Pearl Akanya Ofori Explained

Pearl Akanya Ofori
Birth Name:Pearl Akanya Ofori
Birth Date:18 March 1984
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Education:University of Ghana
Alma Mater:West Africa Secondary School
Occupation:Broadcast journalist, Radio personality
Years Active:2012–present
Known For:Citi FM(97.3) (Radio) Ghana

Pearl Akanya Ofori (born 18 March 1984) is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, radio personality and an entrepreneur who once worked for Ghanaian radio station Citi FM (97.3) Ghana. She is a graduate of the University of Ghana (Legon). She was nominated for the Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP) organized by Big Event Ghana in 2015 Radio and TV Personality Award.[1] [2]

Early life

Ofori began her early education at De Youngster's International School at Kokomlemle in Accra, and went on to attend the West African Senior High School in 2003. After her high school education, she attended the University of Ghana, Legon, where she offered a Program in Political Science, Psychology and Linguistics and majored in linguistics.

Personal

Ofori was born in Ghana's capital, Accra, to Miss Grace Owusu and have two fathers- Rev. Joseph Akanya and Mr. Benson Owusu.

Journalism career

Ofori was among few persons selected by radioUnivers, a campus-based radio station, to attend a radio training in Dakar, Senegal. In 2012, she joined Citi FM (97.3) Radio where she currently serves as a broadcast journalist.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bola, Anita Erskine, Bernard Avle, Peace Hyde, et al Nominated For 2015 RTP Awards. News Ghana. 3 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Recognition Nominations for 2015 Radio & TV Personalities Awards. Pulse Ghana. 3 September 2016.