Manuel Koranteng
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Manuel Koranteng (born Emmanuel Kojo Koranteng) is a Ghanaian journalist who currently works for the BBC World Service.[1][2] Until his move to the BBC, Koranteng worked as a Multimedia Journalist and News Anchor with Joy News and Joy FM in Ghana.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Manuel Koranteng attended Accra Academy. He holds a BA in political science and philosophy from the University of Ghana and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.[4]
Career[edit]
He started his career during his university days at Radio Universe as a Morning Show host then moved to the Multimedia Group of companies where he worked at Joy News TV and Joy FM radio as a news anchor.[5][6][7]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Manuel Koranteng | Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards[8] | Nominated |
| 2022 | Manuel Koranteng | 26th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards, Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year[9] | Won |
| 2019 | Manuel Koranteng | National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Best Student Journalist of the Year, | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng joins BBC – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Ofori, Evans (2023-11-21). "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng Joins BBC". MediafillasGH. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng nominated for 2023 EMY Africa award – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "Barnor the Banner: Manuel Koranteng to mount exhibition on Nkrumah's photographer in England – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "UG management fixes streetlights after robbery attack". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Univers, Radio (2022-11-13). "26th GJA Awards: Manuel Koranteng crowned Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the year". Radio Univers 105.7fm. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Univers, Radio (2022-11-10). "Two former Radio Univers journalists to be honoured at 2021 GJA awards". Radio Univers 105.7fm. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ {{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/joynews-manuel-koranteng-nominated-for-2023-emy-africa-award//
- ^ {{Cite web|url=https://univers.ug.edu.gh/26th-gja-awards-manuel-koranteng-crowned-komla-dumor-most-promising-journalist-of-the-year/
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