George Addo Jr.

George Addo Jr. is a Ghanaian sports journalist who has experience in covering sports on the continent of Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the rest of the world. He has worked with global media brands such as BBC World Service, Super Sport, Talk Sport, DW TV, SABC, and VOA.[1][2]

George Addo Jr.
Born
Accra, Ghana - West Africa
NationalityGhanaian
EducationBachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology & Linguistics

University of Ghana (2008 - 2012)

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (2004 - 2008)
Alma materPresbyterian Boys' Secondary School (2000 - 2004)
OccupationSports Journalist
Years active2009 - present
Known forFootball Radio & TV Commentary, Web reporting & Feature Documentaries, Sports Business, Sports Communication, Journalism & Broadcasting
TelevisionTouchline, Joy Sports Center, Joy News Sports Review, LockerRoom, and Sports Express

He is well known for creating and developing content for Ghanaian, African and global audiences through the art of storytelling such as features and documentaries around sports on a wide range of subjects.[3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

He attended Presbyterian Boys Secondary School from 2000 - 2003.[7] He holds a Bachelor of Arts of degree in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon. In 2008, he obtained an ICAG Part II Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana.[8]

Career

He started his career during his university days at Radio Universe as a Radio Sports presenter and commentator, then moved to Multimedia Group of companies where he worked at JoyNews TV and Joy FM radio as a sport presenter hosting various sports shows.[9][10][11][12]

Radio Univers

He joined Radio Univers in 2009 as a Level 100 student and becoming the Head of Sports in late 2010. Addo was the host of Sports Digest; a segment on the Morning show for 4 years.[13] He also hosted another show known as Sports Express, which featured guests such as Kwabena Yeboah, Michael Oti Adjei, and Yaw Ampofo Ankrah amongst other Sports Broadcast personalities.

While at Radio Univers Addo covered two editions of the Ghana Universities Sports Association Games; (2009 and 2011) and two editions of the West Africa University Games (2010 and 2012). Addo was also part of 2 Bilateral games between the University of Ghana and the University of Ibadan.

He was the first commentator of the University of Ghana Football League and run over 200 live commentaries on Radio Univers.[14]

The Multimedia Group

His first international career football commentary happened on radio via the Joy FM 99.7 frequency in Accra, Ghana as he run commentary on Spain vs. the Netherlands match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil showcasing his in-depth knowledge of football during the FIFA World Cup tournament.[15]

At the Multimedia Group Limited, he hosts and produces various sports shows across the English sister brands of the group such as Joy Sports Center and LockerRoom on Joy 99.7FM; Touchline on JoyNews, and Hitz Sports Update on Hitz 103.9FM.

Addo Jr. has run various football commentaries in English spanning the following;[16]

In the world of Athletics, he has provided full coverage for the Multimedia Group Ltd at these World Athletics events below;

Coach Hene Sports Club

In March 2023, through an official press release on the website of Coach Hene Sports Club, his appointment as Director of Communications was announced. [21]

According to the UK-based Sports Club, he will be running the Communications Department by providing strategic direction in dealing with the media, corporations, stakeholders and the wider public in the United Kingdom and abroad. [22][23]

BBC

After a decade at the Multimedia Group Ltd, Addo joined the BBC in Salford as a football reporter in 2023.[24][25]

Achievements and awards
  • He won the National and Regional awards Scheme Sports Host of the Year – 2019/2020.[26]
  • He won the National Regional and awards Scheme – Sports Host of the Year and Commentator of the year.[27]
  • In 2014 he won the best sport journalist for promoting the Ghana Premier League[28]
  • Nominated for PAV Ansah Communications Award under the prestigious EMY Africa Awards scheme[29]

References
  1. "EURO 2020: Signed, sealed and delivered – JoySports crown experience with joyful grand finale". myjoyonline.com. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. "BBC World Service - Sportsworld, World Cup 2022: who are the stars missing out?". BBC. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. "Azamati: The new race car ripping records in West Texas". myjoyonline.com. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  4. "Tamale's Year of Return to the Ghana Premier League". myjoyonline.com. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  5. "The story of how Anatu Sadat became the first female footballer to wear a hijab in Ghana". myjoyonline.com. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  6. "Scoring Gloves: The story behind Razak Issah's freekick prowess". myjoyonline.com. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  7. "George Addo Jr and Gary Al-Smith: JoyNews dynamic duo pushing boundaries". myjoyonline.com. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  8. "Mccolgan-Nuttall, Elizabeth, (born 24 May 1964), athletic coach; Director: Athletic Zones; Doha Athletic Club; RunDohaRun", Who's Who, Oxford University Press, 2007-12-01, retrieved 2023-04-03
  9. "Joy Sports' George Addo Jnr to cover Standard Chartered Trophy 2019 at Anfield". myjoyonline.com. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  10. "Corporate boost for Ghana beach soccer development". GhanaWeb. 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  11. "Beach Soccer: Keta festival to host league". myjoyonline.com. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  12. "Beach soccer can boost tourism in Ghana - Awoonor". myjoyonline.com. 2014-10-31. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  13. "George Addo Jnr: The star of World Cup radio commentary". myjoyonline.com. 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  14. "Behind the Radio Univers mic, story of George Addo Jnr". Radio Univers 105.7fm. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  15. "George Addo Jnr: The star of World Cup radio commentary". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  16. "George Addo Jnr Archives". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  17. "EURO 2020: Signed, sealed and delivered – JoySports crown experience with joyful grand finale". myjoyonline.com. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  18. "BBC World Service - Sport Today, World Cup 2022: Otto Addo Ghana resignation 'expected'". BBC. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  19. "50 minutes of chaos outside the Mantse derby - George Addo Jnr's experience". myjoyonline.com. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  20. "George Addo Jnr: The making of a prolific Ghana Premier League storyteller". Pulse Ghana. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  21. Walker, Edmund (2023-03-22). "George Addo Jnr appointed Director of Communications of Coach Hene Sports Club". Coach Hene SC. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  22. "George Addo Jnr appointed Director of Communications at UK's Coach Hene Sports Club - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  23. "George Addo Jnr appointed Communications Director of UK based Coach Hene Sports Club". GhanaWeb. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  24. Ayamga, Emmanuel (2023-04-10). "Ghanaian sports journalist George Addo Jnr joins the BBC". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  25. "George Addo Jnr joins the BBC". GhanaWeb. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  26. Kasa, Kumi (2020-08-31). "Full List Of Winners: Foklex Media Awards 2020". Kumikasa.Com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  27. "Full List of Regional Winners At 8th Foklex Media Awards". Mediafillasgh.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  28. Addo, Joyce (2018-09-21), "Patriotism", Voices of Ghana, Boydell & Brewer, pp. 229–229, retrieved 2023-04-03
  29. "GEORGE ADDO JNR – Nominee: PAV ANSAH COMMUNICATOR AWARD". EMY Africa. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
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