Nathan Kwabena Adisi

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Bola Ray
Born
Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi

(1977-03-01) 1 March 1977 (age 44)
NationalityGhanaian
EducationAccra Academy
Alma materUniversity of Ghana Business School
Central University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
OccupationMedia personality
Entrepreneur
Years active2003 – present
Known forMusic Music, Star Chat
TitleChief Executive Officer (CEO) EIB Network Group
Spouse(s)Dorcas Adisi
Children3
AwardsMan of the Year – (Communication) Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Award) Radio and TV Awards (RTP) Personality Of The Decade 2010–2020.

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]

Early life and education[]

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[]

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 went on to become the host of Revealed With Bola Ray.[10]

Personal life[]

Bola Ray is married to Dorcas Adisi and together they have two sons and a daughter.[4][11]

Awards[]

  • 2015 - Best Radio Personality (RTP Awards)[12]
  • 2015 - Radio Late Afternoon Show Host of the Year (RTP Awards)[13]
  • 2015 - Most Influential Young Ghanaian - 2nd Most Influential Personality[14] (Avance Media)
  • 2015 - GUBA Media and Entertainment Award (GUBA Awards)[15]
  • 2016 - Man of the Year – Communication (Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Awards)[16]
  • 2017- Individual Philanthropist of the year (NPF-G)[17]
  • 2018- Most Influential Entertainment Personality of the year(Shine Publications)[3]
  • Radio and Television Personalities Awards RTP Personality Of The Decade 2010–2020.[18]

References[]

  1. ^ Sika, Delali (22 November 2018). "Let's make music attractive says Bola Ray". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "I make money to influence lives – Bola Ray". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b Darkoa, Portia Nana (20 November 2018). "Bola Ray named Most Influential personality of the year 2018". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c Arthur, Portia. "Celebrity Birthday: Bola Ray shares stunning family photo". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Bola Profile". GhanaWeb.com. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Bola Ray Presents Biography To Akufo-Addo". DailyGuide Network. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Bola Ray | University of Ghana Alumni Relations Office". ar.ug.edu.gh. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Going The Extra Mile - Nathan Kwabena Adisi (CEO, EIB Network Limited)". Lancaster University Ghana. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  9. ^ Arku, Jasmine (30 September 2018). "Bola Ray: I am not leaving Joy FM". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Bola Ray shoots Revealed in South Africa". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  11. ^ "Bola Ray and wife welcome baby girl Thursday - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Mawuli, David. "RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  13. ^ Mawuli, David. "RTP Awards 2015: Bola Ray wins big, check out the full list of winners". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  14. ^ "Anas, Bola Ray voted 2015 Most Influential Young Ghanaians". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  15. ^ "awards".
  16. ^ "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". livefmghana.com. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  17. ^ "Bola Ray wins 'Philanthropist of the Year 2017' award". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  18. ^ "Full list of 2020 RTP Award winners". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 November 2020.

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