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Sammy Forson
Born
Samuel Kofi Arhinful Forson

(1981-08-14)14 August 1981
Agona Swedru, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
EducationGhana Institute of Journalism
Alma materSwedru Secondary School
Occupation(s)Broadcast journalist, Radio personality, and DJ
Years active2001–present
Known forJoy FM
Notable workWeekend City Show, Ignition, and Over drive
SpousePearl Yahaya Forson

Sammy Forson[1] (born 1984) is a Ghanaian-Zambian media personality, broadcast journalist, DJ , artist manager, Entrepreneur, and Music award judge.[2][3]

In 2013 he got nominated for ‘Best Music Promoter of the Year‘ category and won at the Ghana DJ Awards for his mid-morning show Lifestyle Cafe on Live 91.9 FM.[4][5] Sammy Forson won Radio Mid morning host of the 2012 while working at YFM 107.9. After a 3 year stint, he left EIB Network's, Live 91.9 FM in January 2018 and is currently the host of Joy FM's lunch time show popularly known as IGNITION ; and Over drive;. Sammy hosts The Weekend City show on saturday mornings on Joy 99.7 FM.[6][7][8][9] In addition, Sammy Forson was the Business Manager for 15 times Ghana Music Awards winner and 2012 BET Awards winner Sarkodie.[10][11][12][13]

Early childhood

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Sammy Forson was born in Agona Swedru in Ghana by Ghanaian parents, moved to Zambia then he relocated to Ghana at age sixteen.

Education

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He completed his secondary education at the Swedru Secondary School.[14] He then got admission into the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he obtained Diploma in Radio Broadcasting and Chartered Institute of Marketing (Ghana).[15]

Career Life

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Sammy Forson started his career as a presenter at Garden City Radio in Kumasi, he then moved to handled the Citi Drive and Citi Countdown show at Citi FM (97.3) Ghana. At a point in time, he was a co- host to the Upside Down Show. He quit Citi FM (97.3) Ghana and joined YFM in 2009.[16] He left YFM and joined Live 91.9 FM.[17] In January 2018, he joined Joy FM (a station own and run by the media group company Multimedia Group Limited).[18]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organisation Award Work Result
2017 Ghana DJ Awards Best Male Radio DJ N/A Nominated
2016 People’s Celebrity Awards (PCA) Favourite Male Radio Presenter[19] N/A Nominated
2016 Ghana DJ Awards Best Male Radio DJ[20] N/A Nominated
2013 Ghana DJ Awards Best Record Promoter[21] N/A Won
2012 Radio & Television Awards (RTP Awards) Radio Mid Morning Host of the year N/A Won

References

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  1. ^ "MEET NAMA 2018 INTERNATIONAL JUDGE SAMMY FORSON FROM GHANA". Namibia Annual Music Awards. 11 February 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "Sammy Forson quits Live FM for Joy FM". Yen Ghana. 17 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "NAMA 2018 JUDGES ANNOUNCED". Namibia Annual Music Awards. 16 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "SAMMY FORSON EARNS NOMINATION @ 2017 GHANA DJ AWARDS". Livefmghana. 28 March 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sammy Forson Has Introduced The Woman Of His Life To The World". Ghanacelebrities. 11 November 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "Sammy Forson quits EIB Group for Joy FM". Ameyawdebrah. 16 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  7. ^ "RADIO, TV & ART Sammy Forson and Naa Ashorkor get new shows on Joy FM". Ameyawdebrah. 26 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  8. ^ "Video: Joy FM is home, it took me 14yrs to get here – Sammy Forson". Myjoyonline. 16 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  9. ^ "SAMMY FORSON IS NEW HOST OF LIFESTYLE CAFE". Livefmghana. 10 Feb 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  10. ^ "Sark-Hood saga Sarkodie's manager punches Mark Okraku Mantey". Pulse Ghana. 25 May 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "Sarkodie's manager, Sammy Forson quits YFM". The Net Nigeria. 16 March 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "Sammy Forson shows off his London-based lover who gives him 'peace of mind'". Yen Ghana. 14 November 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  13. ^ "Sarkodie and his manager Sammy Forson". Peacefmonline. 3 November 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  14. ^ "SAMMY FORSON CELEBRATES14 YEARS OF RADIO, TV & ARTISTE MANAGEMENT ON NOV. 4 @ BADU LOUNGE". Live Fm Ghana.
  15. ^ "Sarkodie, Nana Yaa, King Promise, Others celebrate with Sammy Forson". GhanaMma.
  16. ^ "RADIO: Sammy Forson quits Citi for YFM". Modern Ghana. 21 November 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  17. ^ "Sammy Forson quits YFM; heading to Kwabena Duffour & Bola Ray's Live FM". Ghanaweb. 12 March 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  18. ^ "Sammy Forson Leaves Live FM, Pitches Camp At Joy FM". Nydjlive. 18 Jan 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  19. ^ "Bola Ray, Anita Erskine, Berla Mundi, Sammy Forson, others nominated for 2017 PCABola Ray, Anita Erskine, Berla Mundi, Sammy Forson, others nominated for 2017 PCA - Live 91.9 FM". Live Fm Ghana.
  20. ^ "It's an Accra DJ Awards Again! Check the full list of Nominees for Ghana DJ Awards 2016 - NYDJ Live". nydjlive.
  21. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Full List Of The 2013 Ghana DJ Awards Winners".
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