Shatta Wale has been ranked as 2017 Most Influential Ghanaian on Social Media according to the 2017 Ghana Social Media Rankings spearheaded by Avance Media, CliQAfrica, eazzysocial and Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH.
The Dancehall artiste who rose from the 15th position in 2016 ranking, beat off competition from all top Ghanaians on social media to attain the eminent position that makes him the Ghanaian brand with the most engagement on social media in Ghana.
Following him keenly are Footballer, Kevin-Prince Boateng, rapper Sarkodie and Actor John Dumelo.
These personalities and more were monitored across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout 2017 and aside their total followership; Growth Difference, Engagements, Post Reach and Mentions in 2017 were also considered in the research for this ranking.
New entrants on the 2017 ranking include: M.anifest, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, Asamoah Gyan and Christian Atsu.
Potential entrants onto the ranking include; Ameyaw Debrah, Edem, and R2bees.
The ranking which is based on the GSMR Score was analysed from their Social Media followings, Growth Difference, Engagements, Post Reaches and Mentions.
The 2017 Ghana Social Media Rankings was conducted by Avance Media, CliQAfrica, eazzysocial and Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH.
Below is the Official Ranking of the top 20
1. Shatta Wale (shatta movement)
2. Kevin-Prince Boateng
3. Sarkodie
4. John Dumelo
5. YVONNE NELSON
6. Stonebwoy
7. Michael Essien Foundation
8. BeccaMusic
9. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
10. Kwadwo Asamoah
11. Funny Face
12. Jackie Appiah
13. Kofi Annan
14. Mensa Otabil
15. John Dramani Mahama
16. M.anifest
17. Dag Heward-Mills
18. Christian Atsu
19. Asamoah Gyan
20. EFYA