Seth Kwame Boateng
Born
Seth Kwame Boateng

Amakom, Kumasi Ghana
Alma materUniversity of Leeds, University of Ghana Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre University of Cape Coast and Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi
OccupationInvestigative journalist
Years active2003–present
Known forDocumentaries and Multimedia Ghana Limited
Notable workNext to die, Left to rot

Seth Kwame Boateng is an international multiple award-winning Ghanaian journalist widely recognized for his impactful journalistic works as recognised by Media Foundation for West Africa.[1][2][3][4] As of 2020, he is the longest-serving employee of Multimedia Ghana Limited.[5]

Early life and education

Seth Boateng was born at Amakom in Kumasi into a challenging family, being the youngest of 17 children.[6] He has earned three master's degrees.[2] His most recent degree was obtained from the University of Leeds in 2019,[7] where he studied public health, health management planning, and policy. Before that, he received a master's degree in communication studies from the University of Ghana in 2016 and another from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in conflict peace and security.[8]

For his undergraduate education, Boateng studied economics and sociology at the University of Cape Coast, completing his bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2007.[9] His high school education took place at Kumasi Anglican Senior High School.[10]

Career

Boateng commenced his career journey as a front desk executive at Luv FM, a subsidiary of Multimedia Ghana Limited, in 2003.[5][11] His journalistic career began with his first story, recounting the story of a young lady who was stabbed by her boyfriend in his Kumasi neighborhood. He narrated the incident on live radio and it caught the admiration of the then news editor, the late Saeed Ali Yaqub who asked him to join the news team.[6]

While pursuing his undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Coast, Boateng volunteered at the campus-based radio station, Radio Valco. He rose through the ranks to become the head of news.[9]

In 2007, Seth Kwame Boateng was posted to Joy FM for his national service, and after his time was up, he was retained as a permanent staff member. Since then, he has remained an integral part of the media firm. As of 2020, he holds the position of assistant editor and stands as one of the longest-serving members of the media house.[8][12]

Awards and honours

Boateng has won several awards, both in Ghana and internationally. Some of them are:[13][14][15][16][17]

Year Award Results
2019 GJA Best Human Rights Reporter

GJA Best in Features on TV category

 Won

Won

2018 WAMECA Journalist of the year in West Africa

WAMECA Best reporter for the Human Rights Reporting

 Won

Won

2017 WAMECA Journalist of the year in West Africa Won
2015 GJA PAV Ansah Journalist of the Year Award

GJA Best Features on TV category GJA Best Features on radio category

 Won

Won

Personal life

Boateng is married with three children.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Seth Kwame Boateng - User Profile". AGLN - Aspen Global Leadership Network. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  2. 1 2 Agyeman, Adwoa (2019-12-16). "JoyNews' Seth Kwame Boateng grabs 3rd Master's degree from University of Leeds". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  3. ↑ info@theghanareport.com, Aba Asamoah / (2021-10-22). "How can 3,213 lawyers serve a country of over 30 million? – Yoni Kulendi wonders". The Ghana Report. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  4. ↑ "Seth Kwame Boateng". WAMECA - Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  5. 1 2 "From receptionist to reporter: The Seth Kwame Boateng factor - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  6. 1 2 admin (2020-09-07). "From receptionist to reporter: The Seth Kwame Boateng component". Live Ghana TV. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  7. ↑ Tagoe, Alex; Boateng, Seth Kwame (2021-04-19). "Seth Kwame Boateng's view on road accidents must be a national agenda". Skyy Power FM. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  8. 1 2 "Ghana's Seth Kwame Boateng named "journalist of the month" by free expression group". IFEX. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  9. 1 2 "UCC Alumnus Crowned Best Journalist of the Year". Choicism. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  10. ↑ Fuseini, Hajara (2022-03-24). "Seth Kwame Boateng Solves Child's Mobility Challenge With Electric WheelChair". Opemsuo. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  11. ↑ "Samson's Take: World Press Freedom Day - Give me RTI Law and a Seth Kwame Boateng | A-Partners@Law". a-partnerslaw.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  12. ↑ "MFWA Unveils Journalist of the Month". Media Foundation For West Africa. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  13. ↑ Desk, Publishing (2015-08-15). "Seth Kwame Boateng is Journalist of the year; TV3's Wendy Laryea wins 2 awards | 3NEWS.COM". 3news.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  14. ↑ Kasapa (2015-08-16). "Seth Kwame Boateng is Journalist of the Year - SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS — Kasapa102.5FM". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  15. ↑ info@theghanareport.com, Seth Bokpe / (2019-11-24). "Doreen Hammond wins GJA/PAV Ansah Journalist of the Year award". The Ghana Report. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  16. ↑ "Rewarding Stories of Impact: How WAMECA is Providing Inspiration for Excellent Journalism in West Africa". Media Foundation For West Africa. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  17. ↑ "Seth Kwame Boateng adjudged West African Journalist of the Year". Prime News Ghana. 2017-10-29. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
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