Augustus Koranteng Kyei Explained

Augustus Koranteng Kyei
Birth Place:Agona Duakwa, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Occupation:Blogger
Years Active:2017 – present
Spouse:Mrs Adwoa Tanoa Kyei

Augustus Koranteng Kyei (born March 27, 1990), also professionally known as Kobby Kyei, is a Ghanaian blogger focusing on positive humanitarian and social development stories. Originally from Agona Duakwa,[1] he started out as a lifestyle and entertainment blogger.

Early life, career and education

Born to Ghanaian parents at Agona Duakwa in the central region, Kobby Kyei completed High School[2] in 2009 from Nyankumasi Ahenkro, completed a Diploma in Music from the University of Education, Winneba in 2012 and earned a Degree in Music Education in 2016. He's also a professional trumpeter.

Kobby Kyei is among the award-winning bloggers in Ghana and has won many awards in Ghana including National Communications Awards, (Online Media Personality) Youth Excellence Awards, (Best Youth Blogger Of The Year)[3] [4] [5] Ghana Tertiary Awards (Tertiary Star Role Model Of the Year),Ghana Web Excellence Awards (Best Blogger of the Year).[6]

Reporting and interviews

Kobby Officially started blogging[7] in 2017 and has since written, interviewed and worked with a lot of Ghanaian celebrities like KSM, Sarkodie, Kwabena Kwabena, Akwaboah, King Promise, Samini,[8] Stonebwoy, Kwaw Kese, Abeiku Santana, Mzvee, Adina, Mona4reall,[9] Cina Soul,[10] Sammy Forson, just to name a few.

Recognitions

YearRecognitionBody
20222021 Youth Excellence Awards Africa (YEA) AwardeeYouth Excellence Award Africa, Ghana, West Africa[11] [12]
2021Ghana Web Excellence AwardeeGhana Web, Ghana[13]
2020National Communications Awards AwardeeRAD Communications Limited, Ghana[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kobby Kyei News Starts Philanthropic Project 'Go There With Kobby Kyei'. Ameyawdebrah.
  2. Web site: Nyankumasi Ahenkro Senior High School. ghadmissionforms.com.
  3. Web site: Kobby Kyei wins Youth Blogger of the Year award at 2022 YEA. ghanaweekend.com. 6 February 2022 .
  4. Web site: Kobby Kyei bags Youth Blogger of the Year Award at YEA. ghanaweb.com. 6 February 2022 .
  5. Web site: Kobby Kyei crowned best youth blogger of the year at YEA. 18 November 2019 .
  6. Web site: Kobby Kyei Wins 'Most Influential Vlogger/Blogger ' At The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards.. kwamemotion.com. 12 December 2021 .
  7. Web site: Kobby Kyei: Ghanaian Young man Narrates why he quit Teaching to start Blogging. yen.com.gh. 30 July 2021 .
  8. Web site: Without Proper Documentation Between An Artiste And A Record Label, There Will Be Chaos – Samini. 15 December 2021 .
  9. Web site: Mona4Reall Reveals Plans For Talented People All Over Ghana. kobbykyeinews.com. 24 October 2021 .
  10. Web site: Without Proper Documentation Between An Artiste And A Record Label, There Will Be Chaos – Samini. kobbykyeinews.com. 15 December 2021 .
  11. Web site: Kobby Kyei bags Youth Blogger of the Year Award at YEA.
  12. Web site: Kobby Kyei wins Youth Blogger of the Year award at 2022 YEA. 6 February 2022 .
  13. Web site: Best Blogger/vlogger Of the Year. 12 December 2021 .
  14. Web site: Full list of winners at the 3rd edition of National Communications Awards. 13 December 2021 .