Rachel Ankomah Named Among 40 African Women Trailblazers by 3Music Tv

3Music TV officially unveiled its list of the 40 African Women Trailblazers, celebrating outstanding women across the continent who are redefining leadership, breaking barriers, and creating lasting impact in their respective fields.

Among the honorees was Rachel Ankomah, a passionate sports leader, communicator, and entrepreneur dedicated to using sports and media as tools for empowerment and growth.

Rachel Ankomah is the Founder & Coach of Accra Majestics Sports Academy, a Sports Development Officer at the National Sports Authority, Director of Corporate Communications at the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Founder & Digital Creator at RA Media GH, and a ForbesBLK Member.

Her journey in sports began at a young age, competing in triple jump during her junior high school years. She went on to actively participate in multiple sports in senior high school, including hockey, handball, soccer, basketball, javelin, and cricket. At Achimota Senior High School, she represented the school internationally in Nigeria in 2011 and 2013 and served as captain of the hockey team in 2012. At the University of Ghana, she competed in the GUSA Games in 2014 and 2016, securing first and second place finishes in hockey, and later served as team manager for Warriors Volleyball Club and Titans Sporting Club.

Rachel made history as the first Women’s Rugby League Coordinator in Ghana. Through her leadership at Accra Majestics Sports Academy, she continues to nurture talent, instill discipline, and create structured pathways for young athletes. Her media brand, RA Media GH, focuses on digital storytelling that amplifies voices, brands, and movements across Africa, while her role at the Ghana Rugby Football Union centers on strategic communications, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement.

In 2020, she was honored as a Rugby League Hero by the International Rugby League and led the “Pretty Girls Play Rugby League” campaign under the Rugby League Federation Ghana, promoting inclusion and challenging stereotypes around women in sports.

Beyond her professional roles, Rachel Ankomah remains a strong advocate for women in sports, championing inclusion, representation, and equal opportunities for female athletes and leaders.

The 40 African Women Trailblazers - Full Honoree List

Rachel joins an extraordinary group of African women leaders spanning heads of state, global executives, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons:

1. Abena Amoah - Deputy Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange

2. Abena Osei-Poku - CEO, Absa Bank Ghana

3. Amma Twum Amoah -Former Deputy Minister of Education, Ghana

4. Angela Mensah-Poku - Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone Ghana

5. Anita Asimah- Senior Military Officer, Ghana Armed Forces

6. Anita Erskine — Award-Winning Media Personality & Brand Strategist

7. Dentaa Amoateng MBE — Founder & CEO, GUBA Enterprise

8. Edith Ameyo — Pan-African Public Health & Development Leader

9. Efua Ghartey — Lawyer & Gender Rights Advocate

10. Elsie Effah Kaufmann — Engineer, Educator & Host, National Science & Maths Quiz

11. Emma Wenani — Communications & Media Professional

12. Fatma Samoura — Former Secretary General, FIFA; First Woman & African to Hold the Role

13. Fatoumata Bâ — Founder & Executive Chair, Janngo Capital

14. Fatuma Ahmed — Pan-African Advocate & Community Leader

15. Folorunso Alakija — Nigerian Billionaire Businesswoman & Philanthropist

16. Funke Opeke — CEO, Main One Cable Company

17. Hamamat Montia — Model, Actress & Entrepreneur

18. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang — Former Vice-Presidential Candidate & Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Coast

19. Joyce Bawah Mogtari — Special Aide to President John Mahama & Political Communicator

20. Kate Quartey-Papafio — CEO, Reroy Cables & Leading Female Industrialist

21. Kirsty Coventry — Olympic Champion & Newly Elected IOC President; First Woman & First African to Lead the IOC

22. Leila Fourie — CEO, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

23. Malak Boukthir — Tunisian Diplomat & UN Education Leader

24. Mariam Kaleem Agyeman-Buahin — Diplomat & Community Leader

25. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee — UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

26. Matilda Asante-Asiedu — Ghanaian Public Servant & Civic Leader

27. Mo Abudu — CEO & Chief Creative Officer, EbonyLife Media; Africa’s Leading Media Entrepreneur

28. Nana Adjoa Sifa Amponseh — Emerging Young Leader, Public Service & Youth Development

29. Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong — CEO, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)

30. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah — President of Namibia; First Female President of Namibia

31. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO); First Woman & First African to Lead the WTO

32. Nkem Owudiwe — Media & Business Personality

33. Omoni Oboli — Actress, Filmmaker & Nollywood Icon

34. Patricia Obo-Nai — CEO, Vodafone Ghana

35. Rachel Ankomah — Founder & Coach, Accra Majestics Sports Academy; Sports Development Officer, National Sports Authority; Director of Corporate Communications, Ghana Rugby Football Union

36. Rasha Kelej — CEO, Merck Foundation Africa & Asia

37. Samia Suluhu Hassan — President of Tanzania; First Female President in East African History

38. Selina Beh — African Leader & Public Figure

39. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ghana & Former President, UN General Assembly

40. Wendy Shay — Ghanaian Afrobeats Artist & Cultural Icon

Summary

Rachel Ankomah’s journey is defined by excellence, versatility, and impact across sports, media, and community development. Her work consistently focuses on building platforms, telling meaningful stories, and creating opportunities that empower the next generation. Over the years, she has received several recognitions and awards for her contributions to sports development, leadership, and advocacy, further solidifying her influence as a changemaker on the African continent.

Her inclusion in the 3Music TV Trailblazers list reflects not only her achievements but her continued commitment to driving growth, inspiring others, and leaving a lasting legacy and the calibre of the women she stands alongside makes this recognition all the more significant.

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