{
  "id": 18840470,
  "title": "Asempa FM’s Philip Osei Bonsu named 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/asempa-fms-philip-osei-bonsu-named-2026-gja-journalist-of-the-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:12:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asempa-fms-philip-osei-bonsu-named-2026-gja-journalist-of-the-year/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Philip Osei Bonsu, also known as O.B., has been named the 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year by the Ghana Journalists Association. The award was presented at the 30th GJA Media Awards ceremony held in Accra on November 7, 2026. O.B., who hosts the late-afternoon current affairs programme Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, is recognized for his outstanding contributions to journalism, particularly in political developments and matters of public interest. Prior to his broadcasting career, O.B. pursued academic qualifications including a First Class Honours degree in Linguistics and Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana, an MSc in Corporate Communication and Public Affairs from Robert Gordon University in Scotland, and an LLB from Central University. He also holds the distinction of being a Tullow Scholar and a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow at the University of San Diego. O.B.'s recognition reflects both his professional achievements and the hard work of his production team, with whom he shares a commitment to broadcast journalism and law.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Asempa FM’s Philip Osei Bonsu ‘O.B.’ named 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/asempa-fms-philip-osei-bonsu-o-b-named-2026-gja-journalist-of-the-year",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:57:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}