Augustus Koranteng Kyei (born March 27, 1990), also professionally known as Kobby Kyei, is a Ghanaian blogger focusing on positive humanitarian and social development stories. Originally from Agona Duakwa,[1] he started out as a lifestyle and entertainment blogger.
Augustus Koranteng Kyei | |
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| Born | March 27, 1990 Agona Duakwa, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Blogger |
| Years active | 2017 – present |
| Spouse | Mrs Adwoa Tanoa Kyei |
| Website | www |
Early life, career and education edit
Born to Ghanaian parents at Agona Duakwa in the central region, Kobby Kyei completed High School[2] in 2009 from Nyankumasi Ahenkro, completed a Diploma in Music from the University of Education, Winneba in 2012 and earned a Degree in Music Education in 2016. He's also a professional trumpeter.
Kobby Kyei is among the award-winning bloggers in Ghana and has won many awards in Ghana including National Communications Awards, (Online Media Personality) Youth Excellence Awards, (Best Youth Blogger Of The Year)[3][4][5] Ghana Tertiary Awards ( Tertiary Star Role Model Of the Year ),Ghana Web Excellence Awards (Best Blogger of the Year).[6]
Reporting and interviews edit
Kobby Officially started blogging[7] in 2017 and has since written, interviewed and worked with a lot of Ghanaian celebrities like KSM, Sarkodie, Kwabena Kwabena, Akwaboah, King Promise, Samini,[8] Stonebwoy, Kwaw Kese, Abeiku Santana, Mzvee, Adina, Mona4reall,[9] Cina Soul,[10] Sammy Forson, just to name a few.
Recognitions edit
| Year | Recognition | Body |
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| 2022 | 2021 Youth Excellence Awards Africa (YEA) Awardee | Youth Excellence Award Africa, Ghana, West Africa[11][12] |
| 2021 | Ghana Web Excellence Awardee | Ghana Web, Ghana[13] |
| 2020 | National Communications Awards Awardee | RAD Communications Limited, Ghana[14] |
References edit
- ^ "Kobby Kyei News Starts Philanthropic Project 'Go There With Kobby Kyei'". Ameyawdebrah.
- ^ "Nyankumasi Ahenkro Senior High School". ghadmissionforms.com.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei wins Youth Blogger of the Year award at 2022 YEA". ghanaweekend.com. 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei bags Youth Blogger of the Year Award at YEA". ghanaweb.com. 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei crowned best youth blogger of the year at YEA". 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei Wins 'Most Influential Vlogger/Blogger ' At The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards". kwamemotion.com. 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei: Ghanaian Young man Narrates why he quit Teaching to start Blogging". yen.com.gh. 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Without Proper Documentation Between An Artiste And A Record Label, There Will Be Chaos – Samini". 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Mona4Reall Reveals Plans For Talented People All Over Ghana". kobbykyeinews.com. 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Without Proper Documentation Between An Artiste And A Record Label, There Will Be Chaos – Samini". kobbykyeinews.com. 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Kobby Kyei bags Youth Blogger of the Year Award at YEA".
- ^ "Kobby Kyei wins Youth Blogger of the Year award at 2022 YEA". 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Best Blogger/vlogger Of the Year". 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Full list of winners at the 3rd edition of National Communications Awards". 13 December 2021.