Billboard Highlights Ghana’s Therese Ohemaa Akua Jones As A Manager To Watch

Ghana’s own Therese Ohemaa Akua Jones, manager of rising Afrobeats sensation MOLIY, has been recognized by Billboard in their “Managers to Watch” feature, shining a spotlight on the executives shaping the careers of breakout artistes, songwriters and producers globally.

Jones, co-founder of Wondergirl & Co. and Jambo Spaces, has a unique approach to artiste management that blends brand strategy with intellectual property advocacy. Before stepping into management, she worked in brand marketing, a skillset she now leverages to help creators build their personal brands while safeguarding their work. Helping creators protect and create their intellectual property has always been at the core of my work, Jones explained, highlighting her dual focus on creative growth and business acumen.

Over the past four years, Jones has been meticulously guiding MOLIY’s career, laying what she calls “intentional groundwork” to elevate the artiste on the global stage. That strategy bore fruit in 2025 with the chart-topping remix of MOLIY’s hit single “SHAKE IT TO THE MAX(FLY)”, featuring Jamaican stars Shenseea, Skillibeng and Silent Addy. The track not only dominated airwaves but also ranked No. 1 on the year-end Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, signaling both the song’s popularity and the effectiveness of Jones’ management approach.

Beyond music, Jones’ work with Jambo Spaces focuses on empowering creators with IP education and funding, further underscoring her commitment to building sustainable careers for artistes. By bridging creative vision with strategic management, she has established herself as a key figure in the Afrobeats ecosystem and a trailblazer for African talent on the international stage.

As Billboard celebrates managers helping breakout stars rise, Therese Ohemaa Akua Jones exemplifies the new generation of executives whose vision, strategy and care for their artistes are shaping the future of music worldwide.