Anas Aremeyaw Anas Explained
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, better known as Anas, is a Ghanaian journalist born in the late 1970s.[1] 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 Policy magazine named Anas one of 2015's leading global thinkers.[2] In 2016 Anas had a "Best Journalist" award named after him by the Press Foundation in Ghana.[3]
On March 25, Anas Aremeyaw Anas lost a lawsuit against Kennedy Agyapong. The judge held him as a blackmailer who uses blackmail to extort money from his opponents and people he does not like. His work was described as investigative terrorism and not investigative journalism.
Early life
Anas is from Bimbilla in Northern Ghana and grew up in Burma Camp, a military barracks in Accra[1] together with his two sisters.[4] After attending Christian Methodist Senior High School in Accra,[5] he attended the Ghana Institute of Journalism. After his degree, he turned down an opportunity to work as a reporter for the Ghanaian Times newspaper, instead choosing to join the Crusading Guide[6] newspaper in 1998, under editor Kweku Baako Jnr.[7]
Notable investigative works
Two of his most recent and influential works are:
Ghana in the Eyes of God. In 2015, Anas's investigation into the judiciary of the republic of Ghana[8] resulted in the removal from office of workers from the third arm of government including 13 high court judges,[9] 20 lower court judges[10] and 19 Judicial Service court registrars and interpreters. Over 100 judicial service staff in total were probed, after being caught on camera taking gifts from undercover Tiger Eye PI investigators to influence court judgements.[11]
Number 12. On 6 May 2018 Anas released Number 12, so named because corruption was the "12th player on the football team". This exposé implicated almost the entire football administration in Ghana,[12] and resulted in the President of Ghana dismantling the Ghana Football Association. The then Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who was also an executive member of FIFA, was caught on camera accepting bribes. All football matches in the country were called off after the Executive Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) met on 8 June 2018, and dissolved the Referees Committee, deciding that all officials mentioned in the exposé should step aside.[13]
International football referees were also involved, such as Kenyan FIFA referee Marwa Range. He was filmed receiving US$600 before a scheduled match. This led to Marwa's withdrawal from the 2018 World Cup.[14] A documentary was released by BBC a week before the 2018 FIFA World Cup started.[15] Nigeria's national football team's coach, Salisu Yusuf was also involved in the scandal.[16]
Methods and response
Anas believes drastic measures need to be taken to tackle the level of corruption in Ghana.[17] The National Media Commission of Ghana hold that there’s nothing wrong with Anas' method[18] since Ghana law permits undercover journalism.[19]
Personalities (in alphabetical order) who have commented on his work:
- Abdul-Malik Kwaku Baako - Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Kweku Baako supports the "techniques used by... Anas." He stated that "Anas does undercover journalism, if they don’t know, it is accepted universally. It comes with challenges, ethical as well as moral".[20]
- Jerry John Rawlings - In reacting to Anas's critics, former president Rawlings said that "Anas should be hailed and not treated like an outcast". About the backlash from sections of the Ghanaian public concerning Anas's method, Rawlings added that "When we had the chance, we made an outcast of our own allowing our rivals to recognize the true worth and offer him such a sensitive national anti-corruption role. What does that make of us?"[21] [22]
- John Atta Mills - In 2015 it emerged that at least one of Anas's investigations was commissioned by the government of Ghana. Notably, "The President's Assignment"; an exposé from 2012 that unearthed corruption incidents at the Electricity Company of Ghana, was commissioned by the Professor Evans Mills, suggesting that the late president condoned Anas's modus operandi.[23] Earlier in 2011, president Mills reprimanded security agencies during a surprise visit to the Customs Excise and Preventive Service following a corruption exposé involving customs officers, stating that, "I wish that the revelation from Anas could have come to me from the security agencies who work here. There are people who come here throwing their weight around. I have told General Modey that anyone who comes here in the President's name, the first thing you should do is to arrest them. I am not going to be party to anything which will destroy what we are building in this country".[24]
- Kofi Annan - Appearing in a promotional video leading to the public premiering of the Ghana Football Association cash gift scandal, the former United Nations secretary general said that "Sometimes it takes a spark, just a spark and I think Anas has provided that spark for the whole edifice to blow up for people to wake up and say: ‘No more’".[25]
