George Addo Jr.
{{Short description|Ghanaian sports journalist}}
{{Infobox person
| name = George Addo Jr.
| image = File:Reuben shot it 01.jpg
| caption =
| birth_place = Accra, Ghana - West Africa
| nationality = Ghanaian
| education = Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology & Linguistics
University of Ghana (2008 - 2012)
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (2004 - 2008)
| alma_mater = Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (2000 - 2004)
| occupation = Sports Journalist
| years_active = 2009 - present
| known_for = Football Radio & TV Commentary, Web reporting & Feature Documentaries, Sports Business, Sports Communication, Journalism & Broadcasting
| television = Touchline, Joy Sports Center, Joy News Sports Review, LockerRoom, and Sports Express
}}
George Addo Jr. is a Ghanaian sports journalist who has experience in covering sports on the continent of Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
He has worked with global media brands such as BBC World Service, Super Sport, Talk Sport, DW TV, SABC, and VOA.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-12 |title=EURO 2020: Signed, sealed and delivered – JoySports crown experience with joyful grand finale |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/euro-2020-signed-sealed-and-delivered-joysports-crown-experience-with-joyful-grand-finale/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=BBC World Service - Sportsworld, World Cup 2022: who are the stars missing out? |date=7 November 2022 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ddd152 |access-date=2023-02-26 |publisher=BBC |language=en-GB}}
He is well known for creating and developing content for Ghanaian, African and global audiences through the art of storytelling such as features and documentaries around sports on a wide range of subjects.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-10 |title=Azamati: The new race car ripping records in West Texas |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/azamati-the-new-race-car-ripping-records-in-west-texas/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-04-15 |title=Tamale's Year of Return to the Ghana Premier League |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tamales-year-of-return-to-the-ghana-premier-league/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-03-22 |title=The story of how Anatu Sadat became the first female footballer to wear a hijab in Ghana |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-story-of-how-anatu-sadat-became-the-first-female-footballer-to-wear-a-hijab-in-ghana/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=Scoring Gloves: The story behind Razak Issah's freekick prowess |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/scoring-gloves-the-story-behind-razak-issahs-freekick-prowess/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}
Early life and education
He attended Presbyterian Boys Secondary School from 2000 - 2003.{{Cite web |date=2020-08-14 |title=George Addo Jr and Gary Al-Smith: JoyNews dynamic duo pushing boundaries |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/george-addo-jr-and-gary-al-smith-joynews-dynamic-duo-pushing-boundaries/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}} He holds a Bachelor of Arts of degree in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Ghana, Legon. In 2008, he obtained an ICAG Part II Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana.{{Citation |title=Mccolgan-Nuttall, Elizabeth, (born 24 May 1964), athletic coach; Director: Athletic Zones; Doha Athletic Club; RunDohaRun |date=2007-12-01 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.10000336 |work=Who's Who |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Oxford University Press|doi=10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.10000336 }}
Career
He started his career during his university days at Radio Universe as a Radio Sports presenter and commentator, then moved to Multimedia Group of companies where he worked at JoyNews TV and Joy FM radio as a sport presenter hosting various sports shows.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-09 |title=Joy Sports' George Addo Jnr to cover Standard Chartered Trophy 2019 at Anfield |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/joy-sports-george-addo-jnr-to-cover-standard-chartered-trophy-2019-at-anfield/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2013-12-19 |title=Corporate boost for Ghana beach soccer development |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Corporate-boost-for-Ghana-beach-soccer-development-295668 |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2014-10-24 |title=Beach Soccer: Keta festival to host league |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/beach-soccer-keta-festival-to-host-league/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2014-10-31 |title=Beach soccer can boost tourism in Ghana - Awoonor |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/beach-soccer-can-boost-tourism-in-ghana-awoonor/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}
In 2024, he was appointed by the New World TV as the lead English commentator for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He was joined by Sebastien Bassong and Emmanuel Adebayor in the commentary booth.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-12 |title=George Addo Jnr appointed lead English commentator for official 2023 AFCON rights holders New World TV - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/george-addo-jnr-appointed-lead-english-commentator-for-official-2023-afcon-rights-holders-new-world-tv/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2023 AFCON: George Addo Jnr appointed as lead English commentator by New World Television |url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/2023-AFCON-UK-based-Ghanaian-sports-journalist-George-Addo-Jnr-appointed-as-lead-English-commentator-by-New-World-Television-1911764?gallery=1 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}
= Radio Univers =
He joined Radio Univers in 2009 as a Level 100 student and becoming the Head of Sports in late 2010. Addo was the host of Sports Digest; a segment on the Morning show for 4 years.{{Cite web |date=2014-07-18 |title=George Addo Jnr: The star of World Cup radio commentary |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/george-addo-jnr-the-star-of-world-cup-radio-commentary/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}} He also hosted another show known as Sports Express, which featured guests such as Kwabena Yeboah, Michael Oti Adjei, and Yaw Ampofo Ankrah amongst other Sports Broadcast personalities.
While at Radio Univers Addo covered two editions of the Ghana Universities Sports Association Games; (2009 and 2011) and two editions of the West Africa University Games (2010 and 2012). Addo was also part of 2 Bilateral games between the University of Ghana and the University of Ibadan.
