Giovani Caleb

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Giovani Caleb
Born
Caleb Elolo Adjomah

(1988-05-27) 27 May 1988 (age 38)
Education Bishop Herman College, University of Ghana
OccupationsTelevision and radio personality, MC
Years active2008–present
SpouseBelinda Boadu

Caleb Elolo Adjomah (born 27 May 1988) popularly known as Giovani Caleb is a Ghanaian television personality and radio personality. [1] [2] [3] As Master of Ceremonies, he has also hosted events, including the Ghana Club 100 Awards, MTN Hitmaker, the AFRIMA Music Village show (2018), 2019 Ghana Business Awards and the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Red Carpet show. [4]

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Education

Caleb completed his second cycle education at the Bishop Herman College and graduated from the University of Ghana with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Linguistics. He also holds a Diploma (HRM) from the Institute of Commercial Marketers-UK. [5] [6]

Career

Caleb started his career in the media industry on radio in 2008 with Radio Univers when he was in his second year in the University of Ghana. He joined Global Media Alliance and rose through the ranks to become the programs manager for YFM. He landed his first role as a TV presenter on Late Nite Celebrity Show on eT.V Ghana. [7] He then moved to EIB Network's Live FM in 2015. [8] He was the host of Starr Drive on Starr FM before leaving to join Media General's TV3 Network and host of 3FM Drive. [9] He was later joined by Berla Mundi as a co-host. [10] Giovani Caleb later became the host of Ghana's most popular show now 'Date Rush'. [11]

Giovani's prank game

Giovani's prank game is a prank call led by Giovani Caleb with assistance from Berla Mundi on the 3FM Drive which won the Best Radio Program of the Year at the 2019 RTP Awards. [12] [13] [14] The game is targeted at siblings, celebrities and relationships. [15] Notable victims include Joey B, [16] Kwabena Kwabena, Naa Ashorkor, Ameyaw Debrah, and Israel Laryea.

Personal life

Caleb is married to Belinda Boadu with kids. [17]

Ambassador roles

Caleb is the brand ambassador for Malta Guinness and a supporter of the UNCHR's Luquluqu Tribe. [18] He also worked as a social media influencer of brands such as Jumia, South Africa Tourism, Hyundai Ghana and Infinix Note 7. [19]

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyAwardRecipientResultRef
2019Ghana Music & Arts Awards EuropeRadio presenter of the YearHimselfNominated [20]
National Communication HonorsRadio Host of the YearHimselfNominated [21]
Radio Program of the Year3FM DriveNominated
RTP Awards Best Radio Program of the YearWon [22]
EMY Africa AwardsThe Pav Ansah Communicator AwardHimselfWon [23]
Ghana Entertainment AwardsMale TV Personality of the YearHimselfNominated [24]
2018EMY Africa AwardsMan of the Year (Communication)HimselfNominated [25]
Ghana Event AwardsBest Male MCHimselfWon [26]
RTP Awards Best Entertainment Host of the YearHimselfNominated [27]
2017Late Afternoon Show Host of the YearHimselfWon [28] [29]
2016HimselfWon [30]
2015 RTP Awards The Late Night Celebrity ShowHimselfNominated [31]

References

  1. ↑ "Giovani gets his bride and it was beautiful". Daily Graphic . Accra, Ghana. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  2. ↑ "Giovanita, one year later". Daily Graphic . Accra, Ghana. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  3. ↑ "Confirmed: Giovani Caleb Joins Media General". peace fm online. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "Giovani Caleb, Sika Osei to host VGMA Red Carpet". GhanaWeb. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "Meet Giovani Caleb: The media personality bridging radio waves and tv screens". GhanaRemembers. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "'My parents forced me to go to university' – Giovani Caleb". GhanaWeb. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 27 December 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "eTV Ghana gave me my first TV job -Giovanni Caleb". 14 October 2019.
  8. ↑ "Photos: Live FM Presenter Giovanni Marries". peace fm online. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  9. ↑ "TV3 poaches co-host of Starr Drive & Duvet, Giovani Caleb from EIB Network". GhanaWeb. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  10. ↑ "It's Official: Berla Mundi Joins Media General Group; Set to Partner Giovani Caleb on 3FM For Afternoon Show". GhGossip. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  11. ↑ ""They said he left" - Giovanni narrates why he took over Date Rush from Kpakpo". 28 February 2021.
  12. ↑ "Don't prank if you can't take the heat – Giovani Caleb". Daily Graphic . Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  13. ↑ "Giovanni Caleb Pranks Israel Laryea As He Made Him Disclose How Much He Charges To Host International Shows". GhGossip. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  14. ↑ "RTP Awards 2019: Full list of winners announced". GhanaWeb. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  15. ↑ "Don't prank if you can't take the heat – Giovani Caleb". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  16. ↑ Berla Mundi And Giovani Caleb Prank Joey B on 3fm Drive , retrieved 7 November 2019
  17. ↑ "Photos: Live FM Presenter Giovanni Marries". peace fm online. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  18. ↑ "THE YCEO: Giovani Caleb Bags 2 Nominations At The Maiden Edition of National Communication Awards". www.theyceo.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  19. ↑ Starrfmonline (27 June 2018). "Starr FM's Giovani in Dubai for Infinix Note 5 launch" . Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  20. ↑ "Ghana Music & Arts Awards Europe 2019 Nominees List Unveiled". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  21. ↑ "National Communication Awards 2019 Nominees Announced". TMGHLive. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  22. ↑ "RTP Awards 2019: Full list of winners announced". www.ghanaweb.com. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  23. ↑ "2019 EMY Africa Awards: Full list of Winners". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  24. ↑ "Nominations for 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA revealed". www.ghanaweb.com. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  25. ↑ "Graphic Ghana". Daily Graphic . Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  26. ↑ "Ghana Event Awards 2018: Complete List of Winners". NYDJ Live. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  27. ↑ "Graphic Ghana". Daily Graphic . Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  28. ↑ Abdullai, Isshak. "2017 RTP Awards: Full List of Nominations". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  29. ↑ "2017 RTP Awards: Full list of winners". GhanaWeb. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  30. ↑ "2016 RTP Awards + Full List Of Winners". peace fm online. Archived from the original on 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  31. ↑ "Full list: RTP Awards Nominees 2015". 233times. Retrieved 3 November 2019.