Asempa FM’s Philip Osei Bonsu ‘O.B.’ named 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year
Philip Osei Bonsu, known as O.B., won the 2026 Ghana Journalists Association Journalist of the Year award at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra.
In Brief
- •Philip Osei Bonsu, known as O.B., won the 2026 Ghana Journalists Association Journalist of the Year award at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra.
- •The award, the highest individual honour at the GJA annual ceremony, recognises his contributions during the qualifying period.
- •O.B. hosts the current affairs programme Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, serves as Programmes Manager, and is a qualified lawyer called to the Ghana Bar in October 2024.
- •He was featured in Avance Media’s inaugural Top 100 Ghanaians Powerlist 2025 and was recognised in the media category for his work as host of Ekosiisen.
- •The 30th GJA Media Awards took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age”.
Why It Matters
The GJA Journalist of the Year award highlights the role of independent journalism in Ghana’s democratic discourse and underscores the importance of media freedom. O.B.’s dual expertise in broadcasting and law exemplifies the growing trend of journalists who combine legal knowledge with investigative reporting, potentially strengthening accountability and public trust in the media sector.
Key Details
- Award
- 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year
- Ceremony Date
- November 7, 2026
- Venue
- Accra
- O.B.’s Bar Admission
- October 2024
- Program
- Ekosiisen
Context & Background
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) hosts an annual Media Awards ceremony to honour outstanding contributions in journalism; the 30th edition in 2026 celebrated excellence and media freedom.
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