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Women in PR Ghana marks IWD with Top 10 Women in PR 2024

Wednesday, 02 April 2025 by WIPR Ghana

Women in PR Ghana marked the 2025 International Women’s Day with a celebratory brunch honoring the Top 10 Women in PR Ghana 2024. Under the theme “Accelerate Women Empowerment,” the event offered members the opportunity to celebrate the outstanding women whose leadership, innovation, and impact continue to shape Ghana’s PR industry.

The exclusive gathering provided a platform for storytelling, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment, reinforcing the crucial role women play in advancing the communications and PR sector. The event commenced with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an engaging and interactive session. Attendees participated in an icebreaker where they introduced themselves, their designations, and organizations, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and connection.

Speaking at the event, Shirley Tony Kum, Head of Communications, Vivo Energy Ghana emphasized the critical role of creativity and strong branding in public relations campaigns. Urging PR professionals to ensure that their work adds value to the organizations they represent, she further highlighted that a well-executed PR campaign does more than just communicate a message—it builds a lasting identity and strengthens stakeholder trust.

Ivy Heward-Mills, Director, Center for International Education and Collaboration, UPSA underscored the importance of cultural awareness in communication, stressing that adapting to different environments fosters stronger stakeholder relationships. She illustrated the concept with a simple yet powerful example: “If I’m dining with the Chinese, I shouldn’t use a fork and knife. Instead, I should use chopsticks to make them feel that I belong with them.”

Maame Akua Amoah Twum, Communications Coordinator for Anglophone West and North Africa, Afrobarometer underscored the significance of attention to detail in achieving excellence in public relations. Sharing insights from her career journey, she emphasized how meticulousness in communication and strategic thinking have been pivotal to her success. She expressed deep appreciation to Women in PR Ghana, crediting the community for providing valuable opportunities for growth, learning, and reflection. “Women in PR Ghana has been instrumental in shaping my career, offering a platform for mentorship, professional development, and meaningful connections.” 

Touching on legacy-building, Emma Wenani, Chief Director, Global Media Alliance shared her unwavering commitment to legacy-building, highlighting her drive to make a lasting impact in the media and communications space. “I’m a dreamer, and I aspire to make a name for myself and leave a legacy. That is why I work hard and endure difficulties,” Wenani stated, emphasizing the role of perseverance in shaping a meaningful career, she noted. 

On her part, Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan, Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT shed light on the challenges associated with practicing as a communications professional in the public sector, citing bureaucracy and the underappreciation of PR roles as key obstacles. She emphasized the importance of resilience in navigating these difficulties. “Giving up in the face of adversities should not be an option,” she affirmed, encouraging PR professionals to stay committed to their work despite institutional challenges. 

Sophia Kudjordji, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Jospong Group of Companies noted that success in the public relations profession requires embracing diverse opinions, practicing patience, and safeguarding an organization’s reputation. She underscored the evolving nature of PR and the need for professionals to be adaptable in managing stakeholder expectations. “Public relations is not just about communication; it’s about understanding perspectives, exercising patience in crisis situations, and ensuring that an organization’s reputation remains intact,” she added.

Faith Senam Ocloo, Founder of Women in PR Ghana, called on members to maximize digital platforms to showcase their work and amplify their impact. Emphasizing the growing influence of digital communication in the public relations industry, she charged members to embrace social media, blogs, and online publications to share insights, build thought leadership, and highlight their contributions to the profession.

The event concluded with remarks from Joyce Sackitey Ahiadorme, President, Women in PR Ghana, who expressed gratitude to all attendees for their contributions. “It’s beautiful and inspiring to witness women in PR come together, not just to celebrate achievements but to empower, mentor, and support one another. These connections and shared stories will continue to shape our industry and inspire future generations,” she remarked.

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Women in PR Ghana Unveils Top 10 PR Women for 2024

Sunday, 23 March 2025 by WIPR Ghana

Since 2017, Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana has championed the invaluable contribution of women in the communications and public relations industry. Top 10 Women in PR Ghana is an esteemed recognition for women in the field of communications and public relations, playing exceptional roles in rolling out campaigns, and shaping brand narratives through impactful storytelling.  Annually, practitioners anxiously anticipate the announcement of the outstanding women whose work exemplifies leadership, innovation and impact within the profession.  

Women in PR Ghana acknowledges the unending contribution practitioners, particularly women play in areas such as corporate communication, public affairs, media relations, reputation management, digital strategy among others. The recognition is designed to inspire the next generation of female public relations professionals. 

As Women in PR Ghana unveil the Top 10 PR practitioners for 2024, we believe it is an opportune moment to reflect on the profound contribution and significance of women shaping the business environment and nurturing brands that attract the affection and loyalty of its target markets.

In light of the above, the six-member jury went to town in search of innovation, leadership, strategic thinking, impact, mentorship and most importantly the ability of these practitioners to leverage on digital platforms for wider reach.  

In the 2024 edition of our Top 10 Women in PR Ghana, we received 26 nominations from the PR community, following which a six-member jury was tasked to review and shortlist the entries based on the below criteria:   

  • Must be working or practising public relations or communications with at least six (6) years’ experience 
  • Must have planned and executed successful campaigns for their organisations and/or clients
  • Must have used various mediums (traditional and new media) to share their works as Public Relations Professionals
  • Must have been recognized through nominations and awards either on their own behalf or on behalf of their organisations or clients
  • Must have engaged in speaking opportunities
  • Must have mentored, educated, and supported other PR professionals
  • Must have led and championed campaigns that have informed the general public about public relations in Ghana and beyond

In the year under review, the jury concluded that these are the women who went the extra mile to use various platforms to communicate their impact stories and lead their organisations to shape their brand narratives.   

In the year 2024, these practitioners proved to the world that practitioners can only be successful at their work when they put in the required dedication and hardwork.

Here are the Top 10 PR Women in Ghana for the year 2024:  

1. Esther Cobbah

2. Sophia Kudjordji

3. Ivy Heward Mills

4. Shirley Tony Kum

5. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu

6. Emma Wenani

7. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson

8. Cassandra Twum Ampofo

9. Maame Akua Amoah Twum

10. Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan

  1. Esther Cobbah, CEO, Stratcomm Africa and President, IPR Ghana

Ms. Esther A.N. Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Africa, is a titan, and colossus in Ghana’s PR industry with over 35 years of experience in corporate, governmental, and international communications. For decades, her leadership at Stratcomm has developed it into a platinum standard for innovative campaigns, crisis management and behavioral change communication. 

In 2024, she led Stratcomm Africa to mark its 30th anniversary, and executed groundbreaking initiatives, including the Annual Brand Reputation Week & Awards, a platform that enhances corporate and personal brand visibility. She also spearheaded the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, a sustainability-driven campaign that promotes eco-friendly lifestyles and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Elected as President of IPR Ghana in 2024, Ms. Cobbah led a delegation to meet with the National Peace Council’s Chairman, Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi. This visit, part of IPR’s 50th-anniversary celebrations themed “Public Relations for Value Creation,” aimed to support the Peace Council’s efforts during the election year. 

In 2024, she was appointed as a Jury Member for the IPRA Golden World Awards, a prestigious global PR competition celebrating excellence in public relations. She also delivered the keynote address at the Women in PR Summit 2024, where she spoke on Strategic Communications, inspiring PR professionals to adopt innovative approaches for effective brand engagement.

Ms. Cobbah has over the years been known for her advocacy for a green environment. During the 12th Ghana Flower and Garden Show, Ms. Cobbah advocated for a behavioral change communication approach to address illegal mining activities in Ghana. She highlighted the need to engage communities in fostering attitudes that discourage such practices, emphasizing the role of communication in shaping societal behaviors

  1. Sophia Kudjordji, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Jospong Group of Companies  

Sophia Kudjordji, a Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Jospong Group of Companies, is a multiple-award-winning communications leader with over 25 years of experience in PR and journalism. 

