Gifty Anti
Gifty Anti | |
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| Born | 23 January 1970 Tema, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School Ghana Institute of Journalism |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Gender Advocate, Decorated Feminist |
| Spouse | Nana Ansah Kwao IV |
Oheneyere Gifty Anti (born January 23, 1970)[1] is a Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster.[2] She is the host of the Standpoint Archived 2021-05-26 at the Wayback Machine[3] programme; which discusses issues affecting women on Ghana Television.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]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 25 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.[16]
Education
[edit]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][17][18] She also has a Masters Degree in International Journalism from City University based in London.[8]
Career
[edit]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.[19]
Gifty landed her first job as a Floor Manager at GTV.[17] She later became a TV presenter, coach, gender advocate and a feminist.[20] She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of GDA Concept and host of Stand Point [1], a talk show about women's issues.[21] Her show; The Stand Point also shows on ABN TV in the UK.[8]
Whilst at Ghanaian Times [a Ghanaian owned newspaper], she received mentorship from Liz Hayfron.[22]
In 2019, she launched her book titled "A Bit Of Me", the book reached number one on Amazon after one week of publication[23]
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.[8]
Awards
[edit]- Tell It Moms Exemplary Resilience Feminist Honour 2019 [2]
- National Malaria Advocate[24]
- Most Inspiring Woman In Media[25]
- Most influential women[26]
- United Nation’s MDGs 4&5 Ambassador Award 2012[8]
- The African Women in Leadership Organisation’s Excellence Award[8]
Publications
[edit]- A bit of me (2019)[3]
- Fifty Nuggets (2020)[4]
- The Best of You (2020)[5]
- Broken but Beautiful[27]
- Room 5005[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "Oheneyere Gifty Anti looks younger than ever at age 50".
- ^ Kunateh, Masahudu Ankiilu (8 July 2013). "Gifty Anti Deepens Support For Girl-Child Education –As She Launches Girl In Need Foundation". thechronicle.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "The StandPoint Profile". thestandpoint.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "GIJ Women's Commission to honour Oheneyere Gifty Anti tonight". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Mireri, Julian (26 October 2020). "Dr Gifty Anti biography: Husband, siblings, wedding, daughter, photos". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Asubonteng, Ama Serwaa. "GIFTY ANTI MAKES A "STANDPOINT" FOR WOMEN IN GHANA". The Herald. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Dr Gifty Anti biography: Husband, siblings, wedding, daughter, photos". 26 October 2020.
- ^ a b Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - Joy FM's Personality Profile: Gifty Anti talks work, women, romance and rumours". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "I'm dyslexic – Nana Ansah Kwao". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Oheneyere Gifty Anti & Husband In Church (PHOTOS). | ANAPUAFM.COM - Today's Hits Yesterday's Classics!". 26 October 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive Photos of Gifty Anti and Nana Ansah Kwao's Church Blessing Ceremony". The Accra Report. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Gifty Anti And Husband Outdoor 'Royal Baby'". Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ "Royal baby: Makeup free Gifty Anti gives thanks to God". www.myjoyonline.com. 3 September 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Beautiful and Adorable! — Gifty Anti Flaunts 'Special' Daughter As She Happily Marks Her Birthday – PHOTO". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Gifty Anti's new title is Oheneyere FBI Dr. - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b "I have been a carpenter before, Gifty Anti reveals". myjoyonline.com. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Int'l Women's Day: The Gifty Anti factor - How her 'feminist' father influenced her life - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "I never envisioned myself as a broadcaster -Gifty Anti". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Photos: Gifty Anti, Nana Ansah Kwao IV celebrate 3 years of marriage". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Gifty Anti shares inspiring story of how she made it in her career". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "Prioritise youth mentoring in national developmental agenda - Gifty Anti - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Gifty Anti's 'A Bit of Me' number 1 on Amazon in less than a week". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "NMCP appoints Gifty Anti as National Malaria Advocate - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Ghana's Most Inspiring Women Awards: Gifty Anti, others win big at maiden event". Prime News Ghana. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Shatta Wale, Gifty Anti, Others Win Big At Ghana Actors And Entertainers Awards [Full List]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Oheneyere Gifty Anti Books | List of books by author Oheneyere Gifty Anti".
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