Afia Pokua (known as Vim Lady)[1] is a Ghanaian media personality[2] and the Head of Programs at the Despite Media Group, operating Peace FM, Okay FM, Neat FM and Hello FM in Kumasi.
Afia Pokua | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Ghana Institute of Journalism, Labone Senior High School |
| Occupation(s) | News anchor, Broadcaster, Journalist |
| Known for | News Anchor |
Education edit
Afia attended Labone Senior High School for her secondary education. She then proceeded to the Ghana Institute of Journalism and the Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration for a bachelor's degree in law.[3]
Career edit
She is the former editor of Adom FM, a subsidiary of Multimedia Group Limited.[4][5] Seven 7 years ago, Afia had attempted to quit Mulitimedia following a misunderstanding she had with the management.[1]
In October 2019, she resigned from the Multimedia Group and joined UTV, a satellite television station owned by the Despite Media Group[6] Currently, Afia Pokuaa is the host of Egyaso Gyaso, a popular news analysis program aired on Okay FM Mondays and Fridays between 7pm and 9:30pm. She also co-hosts UTV's morning show dubbed Adekye Nsroma.
Awards and recognition edit
Radio and Television Personalities Awards Radio Female Presenter of the Year 2019–2020.[7]
Personal life edit
In May 2020, Afia Pokua revealed for the first time that she has a son, who is in his teens.[8][9]
Voluntary work edit
In 2018, she founded the SugarDem Ministry, a gender parity activist group set up to parallel the PepperDem Ministry that advocates for women to uphold stricter relationships with men.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b "Vim Lady's departure: Big loss to Adom FM and a gain for UTV". Graphic Online. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Afia Pokua, Biography". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Check Out These Hot Photos of Afia Pokuaa Vim Lady + Biography". Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "2017 WomanRising 100 Most Influential Ghanaian Women". womanrising.org. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Afia Pokuaa aka Vim Lady finally joins UTV from Multimedia, hosts her first show » GhBase•com™". GhBase•com™. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Full list of 2020 RTP Award winners". Graphic Online. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Afia Pokuaa shows off her grown up son for the first time? (Photos)". GHSPLASH.COM. 12 May 2020. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Mama's Boy – Vim Lady Outdoors Her Handsome Son Who Is A Year Older Today". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "We never said cooking by women is slavery – Pepper Dem clarifies stance". citifmonline.com. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.