Ms. Kudjordji is deeply committed to mentorship and capacity building, having guided young professionals through platforms such as the Women in PR Ghana Mentorship Programme and the Comms Avenue Mentorship Programme, where she also serves as an Advisory Board Member. Ms. Kudjordji’s leadership prowess in communication and commitment to nurturing future leaders through mentorship, earned her a spotlight in the Transformational Leader platform. To her transformational leadership means nurturing and grooming others to recognize and develop their inherent leadership qualities. She was also featured in the Comms of Africa Focus on Series.   

In 2024, her exceptional contributions to the public relations industry earned her the recognition as one of the Top 20 African Women’s Leadership Academy’s Senior Fellowship Award, recognizing her unwavering dedication, leadership, and expertise in corporate communications. Under her leadership, Jospong Group of Companies won four awards at the 5th Ghana Business Awards, further showcasing her ability to drive corporate excellence through strategic communications.

She was also awarded the Nzinga 50 Laureate 2023-2024 as one of the 50 Most Outstanding African Women in Communication and Media Industries. 

Additionally, she was recognised by InstinctBusiness Magazine that covers all areas of businesses within the African region for her contribution to shaping the communications and PR landscape in Africa. 

Ms. Kudjordji served as a panel for the 2024 World PR Day Festival summit organised by Global Media Alliance where emphasized that the digital age has transformed how we communicate, therefore PR professionals must adapt to new tools and platforms to reach and engage their audiences effectively. 

She served as a speaker of high-level engagements such as the African Communicating Africa engagement on Africa’s presence at the Conference of Parties (COP 29), Innova DDB Ghana on CSR initiatives for youth employment in Ghana, the 3rd Annual Mentorship Dinner by UNIMAC-GIJ, University of Professional Studies Public Relations and Communications Conference and the FEMITECH conference organised by the Ghana -India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in partnership with Women in PR Ghana. 

She is a sought-after speaker, sharing insights at key industry events, including the National Brands Innovations Forum, GIJ Academic-Practitioner Conference, IPR Webinar, and Virtuous Ladies Connect.

  1. Ivy Heward-Mills (Director, Center for International Education and Collaboration, University of Professional Studies, Accra)

Ivy Heward-Mills is a renowned communications strategist recognized for her expertise in international protocol and cross-cultural etiquette. As the Director of International Education and Collaboration (CIEC) at UPSA, she has been instrumental in advancing the university’s global reputation through stakeholder engagement, international partnerships, and public relations strategies.

In 2024, she was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Leadership for her outstanding contributions to the UPSA. She played a pivotal role in organizing major international events, including the QS Africa Forum, which attracted participants from over 200 countries, and the Leadership Lectures, which featured Lord Boateng of the UK’s House of Lords as a keynote speaker.

Ms. Heward-Mills represented her institution at high-level engagements such as the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s Global Advisory Council, serving alongside global leaders like the UK Trade Minister and the Prime Minister of Gibraltar. She was also a keynote speaker at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in Bangladesh, where she shared a panel with Nigeria’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Her exceptional stakeholder engagement skills have been crucial in securing strategic partnerships that enhance international education, research collaborations, and cultural exchange at UPSA. She has successfully positioned the university on the global stage by building high-profile relationships and bringing distinguished figures, including members of the UK House of Lords and World Trade Organisation leaders to engage with students and faculty.

A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Ivy has leveraged PR to create opportunities for students from marginalized backgrounds and has championed women’s leadership. Her ability to bridge cultures through public relations has made her an essential figure in education diplomacy.

In addition to her role at UPSA, she has served on the National Executive Council of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, for five years and has facilitated training for the IPR Ghana Accreditation Program for over a decade.

Ms. Heward-Mills moderated several international conferences and roundtables on critical topics, including AI, SMEs, and Education, demonstrating her versatility and thought leadership in public relations. Her achievements reinforce the role of PR professionals in shaping global conversations and fostering impactful collaborations. 

4. Shirley Tony Kum (Head of Corporate Communications, Vivo Energy Ghana)

Ms. Shirley Tony Kum, an award-winning communications expert, has consistently demonstrated excellence in corporate communications, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. Her strategic leadership and dedication to impactful storytelling have continued to shape the industry, making her remain top of mind in the PR landscape.

One of the things that makes Shirley stand out is the consistent rollout of initiatives that targets diverse audiences, most especially consumers of Shell products. 

In 2024, Shirley led the launch of the Green4Clean initiative in partnership with United Way Ghana and Academic City University College. The project introduced renewable energy education to students at La Enobal Basic School and La Presbyterian Primary A and B in Accra, aiming to instill a culture of environmental sustainability among the younger generation.

Additionally, she led her organisation to launch the second edition of the Fit2Drive, an initiative that promotes the health and well-being of the people who keep the country’s transport systems running for economic development. The initiative was rolled out in five (5) regional capitals for over 1,000 commercial drivers. 

Under Shirley’s leadership, Vivo Energy Ghana also made significant contributions to the Ghana Education Service’s ‘My First Day At School’ initiative by donating stationary, books, and school bags. It underscores Vivo Energy Ghana’s dedication to making a positive impact in communities it operates. 

Vivo energy also expanded its Community Digital Literacy Project to its second phase by providing additional Booksmart tablets to the Northern Regional Library as a way of enhancing digital reading resources for students in the region.

Ms. Tony Kum received the Nzinga 50 Laureate 2023-2024 as one of the 50 Most Outstanding African Women in Communication and Media Industries. 

A seasoned crisis communication expert, she has played a critical role in protecting and enhancing Vivo Energy’s corporate reputation. Her expertise in managing crises and engaging stakeholders has ensured that the brand maintains trust and credibility within the industry.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Ms. Tony Kum has remained an influential voice in the PR and communications space. 

She was elected Vice President of MOGA, contributing to alumni engagement and community initiatives aimed at empowering current students through mentorship programs. 

5. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu (Senior Communications Manager, MTN Ghana)

Georgina Asare Fiagbenu is the Head of Corporate Communications for MTN Ghana. In her role, she is responsible for internal and external communications, media relations, community relations, stakeholder management, and leadership communications. She also leads the team to communicate the activities of the MTN Ghana Foundation and Mobile Financial Services (MTN Mobile Money).

She played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s commitment to Ghana’s digital agenda. Under her leadership, MTN Ghana pledged to allocate 75% of its projects to ICT-related activities, focusing on integrating technology into education, healthcare, and economic empowerment to enhance livelihoods. This strategic direction emphasized the importance of incorporating digital components into community proposals, reflecting MTN’s dedication to leveraging technology for societal benefit.

Ms. Fiagbenu also participated as a speaker at the Youth Empowerment Summit in Tamale, organized by the Martha Inspires Foundation. Addressing approximately 3,000 students, she emphasized the importance of striving for excellence and building a strong personal brand.

Additionally, Ms. Fiagbenu led a session in Tamale focusing on empowering young girls to envision and build a brighter future. She discussed safe internet practices and encouraged the participants to dream big and commit to their goals and the need for the youth to take digitalization training seriously, highlighting the global shift towards digital platforms. 

Aside from the stellar role played in the communication and visibility efforts of these initiatives, Georgina dedicated time and resources towards the education of the public on the significance of timekeeping. Through the Timekeeping Dialogue Series, an initiative under the Transformational Leadership Concepts (TLC), the ace communicator held several online conversations with renowned leaders on the essence of effective time management in the journey to success. 

