Vivian Kai Lokko Explained

Vivian Kai Lokko
Birth Date:January 15
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Other Names:Her Lokkoship
Alma Mater:University of Ghana
Occupation:Broadcast journalist
Years Active:2010–present
Known For:Citi FM (97.3) Citi TV Ghana

Vivian Kai Lokko (born 15 January) is a Ghanaian media personality, journalist and business anchor at Citi FM.[1] [2] She was claimed to be the only Ghanaian journalist that was nominated by the American Embassy in Washington to cover the hosting of about 50 African leaders by former US President Barack Obama. In 2013, she won the overall Business Journalist of the Year for radio in Ghana.[3]

Early life and education

Vivian was born on 15 January and was known as Vivian Kai Mensah until she got married in 2015.[4] She graduated with a BA in Political Science and Theater Arts from the University of Ghana. She further went to the Gordon Institute of Business Science in the University of Pretoria in South Africa.[5] She holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science and Theatre Arts from University of Ghana.

Vivian is also the CEO of a fashion brand Kailia Nicholas[6]

Career

She is currently the Head of News at Citi TV[7] [8] [9] where she anchors Citi News Room[10] and Citi FM where she anchors Citi Business News.[11] Vivian Kai Lokko is the Head of News at Citi TV and Citi FM. She leads a growing team of about 60 journalists including reporters based in every region in the country. She has responsibility for the station's news and current affairs wings. Vivian anchors the stations flagship daily news programmes – Citi News Room on TV and Citi Business News on Radio.[12]

Awards and nominations

She was nominated by American Embassy to cover the hosting of about 50 African leaders by US President Barack Obama in Washington.

In October 2014, she was also nominated to cover the Global African Investment Forum hosted by the Daily Mail and David Cameron.

In 2014, Vivian was nominated for the Radio Newscaster of the Year category during the 2014 Radio and Television Personality Awards.

Vivian has covered annual meetings of MultiChoice Africa, Standard Bank of South Africa and other meetings in Mauritius and South Africa.

She was awarded the 'Most Outstanding Female Media Personality' at the Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards in March 2018.[13]

Personal life

Vivian is married to Evans Nii Nortey Lokko in 2015.[14]

Legacy

It was during her leadership Citi FM won the Best Business Radio station in 2012 and 2013. She is claimed to be among 'Top 50 Ghanaian Journalists' by Avance Media.[15]

References

  1. Web site: Ghana Women IN Business & Leadership. 2021-08-27. www.ghanawomeninbusiness.com.
  2. Web site: 2021-05-31. Journalists sacked from courtroom ahead of ruling on Achimota School Vs Rasta students case. 2021-08-27. Pulse Ghana. en.
  3. Web site: 2015-11-13. Contact Us. 2021-08-27. Citi Business News. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2015-01-27. Citi FM’s Vivian Kai Mensah ties the knot. 2024-06-18. Citi FM. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019-06-14. Vivian Kai Lokko. 2021-08-27. Citi TV. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2024-06-16. Citi Newsroom's Vivian Kai Lokko talks about her fashion line Kailia Nicholas. 2024-06-18. Modern Ghana. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2018-12-07. Four resign from Citi FM over misunderstanding with Head of news. 2021-08-27. GhanaWeb. en.
  8. Web site: MyNewsGH. 2018-12-07. 'Mass' resignations hit Citi FM. 2021-08-27. MyNewsGh. en-US.
  9. Web site: Ntreh. Nii. 2018-12-07. Few weeks after Bernard Avle wins best journalist, big resignations hit Citi FM. 2021-08-27. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en.
  10. Web site: Ghana News Express. 17 June 2021. FDA fines Shoprite, closes down meat section for mislabeling imported chicken. 28 August 2021. Ghana News Express.
  11. Web site: Ankiilu. Masahudu. 2017-06-06. Citi Business Festival: Ghana Wants to Become the Best Place of Doing Business in Africa. 2021-08-27. African Eye Report. en-US.
  12. Web site: Vivian Kai Lokko, Biography, Age, Education, Date of Birth, Husband, Net Worth, Birthday » GhLinks.com.gh™. 2021-09-01. en-US.
  13. Web site: Citi FM's Vivian Kai Lokko adjudged Most Outstanding Female Media Personality University of Ghana Alumni Relations Office. 2021-08-27. ar.ug.edu.gh.
  14. Web site: Vivian Kai Lokko, Biography, Age, Education, Date of Birth, Husband, Net Worth, Birthday » GhLinks.com.gh™. 2021-08-28. en-US.
  15. Web site: Avance Media Top 50 Ghanaian Journalists. 2021-08-27. en-US.