Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong–Abbey (born 1 April 1988) is a Ghanaian poet, writer, literary critic.[1][2][3] She is currently the Head of Programmes Production with Citi FM/Citi TV and currently the host of Diplomatic License and What's Cooking on Citi TV.[3][4][5]
Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong–Abbey | |
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 Apiorkor Ashong-Abbey hosting TV program in Ghana on Citi TV | |
| Born | Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong–Abbey 1 April 1988 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian-American |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist,Television,Poet |
| Years active | 1998–present |
She is also an editorial advisor for The InfluencHER Project, an editorial program and global community seeking to empower and amplify female voices.[4][5]
Education edit
Apiorkor attended Tema International School where she graduated and completed a Diploma program.[6] She later went to Lafayette College in the US, and came back to Ghana to study at the University of Ghana, Legon.[6][7]
Career edit
Apiorkor is the Head of Production at Citi FM/Citi TV and the host of ‘Diplomatic License’ and 'What's Cooking' on Citi TV.[8]
Literary works edit
The Matriarch's Verse edit
Apiorkor is the author of The Matriarch's Verse, a book of poems that seeks to celebrate, challenge, and highlight what it means to be Ghanaian in the 21st Century, of this is done from her perspective as a third-culture kid.[9]
Performances edit
2019 Republica [Berlin] edit
She performed at the 2019 edition of Republica held at Berlin, Germany.
TEDWomen edit
Apiorkor performed at the 2020 edition of TEDWomen which is an annual TED conference organized by the TED headquarters in New York, USA.)[10]
Sundance Film Festival 2021 edit
She performed at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival which was held at the Park City, Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States. Apiorkor performed ‘Bewitched Vaginas".[1]
Books edit
When the Person Called Covid Came edit
This is a 110-page book is a collection of poems that narrates the individual struggles and triumphs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This book is foreworded by Ablah Dzifa Gomashie.[11]
Apiorkor explained her reason for writing the book:
“I wrote ‘When the Person Called COVID Came’ in an effort to document the unsung tales of resiliency, grief, and the human spirit’s unflinching fortitude throughout the pandemic. This book is a testament to the innumerable people who overcame extraordinary obstacles and succeeded in doing so”.
Awards and honours edit
In 2022, the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) awarded Apiorkor as a first-place winner for the Spoken Word category at the sixth edition of the organisation’s awards.[12][13]
References edit
- ^ a b "Ghanaian poet Apiorkor to perform at 2021 Sundance Film Festival". GhanaWeb. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Beenie, Elorm (26 January 2021). "Ghanaian Poet, Apiorkor, to perform at Sundance Film Festival | Beenie Words". Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Ghanaian poet Apiorkor to perform at 2021 Sundance Film Festival -". 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ a b Ashong-Abbey, Apiorkor Seyiram. "Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey | Speaker | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Ghanaian poet Apiorkor to perform at Sundance Film Festival". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey – Accra, Ghana". International Baccalaureate. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Ghanaian Poet Apiorkor To Perform At Sundance Film Festival". NY DJ Live. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Apiorkor to hold 3rd edition of 'The Matriarch's Verse' on Nov. 18". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey - Accra, Ghana". International Baccalaureate®. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ Ashong-Abbey, Apiorkor Seyiram. "Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey | Speaker | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Renowned Ghanaian-American poet Apiorkor to launch Book on COVID-19 Struggles and Triumphs on September 11". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Worlanyo, Dickson (23 January 2023). "Writers association honours 20". Graphic Online. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Award Winners – GAW Literary Awards". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
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