Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (born 1 March 1977), popularly known as Bola Ray, is a Ghanaian radio and television personality and entrepreneur who is the CEO of media conglomerate, EIB Network Group since 2014 and also CEO of Empire Entertainment.[1][2][3]
Bola Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi 1 March 1977 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Accra Academy |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana Business School Central University Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Known for | Music Music, Star Chat |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) EIB Network Group |
| Spouse | Dorcas Adisi |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education edit
Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi was born on 1 March 1977 to Gladys Adisi.[4] Adisi attended Accra Academy for his secondary school education. He then studied at the University of Ghana Business School, where he obtained a Diploma in Public Administration and he pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Central University. In 2015, he graduated with an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan (ALTIS) and the Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT).[5][6][7]
Career edit
He joined Top Radio after Radio Universe, where he hosted Top City Jam while still a student at the University of Ghana. He was the first African and Ghanaian to host Top of the Pops on BBC Radio.[8] In 2003, he moved to Joy FM to become the host of the Drive Time Show for 11 years, leading it to be recognized as the most influential drive time show on radio in Ghana.[9][4] He was also co-host of live musical show Music Music on TV3 during this period.[10] He appeared on TV3 on Saturday evenings with co-host Stacy Amoateng for this programme, which featured live performances by leading Ghanaian musical artistes with their hit songs.
He co-founded and became EIB Network Group chief executive officer with the purchase of GHOne Television and some Ghanaian radio stations. He was the first host of the celebrity interview programme Starr Chat on Starr FM, an EIB Network Group owned radio station. On this programme, he has hosted Ghanaian political figures, businessmen, clergy, foreign ambassadors to Ghana, and academics. He went on to become the presenter of Revealed With Bola Ray, a TV programme that focuses on luxury and lifestyle and which airs on GHOne Television.[11]
Personal life edit
Bola Ray is married to Dorcas Adisi and together they have two sons, Pharrel and Marcel, and a daughter.[4][12]
Awards edit
- 2015 - Best Radio Personality (RTP Awards)[13]
- 2015 - Radio Late Afternoon Show Host of the Year (RTP Awards)[14]
- 2015 - Most Influential Young Ghanaian - 2nd Most Influential Personality[15] (Avance Media)
- 2015 - GUBA Media and Entertainment Award (GUBA Awards)[16]
- 2016 - Man of the Year – Communication (Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Awards)[17]
- 2017- Individual Philanthropist of the year (NPF-G)[18]
- 2018- Most Influential Entertainment Personality of the year(Shine Publications)[3]
- Radio and Television Personalities Awards RTP Personality Of The Decade 2010–2020.[19]
- 2019 - Duke of Edinburgh award[20]
- 2021 - 1st Vice-Chair Of India-Africa Trade Council[21]
References edit
- ^ Sika, Delali (22 November 2018). "Let's make music attractive says Bola Ray". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "I make money to influence lives – Bola Ray". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ a b Darkoa, Portia Nana (20 November 2018). "Bola Ray named Most Influential personality of the year 2018". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ a b c Arthur, Portia. "Celebrity Birthday: Bola Ray shares stunning family photo". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Bola Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ^ "Bola Ray Presents Biography To Akufo-Addo". DailyGuide Network. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Bola Ray | University of Ghana Alumni Relations Office". University of Ghana. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Going The Extra Mile - Nathan Kwabena Adisi (CEO, EIB Network Limited)". Lancaster University Ghana. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Arku, Jasmine (30 September 2018). "Bola Ray: I am not leaving Joy FM". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Music Music Is A Year Old". GhanaWeb. 11 May 2004. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "Bola Ray shoots Revealed in South Africa". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Bola Ray and wife welcome baby girl Thursday - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Anas, Bola Ray voted 2015 Most Influential Young Ghanaians". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "awards". Ghana celebrities.
- ^ "Bola Ray, Kwabena Duffour win Men of the Year awards at EMYs – See Full List of WinnersBola Ray, Kwabena Duffour win Men of the Year awards at EMYs – See Full List of Winners - Live 91.9 FM". live fm ghana. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Bola Ray wins 'Philanthropist of the Year 2017' award". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Full list of 2020 RTP Award winners". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Duke of Edinburgh award". starr fm ghana. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "1st Vice-Chair Of India-Africa Trade Council". gbafrica.