Isaac Dankyi-Koranteng
Isaac Dankyi-Koranteng | |
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| Born | 1977 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | First African contestant hired on The Apprentice Africa |
Isaac Dankyi-Koranteng (born 1977 in Kumasi, Ghana) holds the distinction of being the first African contestant hired on The Apprentice Africa, a reality television series hosted by Biodun Shobanjo. He earned this role during the season's finale, which was broadcast across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Prior to his participation on the show, Dankyi-Koranteng worked as a Customer Account Manager for the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in Ghana. Over the course of the competition, he assumed the role of Project Manager four times, securing victory in three projects and never being identified as the weakest participant.
Education
Dankyi-Koranteng's early education took place at University Primary School in Kumasi and Salvation Army Primary School in Accra. He completed his secondary schooling at Twene Amanfo Secondary School (GCE 'O' Level, 1994) and later at Technology Secondary School in Kumasi (GCE 'A' Level, 1996).
In 2001, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Publishing Studies from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). During his time there, he exhibited leadership qualities as Secretary and subsequently President of Unity Hall residence and served on the University's Residence Committee. The same year, he was elected Co-ordinating Secretary of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).
Dankyi-Koranteng further obtained an MBA (General) from Wuhan University of Technology in 2005, where he also held the position of President for the National Union of Ghana Students in China (NUGS-China).
The Apprentice Africa
The contest featured a total of 18 participants, among them Deox Tibeingana, Hannah Acquah, Bekeme Masade, Anthony Njagi, Regina Agyare, Blessing Njoku, Oscar Kamukama, Michelle, Nancy Kalembe, Akatu Ochai, Eunice Omole, Joyce Mbaya, Nnamdi Mbonu, Eddie Mbugue, Kathleen Ndongmo, and Omar Bah. In the final round, Isaac competed against Eunice Omole, a 28-year-old Nigerian-American.
For the concluding challenge, Dankyi-Koranteng organized an event for Bank PHB that highlighted the institution’s robust financial performance alongside its corporate social responsibility efforts. His presentation included showcasing a model house constructed by a scholarship beneficiary and provided an interactive demonstration featuring the bank’s electronic and internet services. The event concluded with entertainment acts by comedian Gbenga Adeyinka and singer Timi Dakolo, known from Idols West Africa. Despite receiving commendations for the event’s overall execution, host Biodun Shobanjo expressed disapproval over Isaac’s selection of comedian as master of ceremonies.
During the finale, Dankyi-Koranteng confronted perceptions labeling him as 'laid back', instead describing his demeanor as strategically assertive. He garnered considerable backing from previously eliminated contestants. The final episode also involved mutual allegations between Dankyi-Koranteng and Omole concerning dedication and honesty. Ultimately, the CEO emphasized choosing an apprentice who embodies intelligence, practical savvy, strong character, and integrity.
Personal life
Isaac Dankyi-Koranteng is married to Nancy and together they have five children: Darrel, Aimee, Jedidah, Hillary, and Isaac. The family lives in Tema, Accra. Prior to participating in The Apprentice Africa, Isaac accumulated three years of experience at Huawei Technologies Ltd. He subsequently joined Bank PHB in Lagos, Nigeria from 2008 to 2009 as part of their Corporate Execution Team. Upon returning to Ghana, he held positions including Corporate Sales Manager at Airtel Ghana between 2009 and 2012 and later Territory Sales Manager for IBM Ghana. In January 2014, he was appointed managing director of Resourcery Ghana Limited, a prominent IT integration company within West Africa.