Kwami Sefa Kayi (born 20 June 1970) also known as Chairman General is a Ghanaian media personality, broadcast journalist and public speaker. He is currently the host of Peace FM's morning show popularly known as “Kokrokoo”.[2][3]
Kwami Sefa Kayi | |
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| Born | June 20, 1970 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Chairman General |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Despite Media Group [1] |
| Organization | Peace FM (Ghana) |
| Spouse | Barbara Ewuradwoa Kayi |
| Children | A son and 4 daughters |
Personal life and education
editKayi completed his secondary school education at the Okuapeman Secondary School in Akropong Akuapem. Sefa Kayi gained an Executive Master of Arts in Conflict, Peace and Security (EMCPS) programme from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in 2018.[4]
Career
editKayi is a broadcast journalist, public speaker and a Master of Ceremony. He is currently the host of Peace FM's morning show popularly known as “Kokrokoo.[5] Kwami Sefa Kayi on August 6, 2021, was sworn in as a board member of the National Petroleum Authority.[6][5]
Entertainment
editHe hosted the maiden edition of Ghana Music Awards until 2007. In 2019 he co-hosted the 20th VGMA with Berla Mundi.[7][8][9]
Here are some awards his show has won:[2]
Awards and recognition
editRadio and Television Personalities Awards RTP Personality Of The Decade 2010–2020.[10]
Philanthropy
editHe is the owner of Kokrokoo Foundation which was established in 2015. In April 2019, the foundation donated incubators worth $100,000.00 to help curb the mortality rate of children born pre-term.[11]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Radio Morning Show Host of the Year | Radio and TV Personality Awards | Won |
| 2014 | Won | ||
| 2015 | Won |
The 'Project 100' drive was conceived in 2014 and had the aim to provide at least 100 incubators to a number of health institutions in the country. As of April 2021, 35 incubators had been provided.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Despite Media". peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ a b "Kwame Sefa Kayi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ GC-staff. "Kwame Sefa Kayi Under Siege | GhanaCrusader.com - Latest News in Ghana and Beyond". Ghanacrusader. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Kwame Sefa Kayi graduates from KAIPTC with Executive Master's degree". GhanaWeb. 2018-12-13. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ a b "Kwami Sefa Kayi, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Kwami Sefa Kayi Appointed Board Member of National Petroleum Authority". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Hammond, Michael (May 19, 2019). "VGMA 2019: Berla Mundi praises Sefa Kayi for his 'secret words' to her". Yen - Ghana news.
- ^ "Kwami Sefa Kayi to host 20th VGMA". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ Hammond, Michael (2019-05-19). "VGMA 2019: Berla Mundi praises Sefa Kayi for his 'secret words' to her". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Full list of 2020 RTP Award winners". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "Kokrokoo Charities Foundation donates incubators to hospitals in northern Ghana". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ "Kokrokoo Foundation rewards donors". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-04-29.