6. Emma Wenani (Chief Director, Global Media Alliance)

In 2024, Emma Wenani, Chief Director at Global Media Alliance (GMA), played a pivotal role in several key projects and initiatives.

Under her leadership, GMA organized the 9th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards. The event saw a record-breaking participation with over 700 nominations—a 20% increase from the previous year. Notably, two new categories, ‘Bar of the Year’ and ‘Bartender of the Year’, were introduced to acknowledge the contributions of hospitality professionals. Ms. Wenani expressed her enthusiasm about the industry’s growth, stating that the high volume of entries is a testament to the remarkable growth and innovation within Ghana’s beverage industry. 

In February 2024, Ms. Wenani spearheaded the Bartenders Masterclass, an event designed to enhance the skills of both seasoned and aspiring bartenders. She highlighted the importance of utilizing local ingredients in mixology, aiming to craft world-class beverages that tell unique stories. She emphasized that bartenders are not just servers but storytellers who bring brands to life through their craft. 

As part of GMA’s commitment to advancing the public relations profession, Ms. Wenani led the organization of the WPRD Festival Summit in July 2024. The summit focused on the transformative power of public relations in today’s dynamic landscape, with a special emphasis on AI and sustainability.Ms. Wenani expressed excitement about hosting the event, highlighting its role in exploring opportunities and challenges in the evolving PR industry. 

Demonstrating a commitment to mentorship and education, Ms. Wenani led a GMA initiative to empower young women at the African Science Academy. The program aimed to inspire students to find their voices and pursue careers in STEM fields. Ms. Wenani emphasized the power of education and mentorship in uplifting young women. 

In September 2024, under Ms. Wenani’s leadership, GMA was honored as the ‘Premium Corporate Communications Brand of the Year’ at the Made-in-Ghana Awards. She expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing it to the hard work and dedication invested in building a strong communications brand

7. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson (Foundation Sustainability and External Comms Manager, Telecel Ghana)

In 2024, Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, serving as the Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, led several impactful initiatives across health, education, and community development

Under her leadership, the Telecel Ghana Foundation conducted free bimonthly ultrasound scans for over 320 pregnant women in the Upper East Region, aiming to improve maternal and child health by providing essential prenatal care. The Foundation also organised Healthfest, a comprehensive health screening initiative in various communities, including Teacher Mante in the Eastern Region, benefiting about 500 residents. Services included checks for blood pressure, blood sugar, malaria, hepatitis B, HIV, and typhoid, along with general health consultations. 

The Homecoming Initiative assisted patients at the Kumasi South Hospital by settling outstanding medical bills, ensuring they receive necessary treatment and be discharged without financial burden. ​

Ms. Agyeiwaa also led her team to roll-out the Grow Girls in STEM, a program that empowered young girls in Koforidua through training in coding, robotics, and programming, aiming to bridge the digital skills gap and inspire future careers in STEM fields. ​

Additionally, the DigiTech Academy, a pilot program in Ho provided students with hands-on experience in technology, culminating in projects like miniature cranes and smart home models, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. ​

As an expert in stakeholder management, she led her organisation for the Ashanti Month Celebrations, a month-long series of events in the Ashanti Region to celebrate sports, culture, and community, including health initiatives and support for local traditions. 

Also in partnership with Touching the Lives of Girls Foundation International, the foundation commemorated this day at KNUST, providing education and resources to over 5,000 female students to promote menstrual hygiene and break associated taboos.

8. Cassandra Twum Ampofo, (Head, Public Relations Unit,Ghana Education Service Headquarters)

Cassandra Twum Ampofo serves as the Head of the Public Relations Unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), where she leads communication strategies and public relations initiatives. 

To ensure uniformity and professionalism in the organisation’s communication, she played a key role in the training for frontline directors, public relations officers and district directors on the Ghana Education Service’s brand guidelines. 

Ms. Twum Ampofo also co-chaired the Communication and Outreach Working Group for the Education Accountability Framework panel discussion and initiative supported by the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), which aims to improve quality in low-performing basic education schools and strengthen equity and accountability across the education sector. She supported the drafting of strategies to engage communities, promote accountability, enhance understanding of programs among others. 

In preparation towards the roll-out of the new Senior High School curriculum, she led a stakeholder engagement with students, teachers, parents and community leaders in a bid to secure their buy-in which is crucial to shaping effective policies. 

Cassandra has served as commentator for Ghana’s Independence Day parade for six (6) consecutive years. 

9. Maame Akua Amoah Twum  (Communications Coordinator for Anglophone West and North Africa, Afrobarometer)

Maame Akua Amoah Twum serves as Afrobarometer’s Communications Coordinator for North and Anglophone West Africa, based at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana).

In 2024, she demonstrated exceptional strategic and internal communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders and ensuring high visibility for Afrobarometer’s dissemination activities across her region. From event planning and media engagement to content creation and internal communications, Maame Akua played a pivotal role in advancing Afrobarometer’s digital-first, continent-wide communications strategy.

She strategically coordinated and executed high-impact dissemination events, particularly in Ghana ahead of the 2024 elections, generating widespread media attention around Afrobarometer’s findings. Her ability to position research for high-level influence was evident in the high-profile presentations she led, including briefings to the President, Prime Minister, and Parliament of Cabo Verde, and ministers in several other countries.

She secured top-tier placements in international and pan-African media and played a key role in media training for Afrobarometer staff and National Partner communications representatives. She also collaborated with the Capacity Building Team to train journalists in her region, and contributed to expanding the Network’s media and civil society organization (CSO) database.

Maame Akua made significant contributions to Afrobarometer’s 25th-anniversary campaign and coordinated media partnerships that elevated the Network’s visibility in North and Anglophone West Africa. Additionally, she led internal communications efforts for the Afrobarometer@25 celebrations, spearheading engaging activities that kept staff and partners informed and involved.

As part of CDD-Ghana’s Communications Team, Maame developed and implemented communication strategies, managed internal newsletters, and facilitated seamless information flow across departments to enhance employee engagement and alignment with the Center’s goals.

10. Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan (Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT)

In 2024, she spearheaded key initiatives promoting female participation in technology and led a national campaign equipping young people with critical IT skills. Her passion for mentorship is evident in her dedication to coaching young professionals in media, public relations, artificial intelligence, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In her capacity as the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE), she played a pivotal role in the re/Start initiative, a program designed to enhance digital technology competencies among the youth. The initiative aimed to reduce youth unemployment by offering training in areas such as Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing. The first phase of the entired program successfully trained two thousand, nine hundred and fifty four participants.

She led the stakeholder campaign of the Technology-Enabled Open School Project (TeOSS) implemented by Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) in partnership with UNESCO and Huawei. The initiative which is part of a global intervention leveraged technology to enhance the digital skills of students from diverse backgrounds including girls, persons with disabilities and rural under-served communities, thereby contributing directly to Ghana’s progress towards all targets of SDG 4.

Kobi Hemaa led her team to implement PR campaign for the eskills4Jobs initiative, that resulted in empowering two thousand, seven hundred and thirty-five participants with the digital capabilities necessary to thrive in today’s global job market.

Through strategic content creation and management, she has significantly enhanced social media engagement and visibility for numerous high-profile politically exposed persons. Currently, she manages the social media accounts of certain key political figures, fostering stronger connections with their audiences and stakeholders. Her work underscores a deep commitment to shaping and elevating the public image of PEPs while skillfully navigating the complexities of their roles in society.

Women in PR Ghana Stars

Women in PR Ghana also recognizes the outstanding work of these PR Stars, Suzy Ansah, Regional Marketing Specialist for West & Central Africa, US Agency for Global Media and Voice of America, Linda Segbefia, Corporate Communications Officer for UBA, Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah, Corporate Communications Public Affairs Specialist, Nestle Central & West Africa and Priscilla Mawuena, Communications Officer, World Health Organization, Tanzania. 

