Nathan Kwabena Adisi Explained

Bola Ray
Birth Name:Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi
Birth Date:1 March 1977
Nationality:Ghanaian
Education:Accra Academy
Alma Mater:University of Ghana Business School
Central University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Occupation:Media personality
Entrepreneur
Years Active:2003 – present
Known For:Music Music, Star Chat
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) EIB Network Group
Spouse:Dorcas Adisi
Children:3

Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (born 1 March 1977), 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.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi was born on 1 March 1977 to Gladys Adisi.[4] Adisi 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).[5] [6] [7]

Career

He joined Top Radio after Radio Universe, where he hosted Top City Jam while still a student at the University of Ghana. He was the first African and Ghanaian to host Top of the Pops on BBC Radio.[8] In 2003, he moved to Joy FM to become the host of the Drive Time Show for 11 years, leading it to be recognized as the most influential drive time show on radio in Ghana.[9] He was also co-host of live musical show Music Music on TV3 during this period.[10] He appeared on TV3 on Saturday evenings with co-host Stacy Amoateng for this programme, which featured live performances by leading Ghanaian musical artistes with their hit songs.

He co-founded and became EIB Network Group chief executive officer with the purchase of GHOne Television and some Ghanaian radio stations. He was the first host of the celebrity interview programme Starr Chat on Starr FM, an EIB Network Group owned radio station. On this programme, he has hosted Ghanaian political figures, businessmen, clergy, foreign ambassadors to Ghana, and academics. He went on to become the presenter of Revealed With Bola Ray, a TV programme that focuses on luxury and lifestyle and which airs on GHOne Television.[11]

Personal life

Bola Ray is married to Dorcas Adisi and together they have two sons, Pharrel and Marcel, and a daughter.[12]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sika. Delali. 22 November 2018. Let's make music attractive says Bola Ray. 1 March 2021. Graphic Showbiz Online. en-gb.
  2. Web site: I make money to influence lives – Bola Ray . 2019-04-28 . GhanaWeb . en.
  3. Web site: Darkoa. Portia Nana. 20 November 2018. Bola Ray named Most Influential personality of the year 2018. 1 March 2021. Graphic Online.
  4. News: Celebrity Birthday: Bola Ray shares stunning family photo. Arthur. Portia. 2018-07-02. en-US.
  5. Web site: Bola Profile . 1 April 2014 . GhanaWeb..
  6. Web site: Bola Ray Presents Biography To Akufo-Addo. 2017-08-22. DailyGuide Network. en-US. 2019-04-28.
  7. Web site: Bola Ray University of Ghana Alumni Relations Office . 2019-04-28 . University of Ghana.
  8. Web site: 2017-08-14. Going The Extra Mile - Nathan Kwabena Adisi (CEO, EIB Network Limited). 2021-03-01. Lancaster University Ghana. en-US.
  9. Web site: Arku. Jasmine. 30 September 2018. Bola Ray: I am not leaving Joy FM. 1 March 2021. Graphic Online.
  10. Web site: 11 May 2004 . Music Music Is A Year Old . 3 February 2022 . GhanaWeb..
  11. Web site: Bola Ray shoots Revealed in South Africa . 2019-03-24 . Myjoyonline.
  12. Web site: 12 June 2014 . Bola Ray and wife welcome baby girl Thursday - MyJoyOnline.com . 1 March 2021 . Myjoyonline . en-US.
  13. News: RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners. Mawuli. David. 2018-07-02. en-US.
  14. News: RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners. Mawuli. David. 2018-07-02. en-US.
  15. Web site: Anas, Bola Ray voted 2015 Most Influential Young Ghanaians . 2017-12-19 . GhanaWeb . en.
  16. Web site: awards . Ghana celebrities.
  17. Web site: Bola Ray, Kwabena Duffour win Men of the Year awards at EMYs – See Full List of WinnersBola Ray, Kwabena Duffour win Men of the Year awards at EMYs – See Full List of Winners - Live 91.9 FM . 2018-07-02 . live fm ghana . en-US.
  18. Web site: Bola Ray wins 'Philanthropist of the Year 2017' award . 2018-07-02 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  19. Web site: Full list of 2020 RTP Award winners. 2020-11-26. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  20. News: 14 December 2019 . Duke of Edinburgh award . starr fm ghana . 18 March 2022.
  21. Web site: 1st Vice-Chair Of India-Africa Trade Council . gbafrica.

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