Dentaa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dentaa MBE
Born	Akosua Dentaa Amoateng 1983 (age 42–43) Juaso, Ghana
Nationality	British-Ghanaian
Education	Walthamstow School for Girls; Leyton Sixth Form College
Alma mater	Buckinghamshire New University
Occupation	Television presenter, actress, singer, entrepreneur
Years active	1995–present
Known for	GUBA Awards
Television	The Dentaa Show
Children	4

Dentaa, whose full name is Akosua Dentaa Amoateng, is a talented British-Ghanaian woman. She is known for many things, like being an entrepreneur, an actress, a TV presenter, a singer, and even a manager for sports stars.

In 2016, she received a special award from the British Empire called an MBE. This award recognizes people who have done great things. In 2017, she also won the Ghana Peace Awards for her helpful work in Ghana. In 2020, a big football club in Ghana, Asante Kotoko S.C., chose her to be their International Relations Manager.

As an actress, Dentaa appeared on British TV shows like EastEnders and Holby City. Later, she became a TV presenter in both Britain and Ghana. She hosted her own show, The Dentaa Show, and a music competition called Mentor IV. She also had a short career as a singer, releasing a gospel album in 2005.

Dentaa is a strong supporter of the Ghanaian community in the UK. In 2017, she was named one of the "Most Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana" for her advocacy. In 2009, she started the GUBA (Ghana UK Based Achievements) Awards. These awards celebrate people and groups who help the Ghanaian community in the UK or Ghana. In 2011, she was recognized as a "Young Social Entrepreneur" for her work with GUBA.

In 2013, Dentaa won the African Women in Europe (AWE) Award. This was for her efforts to promote Ghanaian achievements in the UK and for her charity work. Organizers called her a "role model to all African women living and working in Europe." Dentaa lives in London, England.

Early Life and Education

Dentaa was born in Juaso, a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. When she was five years old, her family moved to the UK. From a young age, she loved performing in school plays and talent shows.

Schooling and University

She completed her GCSEs at Walthamstow School for Girls. Then, she studied Media Studies, Sociology, and Performing Arts at Leyton Sixth Form College. After that, she went to Buckinghamshire New University to study paediatric nursing, which is nursing for children.

Music and Television Work

Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Dentaa appeared in several British TV dramas. These included EastEnders, Holby City, Judge John Deed, Run Baby Run, and Prime Suspect.

In 2005, she released a gospel music album titled Wu Ye Nyame. This album was played on radio stations in Ghana. Dentaa also went on a global tour to support her music.

The Dentaa Show

In 2006, Dentaa created and hosted a new TV show called The Dentaa Show. It was shown on OBE (Original Black Entertainment) TV, a channel for ethnic minorities in Britain. The show was 30 minutes long and featured interviews with celebrities. It also covered entertainment events and the latest music videos from Ghana and Africa.

The Dentaa Show became Ghana's most-watched entertainment program. In its first year, it had very high ratings among viewers aged 18 to 40. It even did better than some older talk shows. The Dentaa Show ran for three seasons.

Other TV Appearances

Dentaa co-hosted the Miss Ghana UK event in 2007. The next year, she became a co-host for the fourth season of Mentor. This show is like The X-Factor in Ghana and aired on TV3. She hosted it alongside Kofi Okyere Darko.

In 2009, she also co-hosted the Ghana Music Awards. She even performed a song with Batman Samini there. In 2010, she presented Ghana's first make-over show, Darling Beauty Diaries. She did not return for the fifth season of Mentor in 2010 because she was expecting her second child. In 2012, it was announced that Dentaa would return to TV with a new weekly show called Dinner with Dentaa. On this show, celebrity guests cook for her.

GUBA Awards

Dentaa is well-known as the founder and CEO of the Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards. This non-profit group organizes an annual awards ceremony in Britain. The awards celebrate the important contributions that British-Ghanaians make to society.

Dentaa started the awards in 2009. The first ceremony took place in London in October 2010. Dentaa, who is very proud of her Ghanaian heritage, wanted to create an award that celebrated her culture.

Recognition for GUBA

The GUBA Awards were the first of their kind to specifically recognize Ghanaian achievements. Many important people and groups have supported the awards. These include the Ghana High Commission to the UK and Ireland, the British High Commission in Ghana, and the Ghana Ministry of Tourism. Even former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie have supported them.

Dentaa's work with GUBA was recognized in 2011. She was named one of the "Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year" in the Future 100 Awards. In 2013, she received the African Women in Europe (AWE) Award. In 2014, Dentaa was nominated for two awards at the Women4Africa awards in London. She won the award for best organizer of the year.

Connection with Football

Dentaa has a strong link to the world of football. She manages Asamoah Gyan, a striker for Ghana and former player for Sunderland. She also played an important part in helping Ghana's national football team, known as the Black Stars, get Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong to play for them.

In 2012, she helped launch the Benjani Mwaruwari Foundation. This foundation was started by Portsmouth and Zimbabwe national football team striker Benjani Mwaruwari. Its goal is to build a football academy for young people who need help in Zimbabwe.

The next month, Dentaa helped the Arthur Wharton Foundation. They presented a statue of Arthur Wharton, who was the first professional black football player, to FIFA President Sepp Blatter. This statue is now displayed at FIFA headquarters in Zurich.

Dentaa's work in sports was recognized in 2011. She was nominated for the Black List Awards. This UK-based award celebrates the contributions of the black community in football. Her management of Gyan and her role in Frimpong joining the Ghana national team were key reasons for her nomination.

Personal Life

Dentaa has four children: Nuquari, Awiyah Amoateng, Adansi Amoateng, and Enijie Amoateng Jr. Her daughter, Awiyah, also known as Princess Awiyah, is notable. In 2018, at the age of six, she launched her own hair brand for children. In 2020, she followed up with her own Shea butter and black soap products.

Awards and Recognition

• 2013: Winner of African Women in Europe (AWE) Award
• 2016: Appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours
• 2017: Ghana Peace Awards Humanitarian Service Laureate