Suzy Ansah (Regional Marketing Specialist for West and Central Africa at the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and Voice of America (VOA))

Suzy has played a pivotal role in strengthening the visibility and impact of Voice of America (VOA) across West and Central Africa. She has also been instrumental in advancing journalism in the region. One of her notable initiatives was organizing a three-day intensive training session on “AI in Journalism” for VOA media partners in Ghana, held in Accra and Kumasi. This program equipped journalists with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their reporting, enhancing the quality and efficiency of news production.

In 2024, she spearheaded the promotion of VOA’s U.S. presidential election coverage, crafting compelling campaigns that boosted affiliate participation. She also facilitated partnerships with key radio stations in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, ensuring broader access to credible news. Despite budgetary constraints, she championed cost-effective solutions, such as leveraging DSTV and the VOA app, to streamline content distribution.

Her expertise extends beyond media relations—Suzy’s data-driven approach has optimized content performance monitoring, setting new operational standards at VOA. A Chartered Marketer and MBA candidate, she blends strategic communication with business acumen, positioning herself as a leader in regional PR.

Her ability to navigate cross-border collaborations, mentor industry peers, and drive impactful campaigns cements her as a dynamic force in public relations.

Linda Segbefia, (Corporate Communications Officer, UBA Ghana)

Linda Segbefia, a seasoned communications expert with about eight (8) years communications experience. In 2024, she launched her website LindaSegbefia.com, a platform to share compelling stories that celebrate resilience, individual and corporate triumphs, and cultural heritage. The website offers a diverse range of content, including brand narratives, impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and features on African cinema, reflecting Linda’s passion for storytelling and cultural celebration.

Additionally, Linda supported UBA’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts on initiatives such as Braille Account, a pioneering product designed to provide inclusive banking solutions for visually impaired individuals, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in financial inclusion and innovation, ensuring that no one is left behind. The initiatives also include the flagship National Essay Competition which has empowered countless students by providing scholarships to pursue higher education and the Read Africa project. These initiatives led to the Bank’s recognition as ​Most Sustainable Bank of the Year 2024. 

With her strong interest in CSR, Ms. Segbefia also supported her organization’s environmental sustainability activity when they participated in the national Green Ghana Day campaign by planting trees.

Priscilla Mawuena Adjeidu (Communications Officer, World Health Organization, Tanzania)

Mawuena is a dynamic and results-driven communications professional with about six years communications experience. She currently serves as the Communications Officer for the World Health Organization (WHO), Tanzania, where she has been instrumental in increasing the visibility of the country office and advancing key health priorities. Her ability to craft and execute innovative communication strategies has positioned WHO Tanzania as a leading voice in public health advocacy.

She led the development and execution of WHO Tanzania’s communications strategy, aligning it with the Ministry of Health’s approach, which significantly increased the office’s visibility and engagement. She organized and coordinated a large-scale regional event in Tanzania, hosting over 400 participants, including global health leaders, to discuss pressing Non-Communicable Disease issues. She also spearheaded WHO Tanzania’s first Walk the Talk campaign in five years, bringing together over 300 participants, including the Minister of Health, to promote healthier lifestyles. Her efforts in leading advocacy for Africa’s malaria vaccine rollout, with pilot projects in Benin and Malawi, ensured effective communication and public engagement.

Mawuena dramatically improved WHO Tanzania’s media presence through the Health Journalist Programme, quarterly media briefings, and op-eds for key health leaders. She also led a digital strategy that grew WHO Tanzania’s Twitter followers from 6,000 to over 10,000 in one year. She designed and produced WHO Tanzania’s 2024 Biennial Report, developed fact sheets on Marburg recovery and cholera response, and created over 10 impactful videos on global health issues. Her work in facilitating content placement in 15+ media outlets and strengthening WHO’s donor visibility efforts secured additional funding from the Irish Embassy in Tanzania.

She trained over 60 WHO Tanzania staff members in social media, storytelling, and public speaking, empowering 48 active contributors to enhance the organization’s digital presence. She also managed communications during high-profile health emergencies, including cholera and Marburg outbreaks, ensuring accurate public messaging and government collaboration.

Mawuena’s expertise in strategic communication, media engagement, and stakeholder collaboration has earned her recognition as one of WHO Africa’s top young communications professionals. Her ability to manage cross-border initiatives, mentor young PR practitioners, and execute high-impact campaigns makes her a standout leader in global health communications.

Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah (Corporate Communications Public Affairs Specialist, Nestlé Central & West Africa)

Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah is a communications professional, blending creativity, influence, and expertise to redefine corporate communications. Her dedication to excellence, mentorship, and innovation is admired by many industry professionals.

Lorrencia’s Perspectives with Lorrie, a platform that has over the period sparked insightful conversations around real-life issues that shape our everyday experiences. Her ability to craft narratives and drive impactful discussions has strengthened visibility and awareness of global nuances that demand attention. 

In 2024, she continued to make an impact as a Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Specialist for Nestlé, solidifying her position as a leader in the field.

Lorrencia’s creativity, industry influence, and strong advocacy for a better community set her apart. She redefines communication trends through her confident public speaking and commitment to shaping the next generation of PR professionals. Her ability to blend corporate storytelling with engaging, real-world insights makes her a leader in the field, continuously inspiring and transforming Ghana’s PR landscape.

Limitations and Challenges:

The challenges faced by the Jury have remained consistent with previous years. Despite the remarkable contributions of many professionals to outstanding campaigns, the information shared about their work remains limited. As PR and Communication professionals, much of our impact happens behind the scenes, but it is increasingly important to maintain updated LinkedIn profiles and leverage social media to build strong personal brands. This became evident during our research, as we sought additional data to support the entries received.

Conclusion

As an organisation, it is our hope to use these listings to spotlight more women to serve as role models and mentors in our bid to increase female leadership in the PR industry in Ghana, the African continent and the world at large. 

Jury Members

  1. Faith Senam Ocloo, Founder Women in PR Ghana
  2. Yvette Kuwornu, Communications Specialist, GIZ Ghana/ Ghanaian- European Centre
  3. Whitney Boakye Mensah, Managing Partner, Innovations Events WBM & 3Music Women’s Brunch
  4. Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, Acting Director of Communications,  Afrobarometer 
  5. Denise Duncan, Senior Lecturer Central University, Ghana
  6. Ohenewaa Brown, Communications Coordinator, Women in PR Ghana
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Women in PR Ghana Unveils 2023 Top 10 PR Women Ghana

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Women in PR Ghana Hosts End of Year Glam Gala & Networking Event

Thursday, 14 December 2023 by WIPR Ghana

Women in PR Ghana has crowned its 2023 activities with the annual End of Year Glam Gala & Networking event.

The event which was hosted on December 9th, 2023, at Hotel Tchetche, East Legon, featured Mrs. Janet Sunkwa-Mills, Chairperson, Executive Women Network(EWN) as the special guest speaker.

Speaking on the topic:”Taking Leadership Roles As Women in 2024: The critical keys to open growth doors.”, Mrs. Sunkwa-Mills explained that women will excel in leadership roles, if they become intentional about transformation and provide clear direction to the team they lead.

She further noted that leaders can achieve their goals if they take steps to ensure the team members are aligned and motivated to reach the projected destination.

“A true leader knows where they are going and can envisage the future. They also go the extra mile to paint a vivid mental picture of where they want the team to go. It is however important for leaders to understand the capabilities and strengths of their team members.” she added.

Speaking at the opening session of the event, Joyce Ahiadorme, President, Women in PR Ghana expressed her excitement over the successes chalked by Women in PR Ghana Community.

