Jessica Opare Saforo (born 29 April 1981) is a Ghanaian media personality, TV and radio broadcaster, Youtuber entrepreneur.[1][2][3] Also, she is the host for Transformation with Jess, Ghana's first ever weight loss reality TV show.[4] She is the owner of The Voice Ova Company, a business that specializes in managing voice talent.[3]
Jessica Opare-Saforo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1981 |
| Education | Akosombo International School |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist , Radio presenter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Brunch in The Citi, Transformation with Jess |
Education
editSaforo had her secondary education at Akosombo International School[3] and holds a bachelor's degree in art from the University of Ghana, Legon where she majored in Economics and Psychology.[5]
Career
editSaforo has worked in radio for about 20 years and TV for about 16 years hence she is one of the longest serving presenters on the Ghanaian scene. She started working as a radio presenter in 2000 at Vibe FM and then in 2004 moved to Choice FM. She later moved to Citi FM in 2005 where she became the host for Citi Drive and then later, Brunch in The Citi and then, The Traffic Avenue.[3][6] She used to be the co-host of Celebrity Fanzone on GH One TV, an award-winning celebrity and lifestyle show but now hosts Sister Sister, an all women relationship talkshow. She worked as the Programmes Manager of Citi 97.3 FM and Citi TV, two of Ghana's most influential channels.[5][7][8]
She is the owner of The Voice Ova Company, a business that specializes in producing professional radio and television ads and managing voice talent and also the Founder of Biker Girls GH.[9] Jessica also hosted Miss Malaika Ghana and Stars of the Future for several years. With over 22 years of experience in the Ghanaian media space, Jessica Opare-Saforo currently runs her own media company and YouTube channels, with the core focus on relationships and life coaching[10]
GhanaWeekend reported that Jessica had quit from Citi FM and Citi TV on January 28, 2022. She had hosted a series of programs in the media network; ‘Brunch in the Citi’, ‘Sex in the Citi’, ‘Sister Sister’, ‘Upside Down’ and ‘Traffic Avenue’ (formerly ‘Citi Drive’) which is Citi FM's late afternoon show.[11]
She is currently one of the famous Youtubers in Ghana hitting a million plus subscribers on her YouTube channel where she talks about issues relating to relationships, courtship, dating, marriage etc.[1]
Awards
editHere are some awards she has won:[12][13][14][15][16][17]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Best Mid-Morning Show Host ) | Won |
| 2014 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Female Radio Presenter of the Year | Won |
| 2014 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Eagles Summit Africa Leadership and Empowerment Awards (Female Radio Personality of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | Jessica Opare Saforo | DJ Awards (Best Female Radio DJ) | Won |
| 2015 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Radio Late Afternoon Show host of the year) | Won |
| 2015 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Best Female Radio Presenter) | Won |
| 2016 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Personality of the Year) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Radio Late Afternoon Show host of the year) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Jessica Opare Saforo | Radio and Television Personality Awards (Radio Female Presenter of the Year) | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "7 powerful women in Ghana's media industry". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Top 10 Ghanaian on-air personalities". Pulse. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ a b c d Duah, Kofi (14 April 2014). "My man, my business: Jessica won't say who". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
- ^ "Female Ghanaian Celebrities: Here Are The 12 Most Admired This Year". BuzzGhana. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ a b Ayub, Simon (2020-11-13). "Jessica Opare-Saforo bio: family, education, career, facts". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ "Jessica Opare Saforo takes over Citi FM's afternoon drive, Traffic Avenue". Ameyaw Debrah. 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Jessica Opare-Saforo: 'How does my getting married put food on your table '". Live 91.9 FM. 2018-01-22. Archived from the original on 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Jessica Bemoans Police Brutality On 16-Year Old Girl". News Ghana. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Biker Girls GH donates to underprivileged women in hospitals". November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Home - Slider". Jessica OS.
- ^ "Jessica Opare-Saforo quits Citi FM after 17 years". Ghana Weekend. 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Jessica Opare Saforo, Others To Be Honored At Eagles Summit Africa". Herald. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ ""I Think I Walk Like A Man" - Jessica Saforo". PeaceFM. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "TV3 gets 20 nominations for 2015 RTP Awards". TV3. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners At 2013 Radio & Television Personality Awards (RTP)". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "DJ Black, Amanda Jissih nominated for Ghana DJ Awards". Graphic Online. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Citi FM's Jessica Opare Saforo wins Best Female Radio Presenter at RTP 2014". GhanaGist. Archived from the original on 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2019-09-30.