- Kennedy Agyapong - According to the Assign Central MP, who has repeatedly threatened Anas, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders[26] he stated that Anas's methods were 'unfair'. Following these and other allegations Anas responded "I've never in my life taken a bribe.... Nowhere! Whoever has a proof should bring it. It will crash. I know myself and I believe in myself. I know I’ve never taken bribe from anywhere... Some people are just blowing hot air”[27] He also called for "retribution" against Anas' collaborator, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, saying "If he comes here, beat him... Whatever happens, I'll pay." Hussein-Suale was subsequently assassinated.[28] [29]
- Mahamudu Bawumia - In defending the methodology of Anas, vice president of Ghana Dr. Bawumia said that "what Anas is doing is very relevant...people should know that what they do in the dark can be exposed...Really, I will encourage him to do what he does".[30]
Other works
From October to December 2016, Anas ventured outside of the world of investigative journalism as an advocate for peace in his "Anas4Peace" multimedia campaign.[31] These films, jingles and interactive social media posts brought together 22 non-aligned Ghanaian celebrities to advocate for peace during the election period.[32] The - IAmAnas
movement celebrating Anas's anonymity has also attracted media attention.[33] [34] In October 2018, Anas launched an online platform for members of the public to upload videos reporting corruption.[35]
Awards and recognition
!Name of Award given to Anas Aremeyaw Anas!Granting body!Country! | 2020 | | |
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Anti-Corruption Star | Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) | Ghana | |
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2018 | |
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Excellent in Print Journalism 2016[36] | Rajasthan Patrika Group | India | |
2017 | |
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The Ghana Shippers Awards 2017[37] | Ghana Shippers Awards | Ghana | |
Exceptional Journalist[38] | GUBA Awards | UK | |
The Brave Award[39] | Allianz Awards 2017 | Ghana | |
2016 | |
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Most Influential Investigative Journalist Award | The Press Foundation | Ghana | |
Journalist of the Year 2016[40] | Ghana Journalists Association | Ghana | |
Honorary Award for Excellence in Journalism[41] | 4th Annual African Youth Excellence Awards | USA | |
Key to the city of Worcester, Massachusetts by the Mayor.[42] | City of Worcester | USA | |
Most Influential Young Ghanaian, 2016[43] | Avance Media | Ghana | |
Africa Together 2016[44] | African Society of Cambridge University | United Kingdom | |
THE CITIZEN GHANA AWARD[45] | EMY Africa | Ghana | |
African Hero 2015-2016[46] | Ohio University | USA | |
2015 | |
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100 Most Influentian Young Africans | New African | | |
Ghana's Most Influential 2015[47] | etv | Ghana | |
Prize for Democratic Governance 2015[48] | Millennium Excellence Award | Ghana | |
Emerging Man of The Year 2015[49] | Emerging Man of The Year Viasat1 | Ghana | |
Gold Award- (Komela Dumor Award for journalism and Advocacy)[50] | ExLA Awards | Ghana | |
Africa Peace Icon Award 2015[51] | Accord | South Africa | |
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2014 | |
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Investigative Journalist of the Year[52] | CIMG AWARD | Ghana | |
CMIG President's Special award[53] | CIMG AWARD | Ghana | |
Ghana's Most Influential 2014[54] | etv Ghana | Ghana | |
Engaged Journalism Award 2014[55] | May Chidiac Foundation | Lebanon | |
2013 | |
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Ghana's Most Influential 2013[56] | ETV Ghana | Ghana | |
African Achievers Awards 2013[57] | African Achievers Awards | Kenya | |
2012 | |
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Annual Percy Qoboza Award[58] | National Association of Black Journalists | USA | |
Children's Rights Award | One World Media Award | UK | |
Media Excellence | National Youth Achievers Awards 2012 | Ghana | |
Best Environmental Feature[59] | Diageo | UK | |
2011 | |
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Bastion of Excellence in Investigative Journalism[60] | Ghana Journalists’ Association | Ghana | |
Ghana's Most Influential 2011[61] | ETV Ghana | Ghana | |
The Lorenzo Natali Award[62] | European Union Journalism Prize for Development, Democracy and Human Rights | Ghana | |
KCK International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism[63] | Patrika Group | | |
Vocational Service Award | Rotary Club of Accra | Ghana | |
2010 | |
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2010 Excellence in Media Award : Community Reporting[64] | Global Health Council | Ghana | |
African Investigative Journalism Award | FAIR/IJC Awards | South Africa | |
Northern journalists Award | Flip Africa | Ghana | |
Anti-Corruption Reporting Award | The Ghanaian Journalist Association | Ghana | |
2009 | |
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The Lorenzo Natali Prize[65] | European Union Journalism Prize for Development, Democracy and Human Rights | Ghana | |
