| Josephine Oppong Yeboah | |
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| Born | (1979-06-19) 19 June 1979 (age 45) |
| Occupation(s) | News anchor, broadcaster, media personality |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Employer | Metro TV |
Josephine Oppong-Yeboah (born 19 June 1979) also known as Lady Joy is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, gender advocate and news anchor. She is currently a senior news anchor, producer, senior reporter and regional editor/Coordinator at Metro TV Ghana. She is currently a member of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and also an international correspondent.
Early life and education
Oppong-Yeboah had her secondary education at the Accra Girls Senior High School. She further graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Studies/Political Science from the University of Ghana and also a Diploma in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
Career
Oppong-Yeboah was the country manager for Africa Watch Magazine. She was the senior news anchor and producer at E.TV Ghana and Sky 96.7 FM, as well as a Brong Ahafo regional correspondent for Joy FM. She was also the programme's manager and host at Top FM (formerly Top Radio), and the executive producer of Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana programme.
Personal life
Oppong-Yeboah is a mother.
Award
In 2019, Oppong-Yeboah won the Female Media Personality Award for her women empowerment campaigns.
Advocacy
Oppong-Yeboah has covered the UN Commission on the Status of Women and also the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the UN headquarters. She took part in an interview in the 2022 International Women's Day celebration where she said "when female media practitioners – who better understand the problems of women – take interest in highlighting the challenges of women in society, it would help in addressing same".
References
- "Passage of Affirmative Action Bill in Ghana commendable - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- Online, Peace FM (16 February 2010). "e.tv Ghana Introduces New Local Programmes". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (2 April 2024). "Abolish harmful cultural practices - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges Traditional Leaders". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Awal, Mohammed (7 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges media to promote gender equality". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (30 March 2022). "Black Stars World Cup qualification: Ghanaian female supporters deserve commendation – Oppong-Yeboah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (2 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah courts media support for women centered issues". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (31 July 2024). "Passage of Affirmative Action Bill in Ghana commendable - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- "It Is Irresponsible To Say Prez Mahama Goofed On Appointing Three Wise Men". Modern Ghana. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (8 March 2024). "We need more women in political leadership - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah advocates". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- "Black Stars World Cup qualification: Ghanaian female supporters deserve commendation – Oppong-Yeboah". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- "Gender advocate urges media to promote gender equality - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- Satsi, Julius K. (8 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges media to promote gender equality | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- Agboklu, George. "Media urged to promote gender equality". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 6 April 2022.