{"id":112058,"date":"2026-01-21T17:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112058"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:37:21","slug":"ghanas-high-commissioner-to-uk-engages-tech-innovator-danny-manu-on-potential-ghana-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112058","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 19 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, has met with British-Ghanaian engineer and technology entrepreneur, Danny Manu, to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at driving innovation and youth empowerment in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Danny Manu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mymanu, a Manchester-based technology company at the forefront of communication innovation. <\/p>\n<p>He is best known as the inventor of the world\u2019s first true wireless earbuds that offer real-time translation in more than 40 languages, a breakthrough that has gained international recognition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31.jpg\" alt=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" class=\"wp-image-10032957256\" title=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-94x125.jpg 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-318x424.jpg 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31-38x50.jpg 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-31.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Welcoming the engagement, H.E. Benson commended Manu for his global impact and described his success as a testament to the vital role of the Ghanaian diaspora in national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiaspora innovators such as Danny Manu represent a powerful bridge between Ghana and global technological advancement, particularly in areas that create jobs and build skills for our youth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Manu, an award-winning innovator recognised by Google as one of the world\u2019s inspirational business leaders, was recently honoured in the Young Excellence category at the Diaspora Summit 2025.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22.jpg\" alt=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" class=\"wp-image-10032957257\" title=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-94x125.jpg 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-318x424.jpg 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22-38x50.jpg 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-22.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<p>He expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Ghana\u2019s development agenda, stating that \u201cGhana presents exciting opportunities for technology-driven solutions that can address real-world challenges while empowering young people through skills and employment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also focused on future initiatives in Ghana, including potential partnerships in technology, education and youth development.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-18.jpg\" alt=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" class=\"wp-image-10032957258\" title=\"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to UK engages tech innovator Danny Manu on potential Ghana projects\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-18-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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