Nathaniel Attoh

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Nathaniel Attoh
Nathaniel Attoh 2016 at Rhythms.JPG
Born (1983-03-11) 11 March 1983 (age 40)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesCitizen Attoh
Education
Alma mater
Occupation(s) Master of ceremonies, ring announcer,TV and radio journalist
Years active2003–present
Notable credits
  • Joy Sports Link Host
SpouseEmelia Asiedu Attoh [1]
Children2
Website www.myjoyonline.com

Nathaniel Attoh, [2] [3] [4] alias Citizen Attoh, [5] born (March 11, 1983) is a Ghanaian professional master of ceremonies (mc), international boxing ring announcer, and television and radio journalist. He is known for the radio show " Joy Sports Link" on Joy 99.7 FM (the flagship brand of the Multimedia Group) Ghana. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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Early life and education

The son of a physician, Attoh was born in Accra, Ghana. He was educated at Ridge Church School in Accra., followed by St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast, Ghana.

He then received a diploma in communication studies from the African University College of Communications (then Africa Institute of Journalism and Communications) between 2003 and 2005. He later enrolled at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), where he successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies (PR option).

Broadcast career

Attoh started his journalism career with the Graphic Communications Group, where he reported for the Graphic Sports Newspaper. After 5 years, he joined the Multimedia Group (Ghana) in April 2009 as a Broadcast Journalist (Sports). He was key in the establishment of the Joy Sports brand which now is on television, radio and online.

He was promoted to senior broadcast journalist and eventually editor of Joy Sports. He moved beyond sports, and presented some entertainment and lifestyle shows (Entertainment News on Drive Time on Joy FM and also "Autograph on the Joy Prime Channel on Multi TV"). He is the host of "Sports Today" on the Joy News Channel on Multi TV Ghana. He has also anchored the African Cup of Nations Broadcast, the Football Show and the English Premier League Broadcast, all on Multi TV Ghana.

Personal life

Attoh married Accra-based lawyer, Emelia Asiedu Attoh in July 2014; they have 2 children [11]

Events hosted

Nathaniel Attoh about to present the award for Reggae/Dancehall song of the year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards VGMA's 2017 at the Accra International Conference Centre Natattohvgma2017.jpg
Nathaniel Attoh about to present the award for Reggae/Dancehall song of the year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards VGMA's 2017 at the Accra International Conference Centre
Nathaniel Attoh hosting the 2017 edition of the Rhythmz On the Runway fashion show Rthyms2017.jpg
Nathaniel Attoh hosting the 2017 edition of the Rhythmz On the Runway fashion show

Achievements and nominations

Modelling

His first experience on the runway, was at the 2018 edition of the Joy Beauty and Bridal Fair, where he modeled suits and traditional marriage outfits and later at the 2019 Glitz Africa Fashion Week, in a design put together by Jay Ray Ghartey. [30] [31]

Boxing announcer

He has announced many big fight nights, including two IBO World Title fights: Joseph Agbeko VS Luis Melendez and a WBC World Youth World Title between Isaac Dogboe and John Neil Tabanao of the Philippines. [32] He served as the Ring Announcer for the Judgement Day Bout between Ghana's Bukom Banku and Ayittey Powers, which was telecast on DSTV Super Sports to over 30 African Countries. [33] Nathaniel also served as the MC for the grand opening of the Bukom Boxing Arena of the Trust Sports Emporium. [34]

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