Anita Akuffo and Serwaa Amihere
Two of Ghana’s leading female presenters — Anita Akua Akuffo of Media General (TV3) and Serwaa Amihere of the EIB Network (GHOne TV) — have been shortlisted among Africa’s Top Ten Female Presenters and Anchors for 2026.
The list was compiled by Empire Magazine Africa, and cuts across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Côte d’Ivoire, celebrating women who have over the years distinguished themselves in the media landscape.
Their work reflects the growing influence of African women in television and the importance of credible, engaging voices in the continent’s media landscape.
The others include Vimbai Mutinhiri Ekpenyong, ARISE News, Zimbabwe; Victoria Sibiya, NBS Television, Uganda; Caren Kibbett, KBC Television, Kenya; Ayo Mairo-Ese, ARISE News, Nigeria; and Vusiwe Ngcobo, SABC Sport and SABC News, South Africa.
The rest are Ojy Okpe, ARISE News, Nigeria; Rayana Assi, Life TV; Côte d’Ivoire and Olive Emodi, News Central TV, Nigeria.
Anita Akua Akuffo has more than a decade of experience in broadcasting.
She began gaining public attention through the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant in 2014 and subsequently developed her television career through programmes including Ghana’s Most Beautiful, The Afternoon Show and The Ladies Circle.
Her professional versatility, polished presentation and ability to connect with viewers have made her one of the most recognisable faces of Ghanaian television.
In 2025, she was appointed National Creative Ambassador for the Behind-the-Scenes project, reflecting her growing involvement in initiatives supporting young people and the creative industry.
Serwaa Amihere is recognised for her confident delivery and versatility across television programming.
At GHOne TV, she hosts GHToday and anchors the station’s prime-time news bulletin, bringing audiences coverage of current affairs, politics, business and social issues.
She has received several broadcasting recognitions, including the 2026 TV Female Presenter of the Year award at the GoldBod Radio and Television Personality Awards.
Her transition into legal practice, following her call to the Ghana Bar in 2025, adds another dimension to her professional profile and public engagement.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke