{
  "id": 3046158,
  "title": "Jeffrey Nortey honoured for digital influence at National ICT Week 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/jeffrey-nortey-honoured-for-digital-influence-at-national-ict-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:41:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/jeffrey-nortey-honoured-for-digital-influence-at-national-ict-week-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeffrey Nortey, a prominent content creator and digital entrepreneur, was recognized for his significant influence on Ghana's digital and entertainment landscape at the National ICT Week 2026 Recognition Awards. The award ceremony, held in Accra on August 21, celebrated his exceptional use of technology to build his creative brand and connect with audiences.\n\nBeyond receiving an award, Nortey actively participated in the event, serving as one of the creative voices for a \"Creators' Exchange\" session designed to bridge the gap between policy, technology, and the practical realities faced by online creators. The session focused on critical issues such as account security, impersonation, privacy, intellectual property, online abuse, brand partnerships, AI-generated content, and platform accountability.\n\nDuring the session, Nortey discussed the practical challenges creators face, including account hacking, impersonation, unauthorized reposting, and the exploitation of skits and creative concepts. He also addressed the impact of platform suspensions and demonetization on creators' livelihoods.\n\nNortey's participation highlighted the growing importance of creators within Ghana's digital economy, where entertainment, technology, intellectual property, advertising, and entrepreneurship are increasingly intertwined. His recognition at the National ICT Week 2026 underscores the expanding role of creators in Ghana's digital landscape, reflecting the evolving nature of the modern creative entrepreneur.",
  "summary": "Jeffrey Nortey received the Recognition for Outstanding Influence and Impact in the Digital and Entertainment Space award at the National ICT Week 2026 Recognition Awards and Dinner held in Accra on Friday, August 21.",
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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."
}