a globally recognised platform honouring African excellence and uniting policymakers, influencers, and diaspora changemakers in the mission of African advancement.
A recipient of an MBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to UK-African relations, Lady Dentaa continues to use her voice, networks, and leadership to champion opportunity, empower the next generation, and drive national transformation across the continent.
Lady Dentaa’s two-decade record of international influence reflects her deep commitment to Africa’s global advancement. She has served on the Ghana Tourism Board, was part of the Beyond the Return Steering Committee, and was appointed Head of Marketing for the 2014 World Cup Secretariat for Ghana to Brazil.
Renowned for her ability to connect public and private stakeholders across continents, she leads impactful, diaspora-focused policy dialogue, trade initiatives, and cultural diplomacy efforts that strengthen Africa’s voice on the world stage.
From global convenings to grassroots advocacy, Lady Dentaa is building the bridges redefining Africa’s place in the global order.
A pioneer in African sports and entertainment, Lady Dentaa has championed the rise of Ghanaian and African talent through strategic management, cultural diplomacy, and transformational leadership.
As the founder of Speak to Dentaa, she managed elite footballers such as Asamoah Gyan, and played a pivotal role in securing Emmanuel Frimpong’s commitment to the Ghana national team.
In 2020, she was appointed Head of International Relations and Diaspora for Asante Kotoko, Ghana’s most historic football club, under the leadership of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Her appointment coincided with a turning point in the club’s history as Kotoko won the league after an 8-year drought, marking a triumphant return to national glory.
Lady Dentaa has also been behind landmark international engagements, including organizing the visit of Dutch-Ghanaian football star Memphis Depay to Ghana, which included a high-profile courtesy call to the Asantehene in Kumasi, highlighting his heritage and strengthening ties between African athletes and their roots.
She further expanded Ghana’s global sports diplomacy footprint by coordinating the 2024 and 2025 visits of NFL player Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, bringing over 30 NFL athletes to explore investment and heritage opportunities in Ghana bridging Black excellence in sport with African heritage and empowerment.
Earlier, she organized a historic charity football match in Zimbabwe, led by national captain Benjani Mwaruwari, which led to a rare audience with President Robert Mugabe, showcasing sport’s potential to unite across politics and borders.
Her legacy in entertainment includes appearances on EastEnders, Holby City, and Judge John Deed, reinforcing her impact across British media and the global African narrative.
Today, Lady Dentaa continues to use sports and culture as powerful tools for building African unity, inspiring the youth, and promoting international recognition of Africa’s talent and potential.
A visionary leader, cultural advocate, and devoted mother of four, Lady Dentaa embodies a rare balance of global influence and grassroots action. Her journey is rooted in service to community, country, and continent.
Whether in presidential boardrooms, international summits, or grassroots campaigns, she remains unwavering in her mission: to uplift African communities, empower diaspora voices, and build platforms that promote equity, opportunity, and generational impact.
With every step, Lady Dentaa is shaping a legacy not only of recognition but of transformation.
“Rooted in Ghana, connected to the world, building bridges that transform generations.” – Lady Dentaa Amoaoteng MBE
“Rooted in Ghana, connected to the world, building bridges that transform generations.” – Lady Dentaa Amoaoteng MBE
“Rooted in Ghana, connected to the world, building bridges that transform generations.” – Lady Dentaa Amoaoteng MBE
“Rooted in Ghana, connected to the world, building bridges that transform generations.” – Lady Dentaa Amoaoteng MBE
“Rooted in Ghana, connected to the world, building bridges that transform generations.” – Lady Dentaa Amoaoteng MBE