Gifty Anti Explained

Gifty Anti
Birth Date:23 January 1970
Birth Place:Tema, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Occupation:Journalist
Known For:Gender Advocate, Decorated Feminist
Spouse:Nana Ansah Kwao IV
Alma Mater:Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School
Ghana Institute of Journalism

Oheneyere Gifty Anti (born January 23, 1970)[1] is a Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster.[2] She is the host of the Standpoint [3] programme; which discusses issues affecting women on Ghana Television.[4] [5]

Personal life

Gifty is a native of Cape Coast in the Central Region but was born and bred in Tema, the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[6] [7] She is the last born of a family of eight.[8] Due to economic hardship, she hawked and engaged in carpentry works to earn a living.[9]

Gifty is married to Nana Ansah Kwao IV, Chief of Akwamu Adumasa.[10] Their marriage ceremony happened at the Trinity Baptist Church on the 25th October, 2015.[11] She gave birth to her first child on 11 August, 2017.[12] [13] [14] Their daughter, Nyame Anuonyam, is such a pride of hers and expresses so much joy in having a miracle child, even at her age.[15]

She received honours and a new title which was conferred on her after being awarded a Fellowship of the Boardroom Institute (FBI) by the Accra Business school. She is called Oheneyere FBI Dr Gifty Anti [15].

Education

Gifty Anti had her basic education at Tema community 8 "Number 1" Basic School. She then proceeded to Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School where she served as an entertainment prefect. Also, she is an alumnus of the Ghana Institute of Journalism of which she served as Women’s Commissioner.[9] [16] [17] She also has a Masters Degree in International Journalism from City University based in London.

Career

Gifty began her media career as an intern at the Ghana News Agency, then moved on to the Ghanaian Times as an intern. She later worked as an intern at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), where she was also offered the option to do her national service.[18]

Gifty landed her first job as a Floor Manager at GTV. She later became a TV presenter, coach, gender advocate and a feminist.[19] She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of GDA Concept and host of Stand Point https://yfmghana.com/gifty-anti-talks-about-the-inspiration-behind-standpoint/, a talk show about women's issues.[20] Her show; The Stand Point also shows on ABN TV in the UK.

Whilst at Ghanaian Times [a Ghanaian owned newspaper], she received mentorship from Liz Hayfron.[21]

In 2019, she launched her book titled "A Bit Of Me", the book reached number one on Amazon after one week of publication[22]

She is the founder and president of Girl in Need Foundation and the Awo Dansoa Reading Project and also the ambassador for the campaign against newborn deaths.

Awards

Publications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oheneyere Gifty Anti looks younger than ever at age 50. en.
  2. Web site: Gifty Anti Deepens Support For Girl-Child Education –As She Launches Girl In Need Foundation . thechronicle.com . 8 July 2013 . 9 July 2015 . Kunateh, Masahudu Ankiilu .
  3. Web site: Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine . 2022-05-28 . en-US.
  4. Web site: The StandPoint Profile . thestandpoint.com . 9 July 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150710055925/http://www.thestandpoint.com.gh/about.html . 10 July 2015 .
  5. Web site: GIJ Women's Commission to honour Oheneyere Gifty Anti tonight. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-05-18.
  6. Web site: Mireri . Julian . 2020-10-26 . Dr Gifty Anti biography: Husband, siblings, wedding, daughter, photos . 2024-05-12 . Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. . en.
  7. Web site: Asubonteng. Ama Serwaa. GIFTY ANTI MAKES A "STANDPOINT" FOR WOMEN IN GHANA. The Herald. 1 August 2015. 18 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151018092641/http://theheraldghana.com/gifty-anti-makes-a-standpoint-for-women-in-ghana/. dead.
  8. https://yen.com.gh/103492-dr-gifty-anti-biography-2020.html
  9. Web site: Ghana News - Joy FM's Personality Profile: Gifty Anti talks work, women, romance and rumours. www.myjoyonline.com. 2015-08-01. Myjoyonline.com. 2015-10-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20151022222726/http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2013/november-22nd/joy-fms-personality-profile-gifty-anti-talks-work-women-romance-and-rumours.php. dead.
  10. Web site: I'm dyslexic – Nana Ansah Kwao. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2019-03-16.
  11. Web site: 2015-10-26. Oheneyere Gifty Anti & Husband In Church (PHOTOS). ANAPUAFM.COM - Today's Hits Yesterday's Classics!. 2021-10-12. en-US.
  12. Web site: Exclusive Photos of Gifty Anti and Nana Ansah Kwao's Church Blessing Ceremony. The Accra Report. 2015-10-27. 2015-10-27.
  13. News: Gifty Anti And Husband Outdoor 'Royal Baby'. Online. Peace FM. 2018-06-19.
  14. Web site: Royal baby: Makeup free Gifty Anti gives thanks to God. 2017-09-03. www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-05-18. 2019-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20190518145502/https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2017/september-3rd/royal-baby-makeup-free-gifty-anti-gives-thanks-to-god.php. dead.
  15. Web site: Beautiful and Adorable! — Gifty Anti Flaunts 'Special' Daughter As She Happily Marks Her Birthday – PHOTO. Online. Peace FM. www.peacefmonline.com. 2019-06-08.
  16. Web site: I have been a carpenter before, Gifty Anti reveals . myjoyonline.com . 11 March 2011 . 9 July 2015.
  17. Web site: Int'l Women's Day: The Gifty Anti factor - How her 'feminist' father influenced her life - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-08-29. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  18. Web site: I never envisioned myself as a broadcaster -Gifty Anti. 2021-08-29. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  19. Web site: Photos: Gifty Anti, Nana Ansah Kwao IV celebrate 3 years of marriage. www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-05-19.
  20. Web site: Gifty Anti shares inspiring story of how she made it in her career. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-06-17.
  21. Web site: Prioritise youth mentoring in national developmental agenda - Gifty Anti - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-08-29. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  22. Web site: Gifty Anti's 'A Bit of Me' number 1 on Amazon in less than a week. www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-01-27. 2020-01-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20200127164044/http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2019/August-3rd/gifty-antis-a-bit-of-me-number-1-on-amazon-in-less-than-a-week.php. dead.
  23. Web site: NMCP appoints Gifty Anti as National Malaria Advocate - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-08-29. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  24. Web site: 2019-09-18. Ghana's Most Inspiring Women Awards: Gifty Anti, others win big at maiden event. 2021-08-29. Prime News Ghana. en-us.
  25. Web site: Shatta Wale, Gifty Anti, Others Win Big At Ghana Actors And Entertainers Awards [Full List]]. 2021-08-29. Modern Ghana. en.
  26. https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/oheneyere-gifty-anti/4326674/