Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie is the Head of the Diaspora Affairs Desk at YEN.com.gh, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of journalism experience and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast. Philip previously served as Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh and has also worked as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and a content writer for Scooper News. He also holds certificates in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh

4803 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

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Sad scenes at Jubilee House as plane crash leaves Omane Boamah, others dead

Ghana

a year ago

Daddy Lumba’s personal driver eulogises late boss, shares one wish that never came true

People

a year ago

Cocoa farmer calls out Mahama over new cocoa prices, destroys cocoa pods

People

a year ago

Captain Smart stirs controversy, calls for people who can resurrect Daddy Lumba to act

People

a year ago

Daddy Lumba's song thanking Odo Broni and her twin during his health struggles trends

People

a year ago

Ghanaian prophetess alleges Daddy Lumba appeared to her in a vision, details their conversation

People

a year ago

Otumfuo reacts to Daddy Lumba's demise, gives family go ahead with funeral plans

People

a year ago

The family of Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has officially informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the passing of the late musician.

Sokoohemaa meets Daddy Lumba's widow, consoles her in touching video

People

a year ago

Sokoohemaa has earned the admiration of many netizens online for her show of empathy and compassion toward the grieving widow of the highlife legend.

Daddy Lumba's twin daughters arrive in Ghana, video of them dressed in black attire evokes sorrow

People

a year ago

The twin daughters of legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu have arrived in Ghana. A video of their arrival has gone viral online

Long queues in Ashaiman as residents rush for free meals at Richard Quaye’s foodbank

People

a year ago

The food bank, which was promised by the RNAQ Foundation by Ghanaian business mogul and philanthropist Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, has now been opened

Kweku Oteng shows up at Daddy Lumba’s home, ignores man who begged for money to pay his rent, video

People

a year ago

Famous Ghanaian business mogul, Kwaku Oteng, in a show of solidarity on Thursday, July 31, 2025, visited the residence of Daddy Lumba following his demise.

Wontumi lightens the mood at Daddy Lumba’s house, sings his favourite song

People

a year ago

Chairman Wontumi has joined the list of prominent dignitaries to visit the residence of the Ghanaian highlife legend to sympathise with the grieving family.

Daddy Lumba: Abusuapanin confirms Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni as recognised widows

People

a year ago

Kofi Owusu, the head of Daddy Lumba's family, has confirmed that he recognises both Odo Broni and Akosua Serwaa as the widows of the late musician.

Daddy Lumba's abusuapanin retracts statements about Odo Broni, seeks forgiveness in video

People

a year ago

Kofi Owusu, the head of Daddy Lumba's family, has generated reaction after he retracted his previous comments about the musician's widow Odo Broni.

Daddy Lumba’s abusuapanin storms late musician’s residence at East Legon to meet Odo Broni

People

a year ago

The family head of Daddy Lumba arrived at the residence of the late musician in Accra. This comes after he lashed out at the widow, saying she is disrespectful.

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