Gifty Anti

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Gifty Anti
Oheneyere Gifty Anti.jpg
Born (1970-01-23) January 23, 1970 (age 52)
Tema, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materMfantsiman Girls Secondary School
Ghana Institute of Journalism
OccupationJournalist
Known forGender Advocate, Decorated Feminist
Spouse(s)Nana Ansah Kwao IV

Gifty Anti (born January 23,1970)[1] is a Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster.[2] She is the host of the Standpoint programme; which discusses issues affecting women on Ghana Television.[3][4]

Personal life[]

Gifty is a native of Cape Coast in the Central Region but was born and bred in Tema, the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[5] Due to economic hardship, she hawked and engaged in carpentry works to earn a living.[6]

Gifty is married to Nana Ansah Kwao IV, Chief of Akwamu Adumasa.[7] Their Marriage ceremony happened at the Trinity Baptist Church on the 25th October, 2015.[8] She gave birth to her first child on 11 August, 2017.[9][10][11] Their daughter, Nyame Anuonyam, is such a pride of hers and expresses so much joy in having a miracle child, even at her age.[12]

She had receive honours and a new title. The new title FBI was conferred on her after she was awarded a Fellowship of the Boardroom Institute, FBI, by the Accra Business school. She is called Oheneyere FBI Dr Gifty Anti [15].

Education[]

Gifty Anti had her basic education at Tema community 8 "Number 1" Basic School. She then proceeded to Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School where she served as an entertainment prefect. Also, she is an alumnus of the Ghana Institute of Journalism of which she served as Women’s Commissioner.[6][13][14]

Career[]

Ms Anti began her media career as an intern at the Ghana News Agency, then moved on to the Ghanaian Times as an intern. She later worked as an intern at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), where she was also offered the option to do her national service.[15]

Gifty landed her first job as a Floor Manager at GTV.[13] She later became a TV presenter, coach, gender advocate and a feminist.[16] She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of GDA Concept and host of Stand Point, a talk show about women's issues.[17]

She worked at the Ghanaian Times [a Ghanaian owned newspaper] as she received mentorship from Liz Hayfron.[18]

In 2019, she launched her book titled "A Bit Of Me", the book reached number one on Amazon after one week of publication[19]

Awards[]

  • Tell It Moms Exemplary Resilience Feminist Honour 2019
  • National Malaria Advocate[20]
  • Most Inspiring Woman In Media[21]
  • Most influential women[22]

Publications[]

  • A bit of me (2019)
  • Fifty Nuggets (2020)
  • The Best of You (2020)

References[]

  1. ^ "Oheneyere Gifty Anti looks younger than ever at age 50".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Kunateh, Masahudu Ankiilu (8 July 2013). "Gifty Anti Deepens Support For Girl-Child Education –As She Launches Girl In Need Foundation". thechronicle.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. ^ "The StandPoint Profile". thestandpoint.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. ^ "GIJ Women's Commission to honour Oheneyere Gifty Anti tonight". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  5. ^ Asubonteng, Ama Serwaa. "GIFTY ANTI MAKES A "STANDPOINT" FOR WOMEN IN GHANA". The Herald. The Herald. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  6. ^ a b Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - Joy FM's Personality Profile: Gifty Anti talks work, women, romance and rumours". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  7. ^ "I'm dyslexic – Nana Ansah Kwao". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  8. ^ "Oheneyere Gifty Anti & Husband In Church (PHOTOS). | ANAPUAFM.COM - Today's Hits Yesterday's Classics!". 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  9. ^ "Exclusive Photos of Gifty Anti and Nana Ansah Kwao's Church Blessing Ceremony". The Accra Report. 2015-10-27. Retrieved 2015-10-27.
  10. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Gifty Anti And Husband Outdoor 'Royal Baby'". Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  11. ^ "Royal baby: Makeup free Gifty Anti gives thanks to God". www.myjoyonline.com. 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  12. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Beautiful and Adorable! — Gifty Anti Flaunts 'Special' Daughter As She Happily Marks Her Birthday – PHOTO". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
  13. ^ a b "I have been a carpenter before, Gifty Anti reveals". myjoyonline.com. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  14. ^ "Int'l Women's Day: The Gifty Anti factor - How her 'feminist' father influenced her life - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  15. ^ "I never envisioned myself as a broadcaster -Gifty Anti". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  16. ^ "Photos: Gifty Anti, Nana Ansah Kwao IV celebrate 3 years of marriage". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  17. ^ "Gifty Anti shares inspiring story of how she made it in her career". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  18. ^ "Prioritise youth mentoring in national developmental agenda - Gifty Anti - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  19. ^ "Gifty Anti's 'A Bit of Me' number 1 on Amazon in less than a week". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  20. ^ "NMCP appoints Gifty Anti as National Malaria Advocate - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  21. ^ "Ghana's Most Inspiring Women Awards: Gifty Anti, others win big at maiden event". Prime News Ghana. 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  22. ^ "Shatta Wale, Gifty Anti, Others Win Big At Ghana Actors And Entertainers Awards [Full List]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
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