Josephine Oppong-Yeboah

Josephine Oppong Yeboah
Born	(1979-06-19) 19 June 1979 (age 46)
Occupation(s)	News anchor, broadcaster, media personality
Years active	2000-present
Employer	Metro TV

Josephine Oppong-Yeboah ^[1] (born 19 June 1979) also known as Lady Joy ^[2] is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, gender advocate and news anchor. ^[3] She is currently a senior news anchor, producer, senior reporter and regional editor/Coordinator at Metro TV Ghana. ^{[4] [5]} She is currently a member of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and also an international correspondent. ^[6]

Early life and education

Oppong-Yeboah had her secondary education at the Accra Girls Senior High School. ^[7] She further graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Studies/Political Science from the University of Ghana and also a Diploma in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). ^[6]

Career

Oppong-Yeboah was the country manager for Africa Watch Magazine. She was the senior news anchor and producer at E.TV Ghana and Sky 96.7 FM, as well as a Brong Ahafo regional correspondent for Joy FM. She was also the programme's manager and host at Top FM (formerly Top Radio), ^[4] and the executive producer of Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana programme. ^{[8] [9]}

Personal life

Oppong-Yeboah is a mother. ^[3]

Award

In 2019, Oppong-Yeboah won the Female Media Personality Award for her women empowerment campaigns. ^{[5] [10]}

Advocacy

Oppong-Yeboah has covered the UN Commission on the Status of Women and also the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the UN headquarters. ^{[6] [11]} She took part in an interview in the 2022 International Women's Day celebration where she said "when female media practitioners – who better understand the problems of women – take interest in highlighting the challenges of women in society, it would help in addressing same". ^{[12] [13]}

References

1. "Passage of Affirmative Action Bill in Ghana commendable - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
2. Online, Peace FM (16 February 2010). "e.tv Ghana Introduces New Local Programmes". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
3. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (2 April 2024). "Abolish harmful cultural practices - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges Traditional Leaders". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
4. Awal, Mohammed (7 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges media to promote gender equality". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
5. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (30 March 2022). "Black Stars World Cup qualification: Ghanaian female supporters deserve commendation – Oppong-Yeboah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
6. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (2 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah courts media support for women centered issues". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
7. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (31 July 2024). "Passage of Affirmative Action Bill in Ghana commendable - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
8. "It Is Irresponsible To Say Prez Mahama Goofed On Appointing Three Wise Men". Modern Ghana. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
9. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (8 March 2024). "We need more women in political leadership - Josephine Oppong-Yeboah advocates". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
10. "Black Stars World Cup qualification: Ghanaian female supporters deserve commendation – Oppong-Yeboah". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
11. "Gender advocate urges media to promote gender equality - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
12. Satsi, Julius K. (8 March 2022). "Josephine Oppong-Yeboah urges media to promote gender equality | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
13. Agboklu, George. "Media urged to promote gender equality". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 6 April 2022.^{[ permanent dead link ]}