He was the first commentator of the University of Ghana Football League and run over 200 live commentaries on Radio Univers.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Behind the Radio Univers mic, story of George Addo Jnr |url=https://univers.ug.edu.gh/2023/03/23/behind-the-radio-univers-mic-story-of-george-addo-jnr/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Radio Univers 105.7fm |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326132102/https://univers.ug.edu.gh/2023/03/23/behind-the-radio-univers-mic-story-of-george-addo-jnr/ |url-status=dead }}
= The Multimedia Group =
His first international career football commentary happened on radio via the Joy FM 99.7 frequency in Accra, Ghana as he run commentary on Spain vs. the Netherlands match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil showcasing his in-depth knowledge of football during the FIFA World Cup tournament.{{Cite news |title=George Addo Jnr: The star of World Cup radio commentary |language=en-US |work=Modern Ghana |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/557248/george-addo-jnr-the-star-of-world-cup-radio-commentary.html |access-date=2023-02-26}}
At the Multimedia Group Limited, he hosts and produces various sports shows across the English sister brands of the group such as Joy Sports Center and LockerRoom on Joy 99.7FM; Touchline on JoyNews, and Hitz Sports Update on Hitz 103.9FM.
Addo Jr. has run various football commentaries in English spanning the following;{{Cite web |title=George Addo Jnr Archives |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tag/george-addo-jnr/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}
- 5 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments (AFCON)
- 2 Euro Tournaments including the EURO 2020{{Cite web |date=2021-07-12 |title=EURO 2020: Signed, sealed and delivered – JoySports crown experience with joyful grand finale |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/euro-2020-signed-sealed-and-delivered-joysports-crown-experience-with-joyful-grand-finale/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}
- 5 UEFA Champions League Seasons
- 3 FIFA World Cup Tournaments including the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar{{Cite web |title=BBC World Service - Sport Today, World Cup 2022: Otto Addo Ghana resignation 'expected' |date=2 December 2022 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dlhz6k |access-date=2023-02-26 |publisher=BBC |language=en-GB}}
- 7 Ghana Premier League seasons{{Cite web |date=2021-06-08 |title=50 minutes of chaos outside the Mantse derby - George Addo Jnr's experience |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/50-minutes-of-chaos-outside-the-mantse-derby-george-addo-jnrs-experience/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-25 |title=George Addo Jnr: The making of a prolific Ghana Premier League storyteller |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/george-addo-jnr-the-making-of-a-prolific-ghana-premier-league-storyteller/v483dr9 |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}
In the world of Athletics, he has provided full coverage for the Multimedia Group Ltd at these World Athletics events below;
= Coach Hene Sports Club =
In March 2023, through an official press release on the website of Coach Hene Sports Club, his appointment as Director of Communications was announced. {{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Edmund |date=2023-03-22 |title=George Addo Jnr appointed Director of Communications of Coach Hene Sports Club |url=https://www.coachhene.com/post/george-addo-jnr-appointed-director-of-communications-of-coach-hene-sports-club |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Coach Hene SC |language=en}}
According to the UK-based Sports Club, he will be running the Communications Department by providing strategic direction in dealing with the media, corporations, stakeholders and the wider public in the United Kingdom and abroad. {{Cite web |date=2023-03-22 |title=George Addo Jnr appointed Director of Communications at UK's Coach Hene Sports Club - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/george-addo-jnr-appointed-director-of-communications-at-uks-coach-hene-sports-club/ |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-22 |title=George Addo Jnr appointed Communications Director of UK based Coach Hene Sports Club |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/George-Addo-Jnr-appointed-Communications-Director-of-UK-based-Coach-Hene-Sports-Club-1735523 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}
= BBC =
After a decade at the Multimedia Group Ltd, Addo joined the BBC in Salford as a football reporter in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Ayamga |first=Emmanuel |date=2023-04-10 |title=Ghanaian sports journalist George Addo Jnr joins the BBC |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/ghanaian-sports-journalist-george-addo-jnr-joins-the-bbc/t4vgt15 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=George Addo Jnr joins the BBC |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/George-Addo-Jnr-joins-the-BBC-1746593 |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}
Achievements and awards
- He won the National and Regional awards Scheme Sports Host of the Year – 2019/2020.{{Cite web |last=Kasa |first=Kumi |date=2020-08-31 |title=Full List Of Winners: Foklex Media Awards 2020 |website=Kumikasa.Com |url=https://kumikasa.com/full-list-of-winners-foklex-media-awards-2020/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |language=en-US}}
- He won the National Regional and awards Scheme – Sports Host of the Year and Commentator of the year.{{Cite web |title=Full List of Regional Winners At 8th Foklex Media Awards |website=Mediafillasgh.com |date=14 April 2019 |url=https://mediafillasgh.com/full-list-of-regional-winners-at-8th-foklex-media-awards/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |language=en-US}}
- In 2014 he won the best sport journalist for promoting the Ghana Premier League{{Citation |last=Addo |first=Joyce |title=Patriotism |date=2018-09-21 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvbtzpxc.72 |work=Voices of Ghana |pages=229 |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Boydell & Brewer|doi=10.2307/j.ctvbtzpxc.72 }}
- Nominated for PAV Ansah Communications Award under the prestigious EMY Africa Awards scheme{{Cite web |date=2020-06-03 |title=GEORGE ADDO JNR – Nominee: PAV ANSAH COMMUNICATOR AWARD |publisher=EMY Africa |url=https://emyafrica.com/george-addo-jnr-fit/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |language=en-US}}
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