From Ghana to
the Olympics
Akwasi Frimpong inspires the world by breaking barriers and chasing dreams on ice.
THE STORY SO FAR
Akwasi Frimpong is a groundbreaking athlete and philanthropist, recognized as Ghana’s first skeleton Olympian and Africa’s first elite skeleton race winner. Born in Ghana and raised in the Netherlands, Akwasi’s journey is marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence. A former Dutch junior sprint champion, he has earned over a dozen international medals, proving that challenges can become steppingstones to success.
In addition to his athletic achievements, Akwasi is a devoted father and entrepreneur. He and his wife, Erica Shields-Frimpong, founded the Hope Of A Billion Foundation (HOAB) in 2022, aiming to empower underserved communities through sports, business, and educational opportunities. Inspired by his own Olympic journey and the promise he made to his grandmother;Akwasi is dedicated to fostering hope and motivation in youth. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with belief, hard work, and perseverance, dreams can be transformed into reality.
Management Team
Karissa Neely
Communications Director
Marketing Manager at Studies Weekly
Oral Ofori
Publicist, Africa.
Danny Tawiah
Agent / Manager
Former Nike Global branding and innovation VP
Join me in empowering a billion lives through sport, business, and educational opportunities.
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Athlete, entrepreneur And
motivational speaker!
Athlete, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Akwasi Frimpong is an inspiration to millions around the world.
Having faced numerous personal and professional setbacks, he didn’t let those challenges hold him back.
Instead, Akwasi transformed those obstacles into opportunities to build a better future for himself. Akwasi believes anything is possible with resilience, determination and hard work. His perseverance didn’t go unnoticed.