Nominee[66] | Martin Luther King Award | United States | |
Written Journalisim[67] | Nobert Zongo Prize for Investigative Reporting | Ghana | |
Investigative Journalism[68] | The Segbo Excellence | Ghana | |
2008 | |
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Hero Acting to End Modern-Day Slavery Award 2008[69] | The US Department of State Washington DC | United States | |
Best Investigative Reporter[70] | Ghana Journalists Association | Ghana | |
International journalisim : Local Reporter[71] | The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund | UK | |
Every Human Has Rights Media Award[72] | Every Human Has Rights Award and Internews, The Elders. | France | |
2007 | |
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International Award for Excellence in Journalism | International Catholic Union of the Press | Switzerland | |
Global Shining Light Awards[73] | Global Investigative Journalist Conference | Canada | |
2006 | |
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Best Investigative Reporter[74] | Ghana Journalists Association | Ghana | |
Journalist of the Year[75] | Ghana Journalists Association | Ghana | |
2005 | |
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Best Investigative Reporting[76] | Ghana Journalists Association | Ghana | |
The Perfector of Sentiments Award | Ministry of Manpower, POS Foundation | Ghana | |
2004 | |
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Excellence in Journalism[77] | Catholic Union of the Press | Switzerland | | |
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: My mission is to impact society, jail lawbreakers- Anas. www.myjoyonline.com. 25 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301215236/http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201203/83636.php. 2014-03-01. dead.
- http://2015globalthinkers.foreignpolicy.com/#!chroniclers/detail/anas "Anas Aremeyaw Anas — For exposing Ghana's broken courts without exposing himself"
- Web site: The Press Foundation establishes Anas award for best journalist. The Ghana Guardian News. en. 2018-09-26. 22 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180922212935/https://ghanaguardian.com/press-foundation-establishes-anas-award-best-journalist. live.
- News: Quick truths about Anas you need to learn. Akwasi. Tiffany. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. 2018-06-16. en-US. 16 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180616154245/https://yen.com.gh/106192-anas-aremeyaw-anas-biography-interesting-facts.html#106192. live.
- News: I was called "invisible" in school - Anas . 19 December 2018 . Star FM Online (via Ghana Web) . 19 November 2015 . 19 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181219182554/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/I-was-called-invisible-in-school-Anas-394895 . live .
- News: Good work: Anas Aremeyaw's disguises labelled amongst the world's best undercover reports. Staff. Pulse. 2018-06-09. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143725/http://www.pulse.com.gh/news/good-work-anas-aremeyaw-s-disguises-labelled-amongst-the-world-s-best-undercover-reports-id3983786.html. live.
- Web site: Anas owns 40% of New Crusading Guide newspaper - Kweku Baako. www.ghanaweb.com. 30 May 2018. en. 2018-06-09. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141500/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Anas-owns-40-of-New-Crusading-Guide-newspaper-Kweku-Baako-656160. live.
- Web site: Ghana's top undercover journalist masters disguise to expose corruption. Mark. Monica. 24 September 2015. the Guardian. en. 30 August 2018. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913103320/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/24/anas-aremeya-anas-ghana-corruption. live.
- News: CJ swears in 13 High Court judges to replace 'Anas Judges'. 2016-07-15. 2018-06-09. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142034/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2016/July-15th/cj-swears-in-13-high-court-judges-to-replace-anas-judges.php. 2018-06-12. dead.
- News: Anas' exposé: 20 lower court judges sacked - citifmonline.com. 2015-12-07. citifmonline.com. 2018-06-09. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143112/http://citifmonline.com/2015/12/07/anas-expose-20-lower-court-judges-sacked/. live.
- News: Anas exposé: Judicial Council sack 19 staff. Graphic.com.gh. Graphic Online. 2018-06-09. en-gb. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140125/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/anas-expose-judicial-council-sack-19-staff.html. live.
- Web site: African referees filmed taking cash. 7 June 2018. BBC News. en. 30 August 2018. 19 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180819195245/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-44393375/african-referees-filmed-taking-cash. live.
- Web site: Ghana to dissolve football association over bribery allegations. 8 June 2018. the Guardian. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20180608232821/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/08/ghana-to-dissolve-football-association-over-bribery-allegations. 2018-06-08. dead. 30 August 2018.
