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Ismail Akwei
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International Journalist, Freelance
Accra
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Biography
Ismail Akwei is an international journalist, digital media specialist, media literacy advocate, media viability consultant, media trainer, product manager, editor, writer, and media manager with over a decade of experience working with multinational media companies worldwide. He is the Executive Director of the Media Literacy Development Foundation, a non-profit organisation he founded out of his passion for advancing democratic values through media literacy and community development. The Foundation promotes democratic inclusion through media and artificial intelligence literacy education in Ghana. As a partner at AfricaMediaPro, Ismail Akwei is pivotal in the digital media solutions company that provides advanced publishing and advertising services to online publishers and content creators in Africa. The company founded the Remembers Group managed in Africa by Ismail Akwei to run data-driven memorialization platforms that preserve the memories of African people and events through interactive memorials, articles, graphical timelines, and videos. He also founded AMV Africa, a media viability, events, and tourism consultancy that implements high-quality strategies for global clients. He has successfully streamlined business processes and workflows for clients such as FactSpace West Africa. Ismail Akwei is the Africa Editor of Global South World. Previously, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the AfricaWeb group, where he was responsible for guiding the editorial vision, establishing media collaborations, and managing digital offerings for the company’s platforms such as GhanaWeb, TanzaniaWeb, CamerounWeb, and MyNigeria; the last two he previously ran as a founding editor. During his tenure as Editor-in-Chief, he led a transformative shift in news and content production at GhanaWeb. He played a key role in creating the annual GhanaWeb Excellence Awards in 2021 to recognise excellence in Ghana. Under his leadership, GhanaWeb received accolades such as the Best Online Portal award at the Ghana Election Coverage Awards 2020 and the GACA Excellence in Digital Media 2021 award for its commitment to the growth of the creative arts sector. A true innovator, Ismail Akwei developed and hosted numerous programmes, including the sociopolitical talk show “The Lowdown,” which aired on GhanaWeb TV. He also fostered over 80 editorial partnerships with local and international media outlets, including the BBC, on behalf of the AfricaWeb platforms. Before his involvement with AfricaWeb, Ismail Akwei held prestigious roles, including serving as the editor of the New York-based Pan-African online portal, Face2Face Africa. He also worked as a senior journalist and television presenter at Africanews, a subsidiary of France-based Euronews. With a solid journalistic foundation, Ismail Akwei’s experience spans his early roles at Ghana’s Information Services Department (ISD), the Ghana News Agency (GNA), and the University of Ghana’s campus radio station, Radio Univers, before joining GhanaWeb as a content editor. Ismail Akwei further demonstrated his pioneering spirit by accepting a position in the Republic of Congo, where he played a crucial role in developing an online strategy as a senior web journalist for the newly launched Africanews. His efforts contributed to the brand’s widespread acceptance, particularly in Anglophone countries. Furthermore, he served as the pioneering presenter of “Sci-Tech,” a science and technology segment on the flagship morning show of Africanews TV, “The Morning Call.” Upon joining Face2Face Africa as editor, Ismail Akwei facilitated the company’s ascent to become the principal source of Pan-African history and culture stories. His innovative strategies gave the brand a competitive edge over other pan-African news and culture websites. Beyond his professional achievements, Ismail Akwei is dedicated to mentorship and inspiring young talents. In 2019, he founded Zongo Media and the Junior Journalists and Communicators Club (J2C2), now under the Media Literacy Development Foundation. Zongo Media aims to equip Zongo youth with media literacy and entrepreneurial skills, while J2C2 empowers high school students to develop their journalism and communication skills to advance inclusive democracy. Furthermore, Ismail Akwei founded the professional networking organisation Ghana Media Club, a platform for journalists and media practitioners in Ghana to discover opportunities and stay updated on the latest trends and insider information. He also founded the Ghana Tourism Club, an association of travel and tourism enthusiasts based on campuses, to promote Ghana by exploring sites and sharing experiences with the world. Ismail Akwei’s extensive writing covers African and international politics, arts, culture, tourism, human rights, pan-Africanism, digital technology, history, and international relations. He has covered elections across Africa, including those in The Gambia, Ghana, Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, Sao Tome and Principe, Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Liberia, the Republic of Congo, Cape Verde, and the Seychelles. He has been featured on programmes, podcasts, and articles by influential international media platforms such as the BBC, Newzroom Afrika, The Guardian, RT, Africanews, Euronews, KCRW Radio, and Cape Talk Radio, among others. As a speaker and panellist, Ismail Akwei has participated in events and conferences on digital journalism, media freedom, fake news, and blogging. Some notable events and conferences where he has shared his expertise include the Media Foundation for West Africa’s WAMECA 2019, the annual Ghana Bloggers Summit (where he has spoken since 2019), and the 2022 YouTube Creators Festival Ghana. Ismail Akwei is studying for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degree in Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Education, Winneba. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Media Management from the University of Media, Arts, and Communication—Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ), a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Ghana, and a Diploma in Communication Studies from the African University College of Communications (AUCC). Additionally, Ismail Akwei has earned several certificates from various institutions, further enhancing his knowledge and skills. As an active member of professional and social groups, Ismail Akwei is affiliated with organisations such as the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Online News Association (ONA), and the Internet Society, among others. With his unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and commitment to transformative leadership, Ismail Akwei continues to make significant contributions to reshaping the African media landscape into a globally recognised and competitive brand. His ultimate goal is to advance democratic values that will change the African narrative and project a positive image of Africa and its global diaspora.
African and international politics; arts culture and tourism; human rights; Pan-Africanism; digital technology; history; and international relations.
I wouldn't cover sensitive issues like Gender and sexuality
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