Louis Kwame Sakyiamah, also known as Lexis Bill is a Ghanaian radio and TV presenter and an entrepreneur.
Lexil Bill | |
|---|---|
| Education | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Radio presenter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Walk With Lexis, Drive time |
Early life and education
editLexis Bill was born to Mr Dickson Nuamah and Mrs Wilhemina Animwaah[1] and hails from Abompe in the Eastern Region, Ghana.[2][3] He is the first born among 3 siblings.[4] After completing his basic education at PRESEC-Legon, he went to the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School for his secondary education and received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Lexis then pursued a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).[2]
Career life
editLexis begun his media career in Kumasi with Focus FM and then to Kapital Radio and Radio Xtacy (formerly Kessewaa Radio). In 2010, he moved to Multimedia and commenced with Hitz FM and before progressing to Joy FM.[5][6] His influencers include Tommy Annan Forson, Bola Ray, Kwami Sefa Kayi and Komla Dumor.[2] In 2017, he was chosen as the TV host for Men's World.[7] Lexis owns a corporate fitness company (X fitness), a gym, a media agency for corporate public relations and advertising, besides a production house and an event-planning company.[8][4] He regularly holds a fitness programme themed, Walk With Lexis.[9]
Personal life
editSakyiamah married his long-time girlfriend Esther Esimi Siale in a private ceremony in Accra on 20 November 2020.[10][11][12]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Radio Morning Show Host of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [13] |
| 2015 | Most Stylish Radio Personality | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2017 | Man of the Year Communications-The Pav Ansah Communicator Award | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2017 | Radio Late Afternoon Show Host Of The Year | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar. "Photos/Video: Joy FM's Lexis Bill gets surprise of his life on his birthday". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Dokosi, Michael. "To have Bola Ray as a predecessor and competitor is tough but am holding my own- Lexis Bill". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Hitz FM Presenter, Lexis Bill in a Secret Love Affair With Miss Tourism ?". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet Lexis Bill; Glitz Africa Magazine's 'Man of Style'". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Doku, Francis. "Lexis Bill is the drive time man!". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Appiah, Edwin. "He put Accra to sleep, he will now drive the capital home; Lexis Bill, new host of Drive Time". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Kwame Sakyiamah reveals secrets of men on TV". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Forfoe, Forgive. "Lexis Bill: It's all about image". Graphic Ghana. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Health Minister, other celebrities join Lexis Bill walk up Aburi Mountains". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Media Personality Lexis Bill Marries Esther Esimi Siale(VIDEO)". Peacefmonline- Ghana news. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Check out videos from Lexis Bill's wedding - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Lexis Bill Marries Long Time Girlfriend". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Final List Of Radio & Television Personality Awards Nominees Out". peace fm online. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Aglanu, Ernest. "Lexis Bill nominated for 2015 Glitz Style Awards". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.