Kwame Adinkra
Luther King Kwame Adinkra, popularly called Kwame Adinkra or Apotiti Mati,[1] is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, singer, philanthropist and a public speaker. He was formally the host and Chief Operating Officer manager for Angel Broadcasting Network.[2] He is currently the Morning Show Host on Pure FM.[1]
Education
He holds a Master of Philosophy in Communication design from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic design from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.[3]
Life and career
He was the host of the morning show on Angel fm and moved to Abusua fm. He is currently the host of Morning show on Pure Fm.[2] He is in the position of a business manager at the Kumasi-based Pure FM.[4]
He respects tradition and culture and has a firm root at the Manhyia Palace. He is a serving member of the Five-member planning committee formed by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (King of Asante) to work on the modalities of Otumfuo Charity Foundation Teachers Award.
He has featured as a prominent judge on reality shows on TV such as TV3 Mentor, Ghana's Most Beautiful and the maiden edition of Coca-Cola Hit Single. He was the chairman of the entertainment committee of the Kumasi Venue Organizing Committee of CAN 2008.[5] His team of producers includes Eunice Akoto Attakora-Manu, Evans Osei-Bonsu and Kwame Tanko will as head of his production team.[6]
Controversy
Kwame was suspended by the EIB Media Network for his failure to appear on his morning show program, Abusua Nkomo on Kumasi-based Abusua FM. It was claimed it was due to failure in settling arrears in his salaries. It was also claim it was because of him agreeing a deal with Pure FM whilst still working as a staff of the network.[7]
Awards
- 2015 Best Morning Show Host, Radio and Television Personality Awards (RTP).
References
- ^ a b "Kwame Adinkra set to rejoin ANGEL Broadcasting Network". Mybeeponline: Article of Latest Technology|Tech News|Newest Technology. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ a b "Kwame Adinkra 'fired' by EIB Network". www.ghanaweb.com. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Kwame Adinkra graduates from KNUST with an MPil in Communication Design". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Kwame Adinkra is New Manager of Angel Broadcasting Network". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Mad rush for Kwame Adinkra by radio stations amidst suspension". www.ghanaweb.com. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Confirmed: Kwame Adinkra Joins Pure FM As The Morning Show Host". Ghana News Page. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Kwame Adinkra set to rejoin ANGEL Broadcasting Network". Mybeeponline: Article of Latest Technology|Tech News|Newest Technology. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
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