Vivian Kai Lokko

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Vivian Kai Lokko
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Vivian Kai Lokko
BornJanuary 15
Accra, Ghana
Other namesHer Lokkoship
Alma mater University of Ghana
Occupation Broadcast journalist
Years active2010–present
Known forCiti FM (97.3) Citi TV Ghana

Vivian Kai Lokko (born 15 January) was a Ghanaian media personality, journalist and business anchor at Citi FM and Channel One TV (formerly Citi TV), which she has resigned from after 17 years. [1] [2] [3] She was claimed to be the only Ghanaian journalist that was nominated by the American Embassy in Washington to cover the hosting of about 50 African leaders by former US President Barack Obama.[ by whom? ] In 2013, she won the overall Business Journalist of the Year for radio in Ghana. [4]

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Early life and education

Vivian was born on 15 January and was known as Vivian Kai Mensah until she got married in 2015. [5] She graduated with a BA in Political Science and Theater Arts from the University of Ghana. She further went to the Gordon Institute of Business Science in the University of Pretoria in South Africa. [6] [4]

Career

She formerly served as the Head of News at Citi TV [7] [8] [9] where she anchored Citi News Room [10] and Citi FM where she anchored Citi Business News. [11] Vivian Kai Lokko was the Head of News at Citi TV and Citi FM. [12]

Vivian is also the CEO of a fashion brand Kailia Nicholas [13]

Awards and nominations

She was nominated by American Embassy to cover the hosting of about 50 African leaders by US President Barack Obama in Washington.[ citation needed ]

In October 2014, she was also nominated to cover the Global African Investment Forum hosted by the Daily Mail and David Cameron.

In 2014, Vivian was nominated for the Radio Newscaster of the Year category during the 2014 Radio and Television Personality Awards. [1]

Vivian has covered annual meetings of MultiChoice Africa, Standard Bank of South Africa and other meetings in Mauritius and South Africa.

She was awarded the 'Most Outstanding Female Media Personality' at the Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards in March 2018. [6] [14]

Personal life

Vivian is married to Evans Nii Nortey Lokko in 2015. [15]

Legacy

It was during her leadership Citi FM won the Best Business Radio station in 2012 and 2013. [1] She is claimed to be among 'Top 50 Ghanaian Journalists' by Avance Media. [16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ghana Women IN Business & Leadership". www.ghanawomeninbusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  2. ↑ "Journalists sacked from courtroom ahead of ruling on Achimota School Vs Rasta students case". Pulse Ghana. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  3. ↑ "Chanel One TV, Citi FM Vivian Kai Lokko resigns after 17 years". 2 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Contact Us". Citi Business News. 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  5. ↑ "Citi FM's Vivian Kai Mensah ties the knot". Citi FM. 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  6. 1 2 "Vivian Kai Lokko". Citi TV. 2019-06-14. Archived from the original on 2022-02-19. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  7. ↑ "Four resign from Citi FM over misunderstanding with Head of news". GhanaWeb. 2018-12-07. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  8. ↑ MyNewsGH (2018-12-07). "'Mass' resignations hit Citi FM". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  9. ↑ Ntreh, Nii (2018-12-07). "Few weeks after Bernard Avle wins best journalist, big resignations hit Citi FM". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  10. ↑ Ghana News Express (17 June 2021). "FDA fines Shoprite, closes down meat section for mislabeling imported chicken". Ghana News Express. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  11. ↑ Ankiilu, Masahudu (2017-06-06). "Citi Business Festival: Ghana Wants to Become the Best Place of Doing Business in Africa". African Eye Report. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  12. ↑ "Vivian Kai Lokko , Biography , Age , Education , Date of Birth , Husband , Net Worth , Birthday » GhLinks.com.gh™" . Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  13. ↑ "Citi Newsroom's Vivian Kai Lokko talks about her fashion line Kailia Nicholas". Modern Ghana. 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  14. ↑ "Citi FM's Vivian Kai Lokko adjudged Most Outstanding Female Media Personality | University of Ghana Alumni Relations Office". ar.ug.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  15. ↑ "Vivian Kai Lokko , Biography , Age , Education , Date of Birth , Husband , Net Worth , Birthday » GhLinks.com.gh™" . Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  16. ↑ "Avance Media | Top 50 Ghanaian Journalists" . Retrieved 2021-08-27.
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