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The third edition of MTN’s thought leadership program, the “Bright Conversations” series, is scheduled to take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday and welcome renowned communications teacher Prof Kwame Afum Karikari.
The edition will discuss “Promoting professionalism in the age of social media and citizen journalism”. The program will be broadcast live via Zoom with a limited in-person audience.
Professor Kwame A. Karikari is a seasoned journalist who practiced journalism in the 1980s and served as Managing Director of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
He moved from the field as a journalist to the classroom teaching journalism and mass communications. He was for several years a professor at the School of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana and former Dean of the School of Communication Studies at Wisconsin International University College.
Over the years, he has participated in the training of journalists in several African countries.
Professor Karikari is also an activist for social justice and human rights in Africa, including democratic reforms in Ghana.
He sits on the boards of several African and international human rights organizations and on the editorial boards of academic publications. He is the founder and former executive director of the Media Foundation for West Africa.
He is currently director of the Center for Communication Education Research and Professional Development at the University of Education, Winneba.
He is Chairman of the Board of Graphic Communications Group and a member of the Board of Directors of the Media Foundation for West Africa.
Commenting on the upcoming edition of “MTN Bright Conversations,” Samuel Koranteng, Director of Corporate Services, said: “MTN is delighted to welcome an outstanding intellectual like Professor Kwame Karkari, who has contributed so much to the development of the practice of media and Journalism in Ghana.
“With his rich background in academia, journalism and mass communications, we look forward to the insightful lessons he has to share based on his experience over the years.”
Mr. Koranteng urged all those who wish to see the practice of quality journalism and the effective use of social media as a tool for practicing citizen journalism to join the virtual session on Wednesday.
The MTN Bright Conversation series is a new initiative by MTN Ghana organized as part of the activities marking the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
The aim is to celebrate distinguished individuals whose ideas, thoughts and reflections have helped shape Ghanaian society.
The first and second editions hosted Nana Kwasi Gyan Apenteng, the outgoing chairperson of the National Media Commission and Reverend Joyce Aryee of the Salt and Light Ministries.
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