Edward Boateng honoured at EMY Africa awards
Mr Edward Boateng, a trailblaser in African media and an accomplished diplomat, has been celebrated with the Lifetime Media Excellence Award at the 9th EMY Africa Awards.
This prestigious honour acknowledges his groundbreaking efforts in deregulating media across Africa, empowering private media ownership, and championing African narratives on a global stage.
Mr Boateng’s career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to transforming the African media landscape.
He played a pivotal role in advocating media deregulation, dismantling state monopolies, and creating opportunities for private media houses to thrive.
His work directly contributed to the establishment of independent media outlets across the continent, which in turn fostered innovation, creativity, and diverse storytelling.
Reflecting on his achievements, Boateng said, “This award is a testament to the power of storytelling and the strides we’ve made as a continent to control our narrative. Media deregulation was key in ensuring Africa’s stories are told by its people, and I’m honoured to have been part of that journey.”
Recognising the power of media to shape perceptions, Mr Boateng brought global platforms like CNN to Africa, helping establish CNN’s Inside Africa and founding the CNN African Journalists Awards to spotlight and celebrate excellence in African journalism.
Establishing Global Media Alliance, one of the first Ghanaian-owned integrated communication agencies, Edward Boateng redefined media consumption and entertainment in Ghana, providing full end-to-end media offerings to consumers through Public Relations, Events, Production, and Broadcasting.
In partnership with the Silverbird Group, he also spearheaded the development of cinemas in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia, promoting local content and expanding access to African stories.