- News: Betraying the Game: African officials filmed taking cash. 7 June 2018. BBC Sport. 30 August 2018. en-GB. 10 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180610112701/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44396127. live.
- News: WATCH: BBC release VIDEO teaser of sports corruption in Ghana. 5 June 2018. Happy FM. 30 August 2018. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174306/https://happyghana.com/2018/06/05/watch-bbc-release-video-teaser-of-sports-corruption-in-ghana/. 30 August 2018. dead.
- Web site: Nigerian football coach filmed taking cash. 24 July 2018. BBC News. en. 30 August 2018. 31 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180731003415/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-44925466/nigerian-football-coach-salisu-yusuf-filmed-taking-cash. live.
- News: Nothing wrong with my methods – Anas. Apinga. David. 2017-02-14. class fm online. 2018-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144000/http://www.classfmonline.com/1.8443351. 2018-06-12. dead.
- News: There's nothing wrong with Anas' method – NMC. Larnyoh. Magdalene Teiko. 2018-06-08. en-US. 6 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180606032936/http://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/there-s-nothing-wrong-with-anas-method-nmc-id8446069.html. live.
- News: Nothing wrong with my methods –.. 2018-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144000/http://www.classfmonline.com/1.8443351. 2018-06-12. dead.
- News: Apinga. David. Anas' methods "accepted universally" – Baako. www.classfmonline.com. dead. 2018-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142052/http://www.classfmonline.com/1.12168370. 2018-06-12.
- Web site: Don't make Anas an outcast – Rawlings. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2018-06-08. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142011/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Don-t-make-Anas-an-outcast-Rawlings-657494. dead.
- Web site: Rawlings lashes out at Anas critics. www.ghanaweb.com. 8 June 2018. en. 2018-06-08. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142736/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/politics/Rawlings-lashes-out-at-Anas-critics-658490. live.
- News: 'Your claims are untrue' – Anas replies Martin Amidu - citifmonline.com. 2015-11-09. citifmonline.com. 2018-06-10. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143202/http://citifmonline.com/2015/11/09/your-claims-are-untrue-anas-replies-martin-amidu/. live.
- News: Mills Mad At CEPS. Modern Ghana. 2018-06-10. en-gb. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140828/https://www.modernghana.com/news/315269/mills-mad-at-ceps.html. live.
- News: Rot in Anas' #12 exposé "doesn't look good" – Mahama. Ayumu. Patrick. www.classfmonline.com. 2018-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20180607232129/http://www.classfmonline.com/1.12222569. 2018-06-07. dead.
- Web site: Death threats against well-known Ghanaian investigative journalist. Reporters without borders. 6 June 2018. fr-FR. 30 August 2018. 10 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180810175427/https://rsf.org/en/news/death-threats-against-well-known-ghanaian-investigative-journalist. live.
- Web site: Anas takes on critics issue-by-issue. www.ghanaweb.com. 30 June 2018. en. 2018-06-30. 30 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180630161732/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Anas-takes-on-critics-issue-by-issue-664673. live.
- News: Football bribes investigator shot dead . 17 January 2019 . . 17 January 2019 . 17 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190117123032/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46902748 . live .
- Web site: You can't silence me - Anas reacts to the killing of his partner at Madina . www.ghanaweb.com . 17 January 2019 . 17 January 2019 . en . 17 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190117100532/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/You-can-t-silence-me-Anas-reacts-to-the-killing-of-his-partner-at-Madina-715823 . live .
- News: 'What Anas is doing is relevant' – Dr. Bawumia [Video]]. 2018-06-03. Citi Newsroom. 2018-06-08. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141453/https://citinewsroom.com/2018/06/03/what-anas-is-doing-is-relevant-dr-bawumia-video/. live.
- Web site: Anas 4 Peace. Anas 4 Peace. https://web.archive.org/web/20170710015531/http://www.anas4peace.org/. 10 July 2017. 7 July 2018.
- Web site: Anas and top celebs for first open peace project. 3 November 2013. News Ghana. en-US. 30 August 2018. 30 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174355/https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anas-and-top-celebs-for-first-open-peace-project/. live.
- News: Anas finally 'confuses' Ken Agyapong with "I am Anas" showdown on social media. Ayitey. Charles. Yen. 18 September 2018. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141858/https://yen.com.gh/110888-anas-replies-ken-agyapong-viral-i-anas-campaign.html#110888. live.
