Inna Mariam Patty is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former beauty pageant winner. She was crowned Miss Ghana in 2004 and represented Ghana at the Miss World 2005 pageant. Since 2011, she has been the CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana, the organization behind the Miss Ghana pageant, and founded the Miss Ghana Foundation to spearhead various social initiatives.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Inna Mariam Patty |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Social entrepreneur, philanthropist, CEO, former beauty queen |
| Net Worth | $500,000 – $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in Ghana, Inna Patty spent some of her early years in Lagos, Nigeria, due to her father’s role as Ghana’s High Commissioner there.
She attended Wesley Girls’ High School and later graduated with first-class honors in Banking & Finance from the University of Ghana Business School in 2006.
She further advanced her education with a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Events Management from a London institute.
In 2021, she earned a Graduate Diploma in Law with distinction from the University of Law, Lincoln’s Inn.
Career
Inna Patty began her career working in banking and finance with organizations such as Standard Chartered Bank and the London Stock Exchange. After gaining valuable professional experience abroad and in Ghana, she shifted her focus to event management and social entrepreneurship.
In 2009, she established Exclusive Events Ghana, and by 2012, her organization had taken over the Miss Ghana pageant. Under her leadership, the pageant has become a strong platform not only for beauty but also for advocacy, education, and community upliftment.
Beyond pageantry, she is involved in philanthropic work through the Miss Ghana Foundation, which supports vulnerable children and community projects, and she sits on the board of an orthopedic hospital in Nigeria.
Personal Life
Inna Patty keeps her personal life private, with no public information about her partner or children, dedicating most of her time to her professional and philanthropic activities.
Inna Mariam Patty Net Worth
Inna Mariam Patty’s net worth is estimated to range from $500,000 to $2 million, based on her long-standing career as a social entrepreneur, CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana, and her involvement in philanthropy and businesses.
Controversies
Her leadership of the Miss Ghana pageant has been accompanied by controversies, including:
- Accusations of biased judging and unfair practices during the selection process, notably challenged publicly by actress Yvonne Okoro.
- Multiple former Miss Ghana titleholders have resigned and voiced allegations of financial impropriety and mistreatment, describing the pageant in harsh terms.
- Some of these ex-contestants faced legal actions for defamation filed by Inna Patty.
Awards and Recognitions
- Named one of the “100 Most Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana” by WomanRising in 2016.
- Received the “Outstanding Leadership in Beauty Pageantry” Award from Class Media Group Ghana in 2022.
- Honored among the “Top Inspiring Entrepreneurs” by Humble Beginning Entrepreneurs in 2019.
- Exclusive Events Ghana, under her leadership, earned the International Arch of Europe Gold Category Award and the BID Quality Award in 2017.