Key among these she said was the community’s contribution in shaping Public Relations professionals in the country.

“I am particularly excited because I find these events as a great opportunity to reflect on these achievements and strategise on the approach to improve on the community’s impact.

As part of the event, Shirley Tony Kum, Corporate Communications Manager, Vivo Energy, Ghana, and Naa Korkoi Essah, PR Manager, Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation who were named among the 2022 top 10 Women in PR Ghana were invited to share among other things, how they have navigated professional challenges to remain successful and relevant in their careers.

According to them, their resilience towards excellence accounted for their achievement and successes.

The event was a night of glamour, which brought together female professionals and students in the PR and Communications industry to celebrate their achievements for the year and network with one another, while they fortify themselves for leadership opportunities in 2024. Ohenewaa Brown was the MC for the event.

With good food, drinks and great conversations, the event did not only provide a space for learning but also for building connections and fostering a supportive community within the industry.

The Women in PR Ghana End of Year Glam Gala & Networking Event, is an annual event that brings together female PR and Communications professionals to round up the year long activities, have fun, connect with colleagues and plan for the new year.

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Top 10 Women in PR Ghana for 2022

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 by WIPR Ghana

Amid the socio-economic challenges in 2022, expectations from leadership of organizations increased and communication professionals have had to give off their best to create value for and maintain their roles.

That coupled with increasing knowledge of Public Relations as an essential tool for growth of any organization, women practitioners continued to make remarkable strides to manage the image and reputation of their organizations.

The work of these women PR practitioners have not only produced value, inspiration and impact in the PR and communications industry, it has also contributed to the quest to shape the minds of young professionals to take up the industry in more creative and diverse ways.

In line with our purpose, Women in PR Ghana annually celebrates the work and expertise of some top 10 Women practicing Public Relations in Ghana, and how they have used their positions to drive positive change for their organization, the PR profession and society.

With these celebrations, we seek to highlight these women who have demonstrated professionalism, innovation, and dedication in their work. Their recognition and achievements serve as inspiration to young professionals, especially women, who are constantly seeking for role models and mentors as they navigate the ever-changing PR ecology. Another objective of these listings is also to encourage professionals to be involved in changing the narrative around Public Relations and communication practice.

We have so far produced four (4) successful annual listings with the 2022 edition being the fifth.

Our 2022 Top 10 Women in PR Ghana list were nominated by the PR community via google forms which was published in December 2022. After the entries were received, a 3-member jury was tasked to review, research and shortlist the final 10 based on the below criteria:

  • Must be working or practicing public relations or communications in Ghana with at least 6 years’ experience and above.
  • Must have used various media (traditional and digital) to share Public Relations works and best practices.
  • Must have planned and executed successful campaigns for their organizations and or clients.
  • Must have been recognized through nominations and awards either on their own behalf or on behalf of their organisations or clients or recognized by their organisations.
  • Must have engaged in speaking opportunities.
  • Must have mentored, educated, and supported young PR professionals.
  • Must have led and championed campaigns that have informed the general public about public relations in Ghana and beyond.

Here is our top 10 PR Women in Ghana for the year 2022: 

  1. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah
  2. Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo
  3. Shirley Tony Kum
  4. Sophia Kudjordji
  5. Patricia Aba Mensah 
  6. Praise Nutakor
  7. Baaba Cofie
  8. Esi Asante Antwi
  9. Ohenewaa Brown
  10. Naa Korkoi Essah

Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah (CEO and Lead Communications Strategist – Strategic Communications Africa Ltd)

Ms Esther Cobbah has carved a niche for herself as one of Ghana’s top-notch communications experts. For close to three decades, she has led award-winning communication strategies and campaigns for numerous organizations at Stratcomm Africa, a 360-communication agency she founded. With more than 30 years of communication experience, she continues to inspire and shape the PR and communications industry with her craft. 

In the past year, under her leadership, Stratcomm Africa embarked on a number of communication activities worthy of mention and emulation. Notable among these activities is    the maiden Annual Brand Reputation Week and Awards; an initiative that gives opportunity for individuals and organisations to deepen their appreciation of effective communication approaches for personal brand enhancement as well as business/organisational growth and survival. About 30 small and medium enterprises had capacity-building opportunities in corporate communications.

In 2022 also, Stratcomm Africa under Ms Cobbah’s leadership organised the 10th anniversary edition of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, a commitment to empower Ghanaians to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles and promote the UN SDGs. 

Ms Cobbah also launched her maiden book “Dare To Be” which catalogued the individual journeys of six (6) outstanding Ghanaian female entrepreneurs.

In terms of awards and recognition, in 2022, Ms Esther Cobbah was ranked among the Top 100 Women CEOs in Africa and was named the Woman of the Year at the 2022 Ghana Outstanding Women’s Award (GOWA). She was also acknowledged at the African Communications event in Côte D’Ivoire as the Public Relations Personality of the Year 2022 ‘As De La Communications’ (ASCOM) for her stellar achievements in communications. She was also listed among the five leading corporate communications professionals in West Africa by bizwatchnigeria.ng.

Ms Cobbah sits as a board member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) and also serves on the Governing Council of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR). 

Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo (Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs – Hollard Ghana)

2022 was another exciting year for Ms Ofori-Dwumfuo as she continued to ignite energy and dynamism in the insurance industry. 

She maintained her lead in campaigns and projects for Hollard Ghana through initiatives such as the H. Insured Finance Literacy Series, and the Hollard X Academic Streetwise Finance Mentoring, by signing on the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) and University of Cape Coast(UCC) as Hollard X Academia Partners.

Ms. Ofori-Dwumfuo further leveraged some events and platforms such as The Ghana Institute of Journalism Academic Practitioner Conference, Brand Conference Africa, Women in PR Ghana Summit Mentorship Session, and Twitter Spaces to share her experience in practicing PR and Marketing and how to win in the industry.

Through her significant contributions in marketing communications, she was awarded the ‘Marketing Practitioner of the Year’ 2022 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG).

Through her leadership, Hollard Life won the Product of Year at the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana Awards as well as three (3) awards at the National PR and Communications Excellence Awards, organised by the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.

In July 2022, she was among 50 women recognised by ‘Her Network’ as one of the inspiring PR Women on World PR Day.

Shirley Tony Kum (Corporate Communications Manager – Vivo Energy Ghana)

Ms. Shirley Tony Kum, an award-winning communications specialist who is passionate about making a desired impact in society towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), led her organisation to have an amazing year through various initiatives, campaigns, and awards. 

She led Vivo Energy Ghana’s top of mind campaigns and projects such as, Stop, Think & Drive , the International Women Day event, Vivo Energy Community Digital Literacy Project, Pink October and Energizing Hope Employee Charity Programme.

She also brought her excellent and solid crisis communication and stakeholder engagement skills to bear when she effectively managed crises for her organisation in 2022.  

In the year under review, she spoke at a number of events and mentored others at many events including, GBC’s Women Voice, IDMC, The Young Africa Media Fellowship (YAMF) among others.

Under her leadership in 2022, Vivo Energy won many awards including Hall of Fame for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility at the 2022 Oil and Gas Awards,  Best Company in Community Development & Infrastructure Project and Best Company in Clean Water Provision Project at the 6th Edition of the Sustainability & Social Investment Awards, NO. 1 Oil Marketing Company and Overall Best in Digital Marketing.

She also led her communications team to win the Best In-house team at the National Public Relations and Communications Award held by the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana in 2022.

Madam Tony Kum has served as the Honorary Secretary of the Institute of Public Relations Ghana since 2020 and is a member of the Publicity, Publication and International Affairs Committee of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana.

