17 Notable alumni of Ghana Institute of Journalism
Updated: May 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Ghana Institute of Journalism is ranked #9,823 in the world and #36 in Ghana by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from Ghana Institute of Journalism sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Ghana Institute of Journalism won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Umaru Sanda Amadu
1987-. (aged 39)
broadcast journalist
Umaru Sanda Amadu is a Ghanaian media personality and broadcast journalist on Citi FM and Citi TV conglomerate. He anchors news bulletins including Eyewitness News on radio and CitiNewsroom on TV. He also hosts the weekly FaceToFace personality-driven discussion show on Citi TV. Umaru Sanda is known in the media fraternity as the 'cowboy journalist'; taking inspiration from his days...
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2. Nana Achampong
1964-. (aged 62)
writer
Nana Sandy Achampong is a Ghanaian media practitioner, novelist, poet and educator. He has worked in the fields of journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, the visual arts and literature in Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States. He is an author of books that cover the different genres of poetry, play, for children, fiction, non-fiction, Christian, media and anthology....
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3. Berla Mundi
1988-. (aged 38)
television presenter
voice actor
media personality
Berlinda Addardey, popularly known as Berla Mundi, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana to the parent Mama Ruby Mundi of Accra. She is a Ghanaian media personality, women's advocate and voice artist. In 2019, she co-hosted the 20th VGMA with Kwami Sefa Kayi. She has co-hosted the VGMA for six consecutive times.
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4. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway
1963-. (aged 63)
director
politician
office administrator
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is a Ghanaian politician, diplomat and lawyer who has served as the seventh secretary-general of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1 April 2025. At the time of her appointment, she was Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. She was appointed foreign minister by Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo on 10 January 2017. Previously, she was a...
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5. Gifty Anti
1970-. (aged 56)
journalist
broadcaster
Oheneyere Gifty Anti is a Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster. She is the host of the Standpoint programme, which discusses issues affecting women on Ghana Television.
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6. Kwami Sefa Kayi
1970-. (aged 56)
journalist
Kwami Sefa Kayi also known as Chairman General is a Ghanaian media personality, broadcast journalist and public speaker. He is currently the host of Peace FM's morning show popularly known as “Kokrokoo”.
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7. Freda Akosua Prempeh
1966-. (aged 60)
marketer
politician
Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh is a Ghanaian politician, and Member of Parliament in the Seventh Parliament and Eighth Parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana representing Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Ghana. She was the Minister of State, for the Ministry of works and housing, Ghana and previously served as the Deputy Gender Minister and also Assembly member...
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8. Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye
1965-. (aged 61)
public relations executive
advertising person
marketer
minister
politician
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye is a Ghanaian sports journalist and politician and a former Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio constituency. He served as Minister of Youth and Sports and as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in the John Dramani Mahama's government.
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9. Akofa Edjeani Asiedu
1969-. (aged 57)
film producer
actor
entrepreneur
Akofa Edjeani is a Ghanaian veteran film actress, producer and entrepreneur. Her short film, Not My Daughter (a film about female genital mutilation), won Best Short Film award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2008, and I Sing of a Well, the movie she starred in and co-produced, won three awards and the Best Jury Award from Africa...
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10. Akua Dansua
1958-. (aged 68)
journalist
diplomat
minister
politician
Akua Sena Dansua is an experienced Ghanaian media and communications consultant, politician and governance and leadership practitioner. She was the Member of Parliament for North Dayi in Ghana and former ambassador to Germany.
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11. Bridget Otoo
journalist
Bridget Otoo is a Ghanaian freelance journalist, media personality and public relations officer. She previously served with TV3 Network Limited as a broadcaster and news anchor.
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12. Juliet Bawuah
journalist
Juliet Bawuah is a Ghanaian sports journalist who has written for top media houses. She has interviewed FIFA President, Gianni Infantino as well as the former World Player of the Year and former Liberia President George Weah. She became well known as a result of her interview with Gianni Infantino, on the sidelines of a FIFA Summit in the North-Western...
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13. AJ Akuoko-Sarpong
1991-. (aged 35)
television presenter
radio personality
journalist
Nana Adjoa Akuoko-Sarpong, also known as AJ Akuoko-Sarpong, is a Ghanaian media personality who currently works for Media General owners of TV3 Ghana and its affiliates. She formerly worked for Citi FM and TV. She is also an event compere, content producer and developer, and voice-over artist.
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14. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah
1967-. (aged 59)
public relations executive
stenographer
advertising person
marketer
politician
Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah is a Ghanaian politician and the Member of Parliament for Ada constituency. She served as the Minister of State in charge of Social and Allied Institutions. She was, as of 2023, the Deputy Government Chief Whip in the Parliament of Ghana.
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15. Anas Aremeyaw Anas
journalist
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, better known as Anas, is a Ghanaian journalist born in the late 1970s. He utilizes his anonymity as a tool in his investigative journalism work. Anas is a politically non-aligned multimedia journalist who specializes in print media and documentaries. He focuses on issues of human rights and anti-corruption in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. In December 2015 Foreign...
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16. Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan
1983-. (aged 43)
merchant
television presenter
Afia Serwaa Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe is a Ghanaian female entrepreneur, TV presenter and communication specialist. She has had a career in the media industry for over ten years. She is currently the head of corporate communication at Ghana Post Company Limited and the founder of Angeles Foundation an agency which focuses on boy-child empowerment and entrepreneurial skills.
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17. Juliet Ibrahim
1986-. (aged 40)
model
film director
actor
musician
Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer, influencer and singer of Lebanese, Ghanaian and Liberian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in 4 Play. She has been referred to as the "Most Beautiful West African Woman" according to A-listers Magazine.
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