Owuraku Ampofo Explained

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Owuraku Ampofo is a Ghanaian sports journalist and writer known for his use of data in journalism.[1] [2] [3] [4] He is former presenter of Prime Sport on Joy News and the current sports anchor at TV3 Ghana.

Early life and education

Owuraku Ampofo was born on October 9, 1996[5] in Ghana. He is Akan and grew up in Koforidua, a city in the Eastern Region of Ghana. From 2009 to 2011, Ampofo attended Faith Montessori School for his general studies. He studied journalism at Ashesi University.[6] He earned a Computer Science bachelor's degree from the esteemed Ashesi University. He is also an alumnus of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School where he had his high school education.[7]

Career

During his time in college in 2018, Owuraku started out as a football player, competing for Koans FC in the Ashesi League's third division. Before interning and starting his full-time job as a sports journalist at Joy FM (Ghana), he started off writing for sports start-ups like the Ghana Fans blog, Sportskeeda,[8] and others. In 2017, he began working there full-time.[9] Owuraku resigned from his role as host of Prime Sport at Joy News in 2022[10] to join TV3 Ghana the same year.[11]

Recognition

In 2019, he was one of 100 invitees to a conference supported by the British Council.[12] He was named the Ubora Sports Man of the Year during his time at Ashesi University.[13] In 2021, Owuraku was announced as one of Avance Media's 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians.[14]

In 2022, Owuraku Ampofo was named sports influencer of the year 2022 at the Pulse Influencer Awards.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwamena . Stephen . Meet Owuraku Ampofo; the Sports Journalist using data to improve Ghana football . Ghana Web . 21 February 2021 . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110115/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Meet-Owuraku-Ampofo-the-Sports-Journalist-using-data-to-improve-Ghana-football-1185268 . live .
  2. Web site: Ogbarmey-Tettey . Andy . Love for The Blues: How three 'Odadie'Chelsea fans became composers, moonwalk dancers and a gentle hulk after Champions League victory . Joy News Online . Joy News Online . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110122/https://www.myjoyonline.com/love-for-the-blues-how-three-odadiechelsea-fans-became-composers-moonwalk-dancers-and-a-gentle-hulk-after-champions-league-victory/?param= . live .
  3. Web site: JoySports' Owuraku Ampofo completes #PushUpsChallenge on live TV . Joy News Online . Joy News Online . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110114/https://www.myjoyonline.com/joysports-owuraku-ampofo-completes-pushupschallenge-on-live-tv/?param= . live .
  4. Web site: Euros On MGL: Owuraku Ampofo and Michael Potter look ahead to the knockout round . Joy News Online . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110116/https://www.myjoyonline.com/euros-on-mgl-owuraku-ampofo-and-michael-potter-look-ahead-to-the-knockout-round/?param= . live .
  5. Web site: The young journalist transforming the sports industry in Ghana – meet Owuraku Ampofo . 2023-07-12 . www.myjoyonline.com . en.
  6. Web site: Studying abroad: Embracing new cultures and communities . Ashesi University . Ashesi Foundation . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110117/https://www.ashesi.org/blog/studying-abroad-embracing-new-cultures-and-communities/ . live .
  7. Web site: The young journalist transforming the sports industry in Ghana – meet Owuraku Ampofo . Joy News Online . Joy News Online . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110118/https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-young-journalist-transforming-the-sports-industry-in-ghana-meet-owuraku-ampofo/?param= . live .
  8. Web site: Owuraku Ampofo 19 Posts Sportskeeda . 2023-07-28 . www.sportskeeda.com . en-us.
  9. Web site: MyJoyOnline – Ghana News Ghana's most comprehensive website. Independent, Fearless and Credible journalism . 2023-07-28 . www.myjoyonline.com . en.
  10. Web site: 30 September 2022 . Owuraku Ampofo Resigns from Joy Sports .
  11. Web site: 2022-10-17 . Owuraku Ampofo joins 3Sports . 2023-07-28 . 3News.com . en-US.
  12. Web site: FUTURE NEWS WORLDWIDE 2019: A story of 3 young Ghanaian Journalists . British Council . British Council . 8 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110125/https://www.britishcouncil.org.gh/future-news-worldwide-2019-story-3-young-ghanaian-journalists . live .
  13. Web site: Ashesi Student Council celebrates excellence at Ubora Awards . Ashesi University . External Relations Office . 15 November 2021 . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116110118/https://www.ashesi.edu.gh/stories-and-events/stories/2363-ashesi-student-council-celebrates-and-rewards-excellence-at-ubora-awards.html . live .
  14. Web site: 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media . Digital Times . 8 March 2022.
  15. Web site: Everything that happened at the Pulse Influencer Awards 2022, winners and performances . 16 October 2022 .

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