Sophia Kudjordji (Chief Corporate Communications Officer – Jospong Group of Companies)

Sophia Kudjordji remains a multiple-award winning communications expert who has drawn on her expertise to give value to her organization in the previous years and all through 2022.

Ms Kudjordji is keen on mentorship and avails herself to mentor many young professionals. She mentored at the Women in PR Ghana Summit Mentorship Session and the fifth batch of the Comms Mentoring Programme by the Comms Avenue. She was also named as an Advisory Board member of The Comms Avenue. 

She has played a key role in sharing her expertise and experience and inspiring the young ones by taking up many speaking engagements such as the National Brands Innovations Forum 2022, GIJ Academic Practitioner Conference, IPR Webinar, Virtuous Ladies Connect among others.

Ms Kudjordji was featured on the cover of Brand Focus Africa Magazine and awarded the Brands Communication Personality of the Year at the National Brands Innovation Awards 2022 by RAD Communications and the 2022 Best Leadership – Woman at the Pan African Corporates Awards of Innovation and Integration by Révélation Public Relations & Corporate Communications in Benin.

She was an Honouree of #WeLeadComms and was honoured with Excellence in Corporate Communications Award by Women’s Choice Awards Africa. She was again named among the five leading Corporate Communications Professionals in West Africa by bizwatchnigeria.ng .

As part of her highlights for the year, the Jospong Group of Companies received four awards at the 5th Edition of the Ghana Business Awards.

Patricia Aba Mensah (Head of Cluster Communications, Sustainable Economic Development – GIZ Ghana) 

Patricia Aba Mensah is a bilingual Public Relations and Communications Specialist with over 16 years’ experience.

As the communications lead, Patricia was instrumental in making communications and publicity popular amongst programmes within the cluster.  She advocated for the allocation of budget lines for communications and public relations activities for projects/programmes within the cluster and for the cluster itself, leading to projects recruiting strong communications professionals for their communications activities.

As part of her works in 2022, she led the communication group to promote and organise the Ghana Job Fair 2022 in four locations: Accra, Sunyani, Kumasi, and Tamale and the promotion of the Ghana Labour Department’s work through the design and implementation of a campaign float. She provided communications support to the promotion and visibility of the ‘African Women Leaders Network’ and the Gender and Migration Conference 2022 and co-led communications for the launch of the West Africa Vehicle Academy in Accra, organised by Rana Motors, Bosch and GIZ Ghana West Africa Vehicle Academy.

Ms Mensah also co-led the GIZ Ghana 2022 International Women’s Day Campaign which produced a compelling story of a female tractor driver, a female sprayer/welder and a female fashion designer, who are breaking the odds in their respective fields.

In November 2022, Ms Mensah was recognised for her outstanding communications support to one of the GIZ-implemented global projects where she spearheaded several media campaigns to move ‘the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation’ from a zero media visibility status to about 12 unique media mentions within a year.

She moderated the grand opening of a state-of-the-art West African Vehicle Academy #WAVA launch of the Aya Institute for Finance & Management.

Praise Nutakor (Head of Communications and Partnerships – UNDP)

Praise Nutakor maintained her name as the SDG Woman in the minds of many. She is a result-driven communications expert with over 13 years’ experience in communications strategy development and implementation.

She is passionate about development communications and is evident in her many works for the United Nations Development Programme.

As part of her work in 2022, Praise championed numerous SDG activities including Save our Ocean, Clean Energy, Food Security in Ghana, Climate Action and many others.

Ms Nutakor has great mentorship skills and keenly advocates for mentoring the next generation. She participated in the Ghana Institute of Journalism mentorship dinner and Women in PR mentorship session.

She also contributed to many conversations of impact that have shaped lives and contributed to the growth of the PR and Communications industry. 

In 2022, Ms Nutakor was acknowledged by her UNDP resident representative for her dedication to UNDP’s growth and promotion of programmes. 

Baaba Cofie (Managing Partner – Mahogany Consult)

For the past years Baaba has drawn on her expertise in Public Relations and its related areas to continue to impact young professionals and also contribute effectively to her field of work.

In March 2022, Ms Cofie, together with her co-founder Esi Asante-Antwi, led their organization Mahogany Consult to celebrate their 10th anniversary, under the theme: From a Seed to a Tree. 

As part of their 10th-anniversary celebrations, coupled with their desire to groom the next generation of PR Professionals, Baaba Cofie and her partner launched a support programme for selected PR Departments in some communications schools in Ghana.

Beyond this milestone, Ms Cofie kept making an impact through numerous speaking engagements throughout the year. She had speaking engagements at events including Obaasima Summit 2022, Women in PR International Women Day celebration, World PR Day 2022 and a number of key events surrounding their anniversary.

As an academia, who teaches at the Wisconsin International University College and an industry expert, Ms. is passionate about mentorship. She believes that it is necessary to expose students and young professionals to the realities of the field. 

She is the founder of ‘Live Move Have your Being’, a charity organisation she established to support families struggling with infertility. 

In 2022, Mahogany Consult was adjudged the Best in Social Media Management at the IPR Ghana National Excellence Awards.  

Esi Asante-Antwi (Managing Partner – Mahogany Consult)

Esi Asante-Antwi, Managing Partner of Mahogany Consult, has demonstrated resilience in building a business and spearheading female entrepreneurship in Public Relations. 

As part of the 10th anniversary of Mahogany Consult in 2022, Ms. Asante-Antwi, together with her partner, Baaba Cofie collaborated with Women in PR Ghana to inspire young professionals in an International Women Day event celebration dubbed “An Evening under the Mahogany Tree.” 

They also engaged in a number of media appearances to share their entrepreneurial journey notable among them includes featuring on The Couch by Ama Pratt on Pan African TV. She also featured on The PL Show on Joy Prime and also on several online news platforms.

She was a discussant on a panel at a Department of Communications Studies of the University of Ghana webinar that discussed “Evolving Career Opportunities in Media and Communication Industries.” 

In 2022, Ms. Asante-Antwi also led her company to facilitate the 3rd edition of their flagship event, PR101 Workshop designed for SMEs and Startups. 

As a political communications expert, Ms Asante-Antwi moderated a multiple paper presentation on the Russian Ukrainian Crisis at the Wisconsin International University College where she is also a lecturer and teaches Introduction to Public Relations, Issues and Crises Communication, and Media Relations.

In 2022, Mahogany Consult was adjudged the Best in Social Media Management during the IPR Ghana National Excellence Awards.  

Ohenewaa Brown (Manager Communications and PR – ActionAid Ghana)

Ohenewaa Brown is a corporate communications practitioner with specialized skills in media relations and production, events management, community relations, stakeholder engagement and development communications. 

Ms Brown’s works highlight her passion for corporate social responsibility as she has led her organization to achieve many transformative and impact activities that have changed the narratives of people in the society. She plays a key role in change communication and advocacy where she supports campaigns against witchcraft accusations in Ghana, and climate justice.

In 2022, Ms Brown participated in many young generation engagements which sought to mentor and inspire young professionals of the industry. She subscribes to the fact that, “we are all products of mentorship” and that professionals grow and learn more through such engagements. She shared her expertise and experience in events such as Women in PR Ghana Industry vs Classroom, the Ghana Institute of Journalism Mentorship Dinner, BarCamp Series event, International Women’s Day, alongside some significant classroom and media engagements.

Ms. Brown, a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK, also shared her experience writing a series of articles for the Business and Financial Times newspaper on topics such as Protecting Women’s Right and Making Schools Girl Friendly.

Prior to her career in PR and Communications, Ohenewaa practiced journalism for five(5) years and she rose through the ranks to become Senior Broadcaster and Parliamentary Correspondent from 2014 to 2016.

