Owuraku Ampofo is a Ghanaian sports journalist and writer known for his use of data in journalism.[1][2][3][4] He is former presenter of Prime Sport on Joy News and the current sports anchor at TV3 Ghana.
Owuraku Ampofo | |
|---|---|
 Ampofo presenting at former station Joy News Ghana | |
| Born | October 9, 1996 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Sports Journalist |
| Known for | Data Journalism |
| Website | owurakuampofo |
Early life and education edit
Owuraku Ampofo was born on October 9, 1996[5] in Ghana. He is Akan and grew up in Koforidua, a city in the Eastern Region of Ghana. From 2009 to 2011, Ampofo attended Faith Montessori School for his general studies. He studied journalism at Ashesi University.[6] He earned a Computer Science bachelor's degree from the esteemed Ashesi University. He is also an alumnus of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School where he had his high school education.[7]
Career edit
During his time in college in 2018, Owuraku started out as a football player, competing for Koans FC in the Ashesi League's third division. Before interning and starting his full-time job as a sports journalist at Joy FM (Ghana), he started off writing for sports start-ups like the Ghana Fans blog, Sportskeeda,[8] and others. In 2017, he began working there full-time.[9] Owuraku resigned from his role as host of Prime Sport at Joy News in 2022[10] to join TV3 Ghana the same year.[11]
Recognition edit
In 2019, he was one of 100 invitees to a conference supported by the British Council.[12] He was named the Ubora Sports Man of the Year during his time at Ashesi University.[13] In 2021, Owuraku was announced as one of Avance Media's 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians.[14]
In 2022, Owuraku Ampofo was named sports influencer of the year 2022 at the Pulse Influencer Awards.[15]
References edit
- ^ Dwamena, Stephen (21 February 2021). "Meet Owuraku Ampofo; the Sports Journalist using data to improve Ghana football". Ghana Web. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ Ogbarmey-Tettey, Andy. "Love for The Blues: How three 'Odadie'Chelsea fans became composers, moonwalk dancers and a gentle hulk after Champions League victory". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "JoySports' Owuraku Ampofo completes #PushUpsChallenge on live TV". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Euros On MGL: Owuraku Ampofo and Michael Potter look ahead to the knockout round". Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "The young journalist transforming the sports industry in Ghana – meet Owuraku Ampofo". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Studying abroad: Embracing new cultures and communities". Ashesi University. Ashesi Foundation. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "The young journalist transforming the sports industry in Ghana – meet Owuraku Ampofo". Joy News Online. Joy News Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Owuraku Ampofo | 19 Posts | Sportskeeda". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "MyJoyOnline – Ghana News | Ghana's most comprehensive website. Independent, Fearless and Credible journalism". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Owuraku Ampofo Resigns from Joy Sports". 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Owuraku Ampofo joins 3Sports". 3News.com. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "FUTURE NEWS WORLDWIDE 2019: A story of 3 young Ghanaian Journalists". British Council. British Council. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Ashesi Student Council celebrates excellence at Ubora Awards". Ashesi University. External Relations Office. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". Digital Times. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "Everything that happened at the Pulse Influencer Awards 2022, winners and performances". 16 October 2022.
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