Are you wondering which Senior High School and other academic backgrounds of your favorite radio or TV personality? Let’s look at popular media personalities in Ghana and the schoolsy they attended.
Popular Media Personalities In Ghana And The Schools They Attended
Lexis Bill -PRESEC
Louis Kwame Sakyiamah, also known as Lexis Bill is a Ghanaian radio and TV presenter and an entrepreneur. He is the Drive Time host on Joy FM in Accra.
He was bred to Mr Dickson Nuamah and Mrs. Wilhemina Animwaah and hails from Abompe in the Eastern Region, of Ghana. He is the firstborn among 3 siblings.
After finalizing his basic education at PRESEC-Legon, he went to the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School for his secondary education and received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Lexis then pursued a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Bola Ray -Accra Academy
Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, is a Ghanaian radio and television personality and entrepreneur who is the CEO of media conglomerate, EIB Network Group since 2014 and also CEO of Empire Entertainment.
Bola Ray was born to Gladys Adisi and attended Accra Academy for his secondary school education. He then studied at the University of Ghana Business School, where he obtained a Diploma in Public Administration and he pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Central University. In 2015, he graduated with an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan (ALTIS) and the Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT).
Nana Aba Anamoah – National
Nana Aba Anamoah is a product of Ghana National College Cape Coast and has a background in Development Finance from the University of Ghana Business School. She’s taken up Executive Education courses including one in 21st Century Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School (Harvard University).
She is a popular Ghanaian Media personality engaging in philanthropy and is a role model for most young female broadcasters. Currently, she is the General Manager of GHOne TV and Starr 103.5 FM in Accra. She is also an ambassador for women’s football in Ghana. Anamoah is a member of the Women’s Premier League committee in Ghana. She’s also a football fanatic who supports Manchester United and Accra Great Olympics.
Johnnie Hughes – HOTCASS
The Broadcaster’s dream school was Accra Academy to offer science but when he was offered Visual Arts his father took him to a different school to pursue his dream course. He was sent to Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School, where he was offered Pure Science. He was very vocal at HOTCASS and an SRC representative for forms 1 and 2. He was chosen as Compound Prefect, SRC Vice President, and a vital part of the winning debate team at the National Debate.
He is a graduate of GIJ and also holds certifications from The Institute of Commercial Management in the UK in journalism and media studies, as well as communications (including public relations, advertising, and marketing).
Johnnie Hughes also graduated with honors from the British Council’s Master Class for Producers and Presenters for Radio and Television, where he was chosen as the course’s top participant by all participants. He currently works with media general (TV 3, ONUA,3 FM etc)
Nana Ama McBrown – Kwadaso L.A. J.S.S
Felicity Ama Agyemang, popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV presenter and music writer. She rose to prominence for her role in a number of television series in Ghana. She was the host of the television cooking show McBrown Kitchen and entertainment talk show United Showbiz on UTV until March 2023 when she moved to Media General.
She was born to Cecilia Agyenim Boateng and Kwabena Nkrumah, they divorced when McBrown was young.
McBrown attended St. Peter’s International Residential School, moved on to Minnesota International and then to Central International. She continued to Kwadaso L.A. J.S.S, although she ended up dropping out and could not sit for the Basic Education Certificate Exams. McBrown later attended the College of Business where she obtained a secretarial certificate.
Abeiku Santana – National & GHANASS
Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana aka Abeiku Santana is a Ghanaian media personality and entrepreneur. He is also the CEO of Kaya Tours Ghana Limited a Ghanaian travel company.
Born in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana, he started his basic education in Koforidua at Nana Kwaku Boateng Experimental School and he later attended Ghana National College, Cape Coast for his Ordinary Level certificate. He then attended Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua for his Advanced level Certificate. He holds masters degree in Tourism Management from the University of Cape Coast, a Post Graduate in Public Administration from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, an Associate in Legal Studies and Litigation from New York Paralegal School, Advance Certificate in Public Relations and Advertising from Ghana Institute of Journalism.
He works with the Despite Group of company on their Okay platform.
Kwami Sefa Kayi – OKWASS
Kwami Sefa Kayi also known as Chairman General is an old student at the Okuapeman Secondary School in Akropong Akuapem. He also has an Executive Master of Arts in Conflict, Peace and Security (EMCPS) programme from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in 2018.
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He is considered one of the top Ghanaian media personalities, broadcast journalist and public speaker. He is currently the host of Peace FM’s morning show popularly known as “Kokrokoo”.