Her passion for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development is evident in her host of her CSR Lense, an online show focused on engaging experts in academia, corporate entities and NGO’s on CSR and sustainability. 

Naa Korkoi Essah (Public Relations Manager – Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, Ghana)

Naa Korkoi Essah through her work in 2022 contributed immensely to shining light on the practice of Public Relations in the public sector. She played a key role in spearheading activities that sought to project well the works of her ministry.

In 2022, she led numerous publicity work on initiatives by her ministry such as the Policy Fair Celebration, Girls in ICT Programme, and the Digilisation Readiness Workshop.

She embarked on numerous media engagements on behalf of her ministry’s Girls in ICT Programme, an initiative that sought to train young girls in five (5) regions including Bono East, Bono, Ahafo, Savannah and Northern Region and encourage them to take up courses in ICT.

Ms Essah was adjudged the Outstanding Woman in Public Relations (Public Sector) at the 11th Marketing World Awards 2022 by Instinct Wave. She was also given a citation for Excellence in Promoting Digital Initiatives at the 4th National Communications Awards organised by RAD Communications.

She was selected among the 2022 Cohort of the Young Africa Media Fellowship.

Naa had speaking engagements in the Women in PR Ghana Industry vs Classroom Series and as a moderator for Panafyl-Ghana’s virtual conference in the year. 

Limitations and Challenges:

This year’s challenges haven’t been much different from previous years. There’s still very limited information around what many PR professionals do and share. While our work mostly puts us behind the scenes, it has become important for PR and Communication professionals to have updated Linkedin profiles and use social media to build their personal brands. We noticed this was one of the challenges as we researched more data to support the entries received. 

Conclusion

As an organisation, we hope to use this listing to spotlight more women to serve as role models and mentors in our bid to increase female leadership in the PR industry in Ghana, Africa, and globally. 

JURY MEMBERS

Yvette Kuwornu:  Development Communications Professional, GIZ Ghana/Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development

Ama Amoah: Communications & Events Senior Specialist, Afreximbank

Millicent Atugubah: Communications Specialist, GRIDCo

Faith Senam Ocloo: Founder, Women in PR Ghana 

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Top 10 PR Women in Ghana 2021

Sunday, 27 March 2022 by admin

The seeming recovery process from a global pandemic such as COVID-19 has been quite a challenge for many organizations and industry professionals.  

For Public Relations practitioners, organizations all over the world are constantly relying on them to showcase the value their organisations are providing towards their internal and external stakeholders. 

To be successful, PR professionals are to demonstrate their value, agility, and digital savviness in order to project their contribution to the industry as well as their individual organisations. 

Since our first release of the Top 10 Women in PR list in 2017, we have taken up the task each year to closely monitor the journey of women Public Relations practitioners in Ghana  to find out how these women are projecting the profession and at the same time inspiring many young ones to aspire for excellence. 

The main objective behind these listings is not to just celebrate PR women but to continue to highlight the growing importance of female presence in leadership and by way of our contribution to achieving gender equality in the PR industry. 

In this 2021 edition of our Top 10 Women in PR Ghana, we added a new element which allowed the PR community to nominate their top PR women for the year 2021 via google forms. We received entries after which a 3-member jury was tasked to review and shortlist the entries based on the below criteria:   

  • Must be working or practicing public relations or communications with at least 6 years’ experience and above
  • Must have planned and executed successful campaigns for their organizations and or clients
  • Must have used various mediums (traditional and new media) to share their works as Public Relations Professionals
  • Must have been recognized through nominations and awards either on their own behalf or on behalf of their organisations or clients
  • Must have engaged in speaking opportunities
  • Must have mentored, educated, and supported other PR professionals
  • Must have led and champion campaigns that have informed the general public about public relations in Ghana and beyond

Here is our top 10 PR Women in Ghana for the year 2021: 

  1. Shirley Tony Kum 
  2. Sophia Kudjordji
  3. Praise Nutakor
  4. Cynthia Ofori Dwumfuo
  5. Veronica Ofosuhemaa Owusu-Ansah
  6. Joyce Ahiadorme
  7. Afia Drah
  8. Mina Okuru
  9. Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny
  10. Akosua Kwafo Ogyiri 

Shirley Tony Kum (Corporate Communications Manager, Vivo Energy Ghana)

Shirley is that light that keeps shinning at all corners. The year 2021 has been another remarkable and impactful career journey for Shirley and her organization as reflected in their projects, campaigns, and recognitions.

From driving their National Road Safety Campaign for Transporters dubbed ‘Stop, Think & Drive’ to launching Vivo Energy Community Digital Literacy Project and IWD Event, we can appreciate the strategic role of the communications function at Vivo Energy Ghana. 

Her works also highlight several activities targeted at their employees, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. 

Shirley has led Vivo Energy Ghana to win a number of awards and recognition including Vivo Energy Ghana being inducted into the Hall of Fame for excellence in CSR at the 2021 edition of the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards, their #roadsafety campaign dubbed Stop, Think, & Drive adjudged winner of the Reputation Award Category across the Vivo Energy Group, adjudged most promising organization in Learning and Development Practice at the 2021 HR Focus Awards, winning the Employee Communications Category of the 2020 #SABRE Awards at the African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference in September 2021.

As an all-rounder senior communications executive, Shirley keeps spreading her light through  mentorship and speaking engagements. Shirley has secured speaking engagements at a number of events and mentored many others including speaking at the Today’s Woman Empowerment Summit, Africa Corporate Lounge, UKGCC press Freedom Day roundtable event, Agrihouse Foundation AG-STUD Africa Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue Bootcamp amongst several others.

She was appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the African University College of Communications and continues to serve as the Honorary Secretary of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.  

Shirley has a solid track record of effectively managing the company’s reputation by demonstrating a deeper understanding of the interrelationships between the PR function and sales growth. 

With all these achievements and more in the year 2021, we are proud to name her as one our top 10 women. 

Sophia Kudjordji (Group Head, Communications, Jospong Group of Companies)

With several years of experience in the media and communications industry, Sophia continues to remain relevant in the industry. The year 2021 was one that was no different from what we have witnessed in the previous years.

As the Group head of communications, Sophia brings her expertise as a multi-award-winning communications leader with a strong track record of building the function and teams at her organization.

On speaking engagements, and interviews, Sophia always avail herself to  share and inspire. In the year under review, she featured on the Y leaderboard series on YFM,  where she shared inspiring lessons that will help young professionals to hone their leadership skills. She also made apearances on the real show on Metro TV, Obaa Mbo on TV Africa, The Business and Financial Times Newspaper Lifestyle Cover with the title “Sophia Kudjordzi-the making of the Silk and Steel Communications Juggernauts,’ The Communication Masterclass and has spoken on a number of events and platforms throughout the year. 

She won the Corporate Communication Professional of the year at the 10th Marketing Awards, and together with her communications team won eight (8) awards at the National Communications Awards in 2021. 

Sophia served as a member of  The Comms Avenue Mentoring Programme, the Global Women in Public Relations IWD Mentorship Program and has mentored several young PR professionals. 

She certainly deserves to be named among our top 10 for continuing to show leadership and encourage more women to aspire for same and more. 

Praise Nutakor (Head of Communications and Partnerships, UNDP Ghana) 

Praise is a result-driven communications expert in charge of communications strategy development and implementation.

Throughout the year 2021, Praise has actively been supporting the efforts of her organization by equally amplifying information on her social media pages especially on LinkedIn and Facebook. She was awarded by her organization for her outstanding leadership.

As a leadership with outstanding track record, Praise affectionately called the SDG woman, has led multinational projects including the YouthConnect Africa; a youth led conference which brought together over 2000 young delegates with high profiles from across the continent, organized strategic communication training for district assemblies, also led a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) training for journalists and many more. 

