Mensah is a Ghanaian surname. It is the most common surname in Ghana, with one in 55 people having this name. There is a Mensah in every tribe in Ghana. Notable people with the surname include: *

Akwasi Mensah Pro career * Played in 2006 and 2007 for the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. * Recorded 3 tackles on defense and 4 special teams stops as a rookie * Originally assigned to the Admirals at the conclusion of a week-long minicamp for internation ...

(born 1986), American footballer *

Akwety Mensah Akwetey Mensah (born April 15, 1983) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Al-Sinaat Al-Kahrabaiya in the Iraqi Premier League. Career He transferred to El-Ahly in the 2005–2004 season from El-Masry for a speculated ...

(born 1983), Ghanaian footballer *

Amewu Mensah Amewu Mensah (born 21 March 1977) is a German high jumper of Ghanaian descent. At the 1999 World Championships she reached the final, but failed to clear the opening height there. In June 2000 in Rehlingen she achieved a career best jump of 1.94 ...

(born 1977), German high jumper * Andrews Pomeyie Mensah (born 1983), Ghanaian footballer *

Anne Mensah Anne Mensah is a British broadcasting executive, and vice-president of content at Netflix. Mensah was educated at Sedgehill School in Catford, south London, followed by the University of Exeter, where she earned a degree in American and Commonwealt ...

, British broadcasting executive * Anthony Mensah (born 1972), Ghanaian footballer * Cédric Mensah (born 1989), Togolese footballer *

Charles Mensah Charles Mensah (Arabic: تشارلز منساه) was a Gabonese filmmaker, screenwriter and production manager. Popularly known as "The Gentleman of African Cinemas", Mensah contributed in several critically acclaimed documentaries including ''� ...

(1948–2009), Gabonese filmmaker * Charles Mensah (disambiguation), multiple people *

Collins Mensah Collins Mensah (born 19 February 1961) is a Ghanaian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an ...

(born 1961), Ghanaian sprinter *

E. T. Mensah Emmanuel Tettey Mensah (31 May 1919 – 19 July 1996), was a Ghanaian musician who was regarded as the "King of Highlife" music. He led The Tempos, a band that toured widely in West Africa. Early years Mensah was born at Accra, in the Gold Coa ...

(1919–1996), Ghanaian musician *

Enoch Teye Mensah Enoch Teye Mensah (born 17 May 1946) is a Ghanaian politician. He was a Minister for Education and a Member of Parliament in Ghana from January 1997 till January 2017. He is popularly referred to as E. T. Mensah. Education and early life Mensa ...

(1946–2023), Ghanaian politician * Evans Mensah (born 1988), Ghanaian footballer * Evans Mensah (born 1998), Ghanaian footballer * Gideon Mensah (born 1998), Ghanaian footballer * Ivan Anokye Mensah, (born 2004), Ghanaian footballer *

Jeff Mensah Jeff Mensah (born 10 August 1992) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Born in Viborg, Mensah began his senior career with Viborg in the 2009–10 season. He joined Skive on loan in February 2015. He wa ...

, Danish footballer * John Mensah (born 1982), Ghanaian footballer * Jonathan Mensah (born 1990), Ghanaian footballer * Joseph Henry Mensah (1928–2018), Ghanaian politician * Kevin Mensah (born 1991), Ghanaian-Danish footballer *

King Mensah King Mensah (born August 12, 1971), also known as "The Golden Voice of Togo", is a Togolese singer from West Africa. Though based in Lomé, he regularly records and promotes his albums in Paris, and has embarked on several world tours since 2005. ...

(born 1971), Togolese musician *

Kofi Mensah Kofi Mensah (born March 8, 1978, in Koforidua, Ghana) is a former Dutch-Ghanaian footballer. Career Mensah began his career in 1996 at AFC Ajax. After three years with the club, he moved to NAC Breda. In June 2003, he moved again to ADO Den Ha ...

(born 1978), Dutch-Ghanaian footballer * Kofi Mensah (born 1996), Ghanaian footballer * Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah, known as Kofi Kingston (born 1981), Ghanaian-American professional wrestler *

Kojo Mensah Thad Kojo Mensah (born April 1, 1985) is a Ghanaian former professional basketball player. In 2015-16, he played for Esporte Clube Vitória (basketball), Esporte Clube Vitória of the Novo Basquete Brasil.Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (born October 1981) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the vice president of football operations for the Clevel ...

(born 1981), American football general manager for the Minnesota Vikings *

Michael Mensah Michael Mensah (born 5 July 1981) is a Ghanaian football striker. Career Having played for Rakuunat in Finland, Mensah joined Swedish side Trelleborgs FF in 2006. In January 2009, after three years at Trelleborgs FF, he moved to Syrianska F ...

(born 1981), Ghanaian footballer *

Mohammed Martin Mensah Mohammed Martin Mensah (born 3 July 1981) is a Ghanaian football midfielder who played for F.C. Zob Ahan in Iran's Premier Football League. Career He previously played for Liberty Professionals FC Liberty Professionals Football Club is a G ...

(born 1981), Ghanaian footballer * Nana Appiah Mensah (born 1986), Ghanaian Businessman and Magnate * Nathan Mensah (born 1998), Ghanaian basketball player *

Omenaa Mensah Omenaa Mensah (born 26 July 1979 in Jelenia Góra) is a Polish philanthropist, entrepreneur, investor, journalist, presenter, and art collector. Education She graduated from primary school in Swarzędz and the Economic and Social High School ...

(born 1979), Ghanaian-Polish television presenter *

Peter Mensah Peter Mensah (born 27 August 1959) is a Ghanaian English actor, best known for his roles in the films '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Hidalgo'', '' The Incredible Hulk'', ''300'', and television series such as Starz' '' Spartacus: Blood and Sand'', '' ...

(born 1959), Ghanaian-Canadian actor * Pops Mensah-Bonsu (born 1983), British basketball executive and former player * Philomena Mensah (born 1975), Ghanaian-Canadian sprinter * Raphael Assibey-Mensah (born 1999), German footballer * Thomas Owusu Mensah (1950–2024) Ghanaian-American chemical engineer *

Victor Mensah Victor Mensah (born 25 December 1985) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Thai League T2 club Nongbua Pitchaya. Career Provincial Electricity Authority He joined in 2008 to Provincial Electricity Authority

(born 1985), Ghanaian footballer * Vincent Mensah (1924–2010), Beninese Roman Catholic bishop * William Mensah (born 1982), Ghanaian footballer

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{{Reflist Surnames of Ashanti origin Surnames of Akan origin

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