Sammy Forson Explained

Sammy Forson
Birth Name:Samuel Kofi Arhinful Forson
Birth Date:14 August 1981
Birth Place:Agona Swedru, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Education:Ghana Institute of Journalism
Alma Mater:Swedru Secondary School
Occupation:Broadcast journalist, Radio personality, and DJ
Years Active:2001–present
Known For:Joy FM
Notable Works:Weekend City Show, Ignition, and Over drive
Spouse:Pearl Yahaya Forson

Sammy Forson[1] (born 1984) is a Ghanaian-Zambian media personality, broadcast journalist, DJ, artist manager, Entrepreneur, and Music award judge.[2] [3]

In 2013 he got nominated for ‘Best Music Promoter of the Year‘ category and won at the Ghana DJ Awards for his mid-morning show Lifestyle Cafe on Live 91.9 FM.[4] [5] Sammy Forson won Radio Mid morning host of the 2012 while working at YFM 107.9. After a 3 year stint, he left EIB Network's, Live 91.9 FM in January 2018 and is currently the host of Joy FM's lunch time show popularly known as IGNITION ; and Over drive;. Sammy hosts The Weekend City show on saturday mornings on Joy 99.7 FM.[6] [7] [8] [9] In addition, Sammy Forson was the Business Manager for 15 times Ghana Music Awards winner and 2012 BET Awards winner Sarkodie.[10] [11] [12] [13]

Early childhood

Sammy Forson was born in Agona Swedru in Ghana by Ghanaian parents, moved to Zambia then he relocated to Ghana at age sixteen.

Education

He completed his secondary education at the Swedru Secondary School.[14] He then got admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he obtained Diploma in Radio Broadcasting and Chartered Institute of Marketing (Ghana).[15]

Career Life

Sammy Forson started his career as a presenter at Garden City Radio in Kumasi, he then moved to handled the Citi Drive and Citi Countdown show at Citi FM (97.3) Ghana. At a point in time, he was a co- host to the Upside Down Show. He quit Citi FM (97.3) Ghana and joined YFM in 2009.[16] He left YFM and joined Live 91.9 FM.[17] In January 2018, he joined Joy FM (a station own and run by the media group company Multimedia Group Limited).[18]

Awards and nominations

Year OrganisationAwardWork Result
2017Ghana DJ AwardsBest Male Radio DJN/A
2016People’s Celebrity Awards (PCA)Favourite Male Radio Presenter[19] N/A
2016Ghana DJ AwardsBest Male Radio DJ[20] N/A
2013Ghana DJ AwardsBest Record Promoter[21] N/A
2012Radio & Television Awards (RTP Awards)Radio Mid Morning Host of the yearN/A

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 February 2018 . MEET NAMA 2018 INTERNATIONAL JUDGE SAMMY FORSON FROM GHANA . March 11, 2018 . Namibia Annual Music Awards .
  2. Web site: 17 Jan 2018 . Sammy Forson quits Live FM for Joy FM . March 10, 2018 . Yen Ghana .
  3. Web site: 16 Jan 2018 . NAMA 2018 JUDGES ANNOUNCED . March 10, 2018 . Namibia Annual Music Awards .
  4. Web site: 28 March 2017 . SAMMY FORSON EARNS NOMINATION @ 2017 GHANA DJ AWARDS . March 10, 2018 . Livefmghana .
  5. Web site: 11 November 2017 . Sammy Forson Has Introduced The Woman Of His Life To The World . March 10, 2018 . Ghanacelebrities .
  6. Web site: 16 Jan 2018 . Sammy Forson quits EIB Group for Joy FM . March 10, 2018 . Ameyawdebrah .
  7. Web site: 26 Jan 2018 . RADIO, TV & ART Sammy Forson and Naa Ashorkor get new shows on Joy FM . March 10, 2018 . Ameyawdebrah .
  8. Web site: 16 Jan 2018 . Video: Joy FM is home, it took me 14yrs to get here – Sammy Forson . March 10, 2018 . Myjoyonline .
  9. Web site: 10 Feb 2017 . SAMMY FORSON IS NEW HOST OF LIFESTYLE CAFE . March 10, 2018 . Livefmghana .
  10. Web site: 25 May 2015 . Sark-Hood saga Sarkodie’s manager punches Mark Okraku Mantey . March 10, 2018 . Pulse Ghana .
  11. Web site: 16 March 2015 . Sarkodie’s manager, Sammy Forson quits YFM . March 10, 2018 . The Net Nigeria .
  12. Web site: 14 November 2017 . Sammy Forson shows off his London-based lover who gives him 'peace of mind' . March 10, 2018 . Yen Ghana .
  13. Web site: 3 November 2012 . Sarkodie and his manager Sammy Forson . March 11, 2018 . Peacefmonline .
  14. Web site: SAMMY FORSON CELEBRATES14 YEARS OF RADIO, TV & ARTISTE MANAGEMENT ON NOV. 4 @ BADU LOUNGE . Live Fm Ghana..
  15. Web site: Sarkodie, Nana Yaa, King Promise, Others celebrate with Sammy Forson . GhanaMma..
  16. Web site: 21 November 2009 . RADIO: Sammy Forson quits Citi for YFM . March 10, 2018 . Modern Ghana .
  17. Web site: 12 March 2015 . Sammy Forson quits YFM; heading to Kwabena Duffour & Bola Ray’s Live FM . March 10, 2018 . Ghanaweb.
  18. Web site: 18 Jan 2018 . Sammy Forson Leaves Live FM, Pitches Camp At Joy FM . March 11, 2018 . Nydjlive .
  19. Web site: Bola Ray, Anita Erskine, Berla Mundi, Sammy Forson, others nominated for 2017 PCABola Ray, Anita Erskine, Berla Mundi, Sammy Forson, others nominated for 2017 PCA - Live 91.9 FM . Live Fm Ghana..
  20. Web site: It's an Accra DJ Awards Again! Check the full list of Nominees for Ghana DJ Awards 2016 - NYDJ Live . nydjlive.
  21. Web site: Full List Of The 2013 Ghana DJ Awards Winners. Peace FM. Online.