- News: Ghana's faceless journalist demands his 'true' identity, twitter erupts Africanews. 30 May 2018. Africanews. 18 September 2018. en. 2 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180602061822/http://www.africanews.com/2018/05/30/ghana-s-faceless-journalist-demands-his-true-identity-twitter-erupts/. live.
- Web site: Klarity and award-winning investigative journalist Anas launch citizen engagement platform. 25 October 2018. Medium. 27 November 2018. 21 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181121203803/https://medium.com/klarityorg/klarity-and-award-winning-investigative-journalist-anas-launch-citizen-engagement-platform-1535ea6c6c0a. live.
- News: Anas receives $11,000 journalism excellence award in India. 2018-09-19. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180918124709/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/September-18th/anas-receives-11000-journalism-excellence-award-in-india.php. 2018-09-18. dead.
- Web site: Winners - Ghana Shippers Awards. Awards. Ghana Shippers. ghanashippersawards.com. 2018-09-13. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150510/http://ghanashippersawards.com/nominees. live.
- Web site: 2017 Winners – GUBA Awards. www.gubaawards.co.uk. en-US. 2018-09-13. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150544/http://www.gubaawards.co.uk/2017-winners/. live.
- News: ALLIANZ AWARDS 2017: Anas, Stephen Appiah, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah honoured [+IMAGES] - Proudly Ghanaian! EnewsGH]. 2017-06-18. Proudly Ghanaian! EnewsGH. 2018-09-13. en-US. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150351/https://enewsgh.com/2017/06/18/allianz-awards-2017-anas-stephen-appiah-emmanuel-ofosu-yeboah-honoured-images/. dead.
- News: GJA presents awards to 2016 Best Journalists - citifmonline.com. 2016-10-07. citifmonline.com. 2018-09-13. en-US. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150317/http://citifmonline.com/2016/10/07/gja-presents-awards-to-2016-best-journalists/. live.
- News: Anas To Speak At The 4th Annual African Youth Excellence Awards. Tonto. Kofi. Modern Ghana. 2018-09-13. en-gb. 28 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160628134028/http://www.modernghana.com/news/700522/anas-to-speak-at-the-4th-annual-african-youth-excellence-aw.html. live.
- News: Ghana Celebrities. 13 September 2018. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913193452/https://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2016/07/27/anas-aremeyaw-anas-receives-key-worcester-abraham-attah/. live.
- News: Finalists For 2016 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Announced. Media. Avance. Modern Ghana. 2018-09-13. en-gb. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150242/https://www.modernghana.com/music/40540/finalists-for-2016-50-most-influential-young-ghanaians-annou.html. live.
- Web site: Africa Together 2016 at African Society of Cambridge University via Movemeback. Movemeback. en. 2018-09-13. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150438/https://www.movemeback.com/events/africa-together-2016/. live.
- News: EMY 2016 WINNERS - EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 2016-06-19. EXCLUSIVE MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. 2018-09-13. en-GB. 25 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825175439/http://emyafrica.com/emy-2016-winners/. live.
- News: Anas Grabs African Hero honours at Ohio University - Ultimate FM. Boafo. Obed. 2016-06-05. Ultimate FM. 2018-09-13. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150447/http://ultimatefmonline.com/2016/06/05/anas-grabs-african-hero-honours-at-ohio-university/. 2018-09-13. dead.
- Web site: Anas, Bola Ray voted 2015 Most Influential Young Ghanaians. www.ghanaweb.com. 4 January 2016. en. 2018-09-13. 11 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171011072554/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Anas-Bola-Ray-voted-2015-Most-Influential-Young-Ghanaians-405114. live.
- Web site: Excellence Awards, excellently bestowed. www.ghanaweb.com. 17 December 2015. en. 2018-09-13. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150530/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Excellence-Awards-excellently-bestowed-401584. live.
- News: Tullow Ghana CEO, Anas Win Prestigious 2015 Man Of The Year Awards. Sarpong. Alfred. Modern Ghana. 2018-09-13. en-gb. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150145/https://www.modernghana.com/news/673652/tullow-ghana-ceo-anas-win-prestigious-2015-man-of-the-year.html. live.
- News: Founder Of Ypen Wins Exla Young Achievers Award 2015. theafricanreporter.com. Modern Ghana. 2018-09-13. en-gb. 13 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180913150324/https://www.modernghana.com/news/652453/founder-of-ypen-wins-exla-young-achievers-award-2015.html. live.
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