Nana Kwadwo Jantuah Crowned Media Personality of the Year at 5th Floodlight Media Excellence Awards
The 5th edition of the Floodlight Media Excellence Awards was successfully held at the KNUST CCB Auditorium, celebrating outstanding media professionals and creative talents across Ghana.
Now in its fifth year, the prestigious awards scheme seeks to honour exceptional media personalities who, through their platforms, contribute meaningfully to national development and social impact.
At this year’s event, Nana Kwadwo Jantuah of Nhyira FM was adjudged the Floodlight Media Excellence Awards Media Personality of the Year, succeeding Nana Osei Kesse (Mr. Bonez) of Kessben TV, who won the top honour in 2024.
In a statement ahead of the ceremony, organizers reaffirmed their commitment to transparency and merit-based selection:
“We pride ourselves on ensuring that, for each year under review, only the most deserving individuals are selected. Nominees go through rigorous vetting and evaluation by our esteemed technical team,” they noted.
The night also recognized numerous media professionals, content creators, entrepreneurs, and students who have made remarkable contributions to Ghana’s evolving media landscape.
Full List of Winners — 5th Floodlight Media Excellence Awards
Local Sports Presenter of the Year: William Tiero (Winners FM)
Foreign Sports Presenter of the Year: The Sports Lawyer (Oyerepa FM)
Radio Sports Host of the Year: Don Summer (Angel FM Kumasi)
Sports Commentator of the Year: Eugene Kwame Anane (Opemsuo FM)
Sports Pundit of the Year: Kwame Dela (Lawson FM)
Entertainment Pundit of the Year: Rev. Daniel Ankufio
Radio Entertainment Show Host of the Year: Ogidi Brown (Nhyira FM)
Radio Program of the Year: Breaking News (Angel FM)
TV Show Host of the Year: Nana Osei Kesse (Mr. Bonez) – Kessben TV
Television Program of the Year: Onua Showtym (Onua TV)
Program Producer of the Year: Spartus Quajo Sarkodie (Akoma FM)
Reporter of the Year: Bonwere Dehyie Agyenim Boateng (Oyerepa FM)
Gospel Show Host of the Year: William Appau Adinkra (Adventist World Radio)
Gospel Program of the Year: 3AM Show (Adventist World Radio)
Live Worship Host of the Year: International Cletus (Omanba FM/TV)
Drive Time Host of the Year: GH Bonshaka (Hello FM)
Social & Developmental Show Host of the Year: Maame Frimpongmaa Korankye (Lawson FM)
Social & Developmental Program of the Year: Lawson Afesem (Lawson FM)
Mid-Morning Show Host of the Year: Tony Best (Akoma FM)
Influential Blogger of the Year: Busumuru Sean Kingston
Influential YouTube Channel of the Year: Amaro Shakur GH
Entrepreneur of the Year: Eric Arthur Nnison
Fashion Designer of the Year: Daakyehene Classic Point
Fashion School of the Year: Aslin Fashion
Media & Communication School of the Year: Kessben University College
Graphic Designer of the Year: Maapeedidthis
Content Creator of the Year: Asafo Powers
Podcast of the Year: Rash Hour (GhPage TV)
Event MC/Hypeman of the Year: Zico Darlyn De MC
Event Photographer of the Year: Kofi Ghana
Stand-Up Comedian of the Year: Ebenezer Dwomoh
Discovery Presenter of the Year: Nana Osei Tutu (Grace TV)
International Media Personality of the Year: MC Ogee (Adinkra Radio, New York)
Media Personality of the Year: Nana Kwadwo Jantuah (Nhyira FM)
Media CEO of the Year: Dr. Lawson Kyei Manu (CEO, Lawson Media)
Media Spotlight in Humanitarian Service: Hon. Fredrick Kwadwo Nkansah (CEO, Nkansah 83 Farms)
Special Recognition Award: Dr. Frank Amoakohene (Ashanti Regional Minister)
Wall of Fame: Richard Sarkodie
Lifetime Achievement Award: Mama Efe Amanor (Ace Broadcaster)
REGIONAL WINNERS
Morning Show Host of the Year (Ashanti Region): John Marfo (Sir John) – Akoma FM
Local Male Newscaster of the Year (Ashanti Region): Wofa Atta Frimpong (Oyerepa FM)
Local Female Newscaster of the Year (Ashanti Region): Afihemaa Ama Afriyei (Angel FM)
Radio Personality of the Year (Ashanti Region): Nana Kwadwo Jantuah (Nhyira FM)
Radio DJ of the Year (Ashanti Region): DJ Godfred (Ezra FM)
Radio Personality of the Year (Greater Accra Region): Bismark Brown (Happy FM)
Morning Show Host of the Year (Eastern Region): Oheneba Nyansapo (Daakye FM)
Morning Show Host of the Year (Central Region): Papa Willie (Coastal FM)
Radio Personality of the Year (Central Region): Nana Beyin Junior (Obrumankoma FM)
Morning Show Host of the Year (Western/Western North Region): Nana Yaw Adikrah (Faith FM)
Local Newscaster of the Year (Western/Western North Region): Owusu Kwame Emmanuel (Liberty FM)
Radio Personality of the Year (Western/Western North Region): DJ Abigi (Faith FM)
Morning Show Host of the Year (Bono, Ahafo & Bono East Region): Nana Yaw Wonder (After 2 Radio)
Radio Personality of the Year (Bono, Ahafo & Bono East Region): King CY Jnr (Genesis Radio)
DJ of the Year (Bono, Ahafo & Bono East Region): Wonder Gee (Akina Radio)
STUDENT CATEGORY
Student Newscaster of the Year: Amidu Salamat
Student Radio Presenter of the Year: Adomba Manasseh
Student TV Presenter of the Year: Lily Yeboah
Student Personality of the Year: Thomas Owiredu
Outstanding Student in Politics: Williams Adjei Owusu
Outstanding Student in Sports: Nana Adjei Sikapa
Outstanding Student DJ of the Year: Collins Amofa
The Floodlight Media Excellence Awards continues to shine a light on hardworking media professionals across Ghana, promoting creativity, ethics, and excellence in communication.
