Ghanaian entrepreneur and creative industry professional Hakeem Jason Adamu has been recognised with an Honorary Award for Enterprise Development at the 2026 Forty Under 40 Ghana Awards. The accolade was presented during the awards’ landmark 10th anniversary celebration on 12 September 2026 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. This award acknowledges Adamu’s contributions to entrepreneurship, business growth, and job creation through his companies.
Adamu is the founder and CEO of Furniture Fie Ltd and CMP Network Ghana Ltd. His business interests span furniture, media production, real estate, and hospitality. Furniture Fie has been central to his entrepreneurial story, focusing on making quality original American furniture more accessible to Ghanaian homeowners and businesses. This has helped promote higher standards in the interior design industry and created employment opportunities.
The Forty Under 40 Ghana Awards celebrate outstanding young Ghanaian business leaders who demonstrate growth, professional excellence, innovation, leadership, and community impact. The 2026 edition marked a decade of the awards and honoured achievers across multiple sectors. For Adamu, the recognition is both a personal and professional milestone, showing that his hard work and commitment are being recognised.
Adamu’s creative industry background has also shaped his path. Through CMP Network Ghana, he has worked in video production, filmmaking, editing, and creative direction. He cites import costs, logistics, and building customer trust as key challenges in growing his businesses. Consistency, transparency, quality products, and strong customer service have been instrumental in overcoming them.
Adamu credits his late father for instilling the discipline and determination that continue to guide him and names Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour) as an important mentor. Looking ahead, Adamu plans to expand Furniture Fie nationwide, create more employment opportunities, and pursue larger projects across his portfolio. This expansion will enable him to make a greater impact in the industry.
His advice to young entrepreneurs is straightforward: “Start with what you have, remain consistent and never allow challenges to stop you.” The award marks another significant milestone in Adamu’s journey of combining business, creativity, and enterprise development. This achievement demonstrates his commitment to building businesses and creating opportunities.
The Enterprise Development Award is a testament to Adamu’s hard work and dedication to his craft. With over 5 years of experience in the industry, Adamu continues to make a positive impact through his businesses. As he continues to grow and expand his portfolio, his contributions to entrepreneurship and job creation in Ghana are expected to increase.
Key points
- Hakeem Jason Adamu wins Enterprise Development Award at 2026 Forty Under 40 Ghana Awards
- Adamu’s businesses focus on furniture, media production, real estate, and hospitality
- The award acknowledges Adamu’s contributions to entrepreneurship, business growth, and job creation in Ghana
