Manuel Koranteng
Manuel Koranteng (born Emmanuel Kojo Koranteng) is a Ghanaian journalist who currently works for the BBC World Service.[1][2] Until his move to the BBC, Koranteng worked as a Multimedia Journalist and News Anchor with Joy News and Joy FM in Ghana.[3]
Early life and education
Manuel Koranteng attended Accra Academy. He holds a BA in political science and philosophy from the University of Ghana and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.[4]
Career
He started his career during his university days at Radio Universe as a Morning Show host then moved to the Multimedia Group of companies where he worked at Joy News TV and Joy FM radio as a news anchor.[5][6][7]
Advocacy
Koranteng has also been involved in advocacy related to workplace wellness and mental health. Through the initiative MentaPulse Africa, he helped organize the Ghana Health & Labour Summit in 2025, an event that sought to promote dialogue on employee well-being and workplace health policies. The summit received support from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and contributed to discussions around developing a Workplace Health and Well-Being Declaration in Ghana.[8][9][10][11]
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Manuel Koranteng | Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards[12] | Nominated |
| 2022 | Manuel Koranteng | 26th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards, Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year[13] | Won |
| 2019 | Manuel Koranteng | National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Best Student Journalist of the Year, | Won |
References
- ^ "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng joins BBC – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Ofori, Evans (2023-11-21). "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng Joins BBC". MediafillasGH. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng nominated for 2023 EMY Africa award – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "Barnor the Banner: Manuel Koranteng to mount exhibition on Nkrumah's photographer in England – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "UG management fixes streetlights after robbery attack". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Univers, Radio (2022-11-13). "26th GJA Awards: Manuel Koranteng crowned Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the year". Radio Univers 105.7fm. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Univers, Radio (2022-11-10). "Two former Radio Univers journalists to be honoured at 2021 GJA awards". Radio Univers 105.7fm. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "All Roads Lead to UG Medical Centre — Ghana Health Labour Summit Slated for Oct 9". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Invitation to the Ghana Health & Labour Summit 2025 | School of Public Health". publichealth.ug.edu.gh. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ Ocansey, Elizabeth Kabukie (2025-10-09). "Non-communicable diseases a growing national crisis – Garu MP cautions". Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "GHL Summit - Mentapulse Africa". 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "JoyNews' Manuel Koranteng nominated for 2023 EMY Africa award". myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "26th GJA Awards: Manuel Koranteng crowned Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the year". univers.ug.edu.gh. 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2024-05-10.