She participated in the Global Women in Public Relations International Women’s Day Mentorship Program and currently serves as an Advisory Member for Women in PR Ghana. 

Praise has great leadership and mentoring skills, and passionate about development communications for change especially the SDG Goals. 

Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo (Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Hollard Ghana) 

In the last couple of years, Cynthia has ignited energy and dynamism to how insurance is communicated and marketed in Ghana. 

In the year 2021, Cynthia led campaigns and projects for Hollard Group through their streetwise thought leadership platform, the introduction of the Hollardites Women Project 2021, Hollard and Melcom awareness week, H. Insured Webinar Series, the refurbishing of the ICT centre at Nima Cluster of Schools, donation to support the Trust Mother and Child Hospital amongst others. 

Under her leadership, her organization won Brand of the year at the Ghana Insurance Awards, adjudged for the second time, Insurance Company (General) of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) awards, Top award in Africa for Financial Communications, Certificate of Excellence for Employee Communications and Certificate of Excellence for West Africa region at the 2021 SABRE Awards and she was named a judge for gender mainstreaming awards. 

On media engagements, Cynthia has projected her voice and expertise via platforms such as YFM, TV3 as well as Newmont Ghana’s Gold New Futures for Girls Leadership Camp, Africa Comms Week, Springboard Hangout Women on the go amongst others. 

She was listed among 25 remarkable innovators who are addressing the industry’s challenges with ingenuity and creativity in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Provoke Media. She was also featured on Women In Marketing 2021 by naughtybanana.co.za.

Veronica Ofosuhemaa Owusu-Ansah (Head of Brand Communications and Business Development for Quick Angels Limited & Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited) 

Veronica is a passionate brand and external relations strategist who has worked in an integrated marketing communication function as well as creating business leads for brands. 

She has initiated and led successful campaigns, products and projects that has attracted  some award and recognition to brands she worked for. 

Veronica has created a strong brand visibility for her organization and also supported in doing same for their CEO’s who have be recognized on many platforms and events. 

In the year 2021, she was awarded Woman of Excellence, Marketing and Corporate communications and Best Communications team SME category at the National communications awards, adjudged 4th finalist in Multinational/Pan African Positive Role Model, West Africa Awards. Her organization Quick Angels Limited also won emerging brand of the year, Quick Credit & Investment Micro – Credit Ltd won Micro-credit company of the year the Made in Ghana Awards.

She was also a guest on Women in PR Ghana bi-monthly Facebook Live series.

Joyce Ahiadorme (Transformation and Internal Communications Manager, FanMilk- Danone)

Joyce has rich experience in leading tailored initiatives in community and industrial relations management, Government Engagements, PR and Marketing campaigns. 

Although her current role is more of internal communications, she still uses her social media platforms to amplify her company’s campaigns and initiatives including actively supporting their products such as ‘Go Slo, Nutriday and Fan Ice’ amongst others. 

She is an enthusiastic champion for the environment, sustainability, women and children empowerment initiatives and this is evident in what she supports and believes in. 

She is also passionate about harnessing the docile powers of women which led her to start an initiative called the Girls Goal Getters where she uses her experience and resources to support and mentor other women to set goals, be advocates, and have accountability partners.

She was nominated for the Corporate Communications Professional by the National Communications Awards and appeared on Women in PR Facebook Live series and The Comms Convo Gh. 

Joyce is very resourceful, has excellent leadership and mentorship skills and serves as an Advisory member for Women in PR Ghana. 

Afia Drah (Communication and Business Development Manager, The Trust Hospital) 

Afia is an integrated communications expert with over 13 years of varied experiences spanning, corporate communication and public relations, multimedia, business development, production, and branded content.

Afia brings her experience working in TV, Radio, and the creative agency to bear in all her communications across many channels. She is a storyteller, screenwriter, media and communications content developer and trainer. 

Throughout the year 2021, Afia has hosted a number of discussions on social media especially on Clubhouse where she created “Coffee or Tea” with over 1,500 members, Co-host of Comms Conversations GH and also started #TalkingDrahm on Twitter. 

Afia is one of the few communications professionals who has created a voice on social media especially on Twitter with amassing over 6k followers. She uses her platform to discuss varied social, professional, and personal issues.  

She featured on Women in PR Ghana Facebook Live Series. She is an Accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana serving as the Executive council Member, treasurer. She’s also a member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK CIPR, and African Public Relations Association (APRA).

Afia is an avid foodie passionate about the food and culinary eco-system.

Mina Okuru Addico (Communications Manager, Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration)

Mina is a communications professional with a proven experience and in-depth knowledge in corporate communications and public relations. 

She has demonstrable record in employee engagement, media relations, political and public diplomacy, reputation, and crises management. 

In her current role as the communications manager with GIZ, Mina leads in the implementation of the Centre’s communications and engagement strategy which includes building, maintaining and creating collaborative relations that advance the centre’s goals. 

Mina is also resourceful and has been of great support to many professionals through mentorship and advisory services. She has featured on The Comms Avenue, Women in PR Ghana Facebook Live Series, etc.

She is a podcaster where she hosts a podcast on migration, employment, diaspora and reintegration.

Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny (Knowledge Translation Manager, Afrobarometer) 

In her capacity as the Knowledge Translation Manager, Josephine translates Afrobarometer’s research and analysis into meaningful messages tailored to relevant policy makers and policy advocates. 

Josephine is a bilingual communications practitioner credited for several cutting-edge communication strategies across Africa. She continues to play key role in analysis and publication of Afrobarometer findings, and has authored research publications on several themes including youth, migration, media freedom, violent extremism, public service delivery, and democracy. 

Her expertise includes data analysis and visualization, stakeholder engagement, government relations, media relations, digital public relations, and issues and crisis management.

She is also an accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations UK. She serves as a member of the Executive Council of the Institute of Public Relations Ghana, and is the Chair of the Public Relations and Public Issues Committee.”

We call her the numbers woman as she is one of the few women in communications with specialization in that area. 

 Akosua Kwafo Ogyiri (Communication & Media Manager, WaterAid Ghana) 

Akosua Kwafo Ogyiri is a communications professional and digital media strategist with about 10 years industry experience working and consulting for organisations in education, entertainment, aviation, humanitarianism, automobile, banking and finance, education, energy, construction, mining, power generation, FMCG and technology.

She is a great communicator and has good networking and interpersonal skills. She is also a team builder and player with a drive for an initiative.

In the year 2021, Akosua featured on a number of platforms where she shared great insights on her role in communications including speaking on the Communications Masterclass, The Comms Conversation GH, Facebook Live Talk etc

Limitations and Challenges:

As a team, putting together this list has been a herculean task  because PR professionals are  yet to embrace complete use of digital platforms to showcase their works. Many professionals have still  not updated their LinkedIn profile and barely invest in personality PR for themselves. 

We observed that there was also very little information found to support many of the entries submitted making it difficult for the jury to make any solid arguments on some of the entries. 

Conclusion

Our goal as Women in PR Ghana is to create role models who would inspire the next generation of women in PR to excel as female leaders. To the above listed women in PR, we salute your contribution to this objective and encourage many others to take inspiration. 

Future Listings

As another year has started, we would like to encourage PR women to invest more into their personal brand. We hope they would share their works, their story and their journey. This to some extent will help us highlight the many campaigns and projects that we undertake.

Jury Members

Ama Amoah: Communications & Events Senior Specialist, Afreximbank

Millicent Atugubah: Communications Specialist, GRIDCo

Yvette Kuwornu:  Development Communications Professional, The World Bank

Faith Senam Ocloo: Founder, Women in PR Ghana 

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