[VIDEO] Bola Ray named Inaugural Honoree of the Creatives “Space of Fame”

Ghana’s creative and media landscape has witnessed a landmark moment as Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, widely known as Bola Ray, becomes the first-ever honouree of The Creatives’ Space of Fame, a newly launched platform dedicated to celebrating the visionaries and system builders driving Ghana’s creative revolution.

The initiative, themed “A Decade in the Making,” was conceived by Nana Otu Gyandoh after ten years of research and refinement. More than just an award, The Creatives’ Space of Fame is envisioned as a “living hall of honour”, a space that documents, celebrates, and preserves the stories of those whose work has transformed Ghana’s cultural and creative ecosystem.

Inaugurating the honour with Bola Ray feels symbolic. For over two decades, he has embodied the intersection of creativity, leadership, and purpose. From his early beginnings at Radio Universe in 1997, Bola Ray’s distinctive voice and personality would soon redefine Ghanaian radio culture. His dynamic presence on Top Radio’s “Top City Jam” (2001–2003) and his iconic Drive Time show on Joy FM introduced a new era of interactive, personality-driven broadcasting that inspired a generation of presenters.

But Bola Ray’s journey didn’t end behind the console. His transition into entrepreneurship has been equally impactful. As the CEO of EIB Network, he leads one of Ghana’s most influential media conglomerates, the home of Starr FM, GHOne TV, and Live FM, transforming creative media into a model of corporate excellence. Through Empire Entertainment, Bola Ray also launched the Ghana Meets Naija concert, a cultural bridge that predated the global Afrobeat explosion and remains one of West Africa’s most significant music exchange platforms.

The official citation from The Creatives’ Space of Fame highlights his “distinguished service to Ghana’s creative and media industry; his ability to elevate media practice into a hub of leadership and innovation; and his vision in creating opportunities that empower young talents.” It also commends his role in promoting West African culture through “bold enterprise and strategic creativity.”

In 2021, Bola Ray published his memoir It Is Possible, offering a transparent account of his professional rise and personal resilience, now considered essential reading for young creatives and entrepreneurs alike. His guiding principle, “build systems, not moments,” has since become a rallying call for sustainable development within the industry.

Recently appointed as Brand Ambassador for GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, Bola Ray continues to merge media influence with national branding and creative entrepreneurship.

As the first to be inducted into The Creatives’ Space of Fame, Bola Ray’s recognition is more than a personal milestone it is a statement about the future of Ghana’s creative sector. His story affirms that true leadership in the arts is not just about talent or fame, but about creating platforms, opportunities, and legacies that empower others to rise.