Ephya’s Inquest

  Adjetey Anang a renowned Ghanaian actor, popularly known as “Pusher” which was his screen name in the television series “Things we do for love”, had an interview with Vanessa Vanderpuye a student of the African University College of Communication on Wednesday at the Ama Ata Aidoo Center.     During the interview the actor dimmed more light on how he started  as an actor, the actor had said that his friend just asked him to escort him somewhere, on arrival to the place he met actors like  Fred Amugi, Kwami Sefa Kayi and other personalities we see on tv. He felt excited seeing them, when he got there this actors were rehearsing a script., Adjetey had said that the director asked him to read a part to help them because one of the characters was absent.    “After the rehearsal the director told me I was very good and I read very well, so he is going to make  me a promise if I come back for the next rehearsal, he will give me a role”, ...

In many African     communities symbols are used as a tool for communication, they are used for expressing messages and conveying them. Symbols are the important aspect of traditions which gives understanding to an idea or set of beliefs. Most of this symbols are derived from proverbs, today traditional technology has helped in transforming proverbs into symbols which helps in communicating and creating new opportunities in art and culture.   GA SAMAI (GA SYMBOLS)   Just like how the Adinkra symbol from the Akans are known and displayed in various forms, the Ga Adangme people located in the south of Ghana, around the capital city,Accra also have symbols known as Ga Samai, meaning Ga symbols. The Samai define the traditional background of the Ga people and it plays a role in their culture as a people. This are symbols which the Ga Adangme  tribe use to enforce cherish virtues and express important messages. The Ga Samai are unique to the Gas just like how th...

The importance of critical thinking in media consumption cannot be overstated, especially in Ghana where we are bombarded with information from various sources every day. Critical thinking helps us sift through this barrage of information, separating fact from fiction and making informed decisions. Let's explore why this skill is vital using examples from our everyday lives.  Firstly, let's talk about politics. During elections, politicians flood the media with promises and claims. As critical thinkers, we must question these promises, ask ourselves if they are feasible, and examine the track record of the candidates. For instance, if a politician promises to build 100 schools in a year, we should critically analyze whether this is possible and what it means for our communities. Fact checking: Secondly, there's the issue of fake news and misinformation, which is rampant on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. Critical thinkers don't just accept every messa...

Mr. Stephen Owusu head legal department of the Right to Information had a media talk with the level 400 students of African University College of communication on the topic, A comprehensive presentation on the Right to Information law at the AUCC auditorium on the 22nd November 2023. The meeting that started at 12:00 was filled with some lecturers and school president, the guest speaker was introduced by Miss Vanessa Vanderpuye a level 400 journalism student. Mr. Stephen elaborated students more on the knowledge of right to information, he had said that “ payment for information is based on the number of copies your information inquire”. That is there’s no fix payment in seeking for information and the money being payed are used in printing the information for you. He then went further to tell students about how an information is being acquired, “you need to write a letter to the company you’re seeking the information from” he added. With some few questions being asked from students Mr...

In developing a community engagement plan for a hypothetical news outlet I  need to get the following people, with this steps one will be able to get a good and cooperative news outlet.      Identify Stakeholders: With this you identify the important people in the community, people that are useleful in the community and are being looked up to. Key  community stakeholders, including local residents, businesses, and organizations .      Assess the needs of the community: To know the ideas or the worries of the people in the community one needs to conduct  surveys, interviews, or focus groups to understand the community’s information needs and preferences , and how they want to go about it. Creat Diverse Content: This helps by developing  a content strategy that reflects the diversity of the community, covering various topics and perspective  will be the next thing to focus on. Topics that will impact the community. Involve social...

 I ntroduction   As a Level 400  journalism  student in a Ghanaian university, my journey through the realm of digital journalism has enlightened and challenged  me . One of the fundamental lessons that reinforced  me  throughout my academic career is the paramount importance of ethical considerations in this evolving field. In  a digital  era where information flows at the speed of light, ethical principles serve as the bedrock of responsible journalism. In  my  reflective essay, I will  talk    more about  the significance of ethical considerations in digital journalism, on real-world examples to highlight their relevance.   The Speed vs. Accuracy Dilemma   One of the critical ethical dilemmas in digital journalism revolves around the tension between speed and accuracy. In the digital age, news organizations are under constant pressure to break stories quickly to capture the attention of their au...

    In my experience over the years as a journalist I have seen many false news circulating on social media, but there was one news circulating which I watched on light Tv during their entertainment review on with it headline“Kofi Kinaata dating Yvonne Nelson” this caught my attention. I was really surprised so I had to do my own fact check to get the news right.     I had to go through most of the news sites like, celebrity news ,entertainment news and celebrity Gossip but couldn’t get the exact information. I went to social media to check their  Facebook profiles, but I didn’t see any pictures of the two on Mzvee’s profile. But on Kofi Kinaata’s profile there was a post of him wishing Mzvee on her birthday on the 23 rd  June 2021 saying,” my love for her simplicity and decency is unmatched, happy birthday Daavee”. That was where I saw how this whole thing came up, this got everyone saying Kofi Kinaata was dating Mzvee.   I found an interview bet...