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 started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.

3452 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

Author's articles

Daddy Lumba: Odo Broni's brother appears in court, calls for unity between feuding factions, video

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Akosua Serwaa's lawyer shows humility as he leaves court, video of what onlookers did to him trends

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22 days ago

Otumfuo's daughter attends Konadu Agyemang's funeral, and her reaction as she meets a friend trends

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22 days ago

OK Elvis wins Social Media Star (Diaspora) at 2025 YEN Entertainment Awards

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Ama Yeboah crowned Comedian of the Year at YEN 2025 Entertainment Awards

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22 days ago

Afua Asantewaa replies to a fan about working as a food service attendant in Canada without feeling shy

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23 days ago

University of Ghana lecturer admonishes Shafic Osman to withdraw the lawsuit against Wesley Girls’

Education

23 days ago

Senior Lecturer, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato has weighed in on the brouhaha surrounding the lawsuit filed by Shafic Osman against Wesley Girls' and the government.

Wesley Girls' vs Shafic Osman: Methodist reverend minister recounts his days as a T.I. AMASS student

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23 days ago

A Reverend Minister, The Very Rev. Maxwell Obeng, has thrown his support behind Wesley Girls' High School, insisting that the school must preserve its identity.

Assistant headmistress of Archbishop Porter Girls' backs Wesley Girls', shares happenings in her school

Education

23 days ago

The Assistant Headmistress of Archbishop Porter Girls' SHS has publicly offered support to Wesley Girls in the wake of the lawsuit filed against the school.

Parent storms Wesley Girls' to withdraw daughter over Ramadan fast, resurfaced video sparks reactions

Education

23 days ago

An old video has surfaced after the lawsuit against Wesley Girls' High School, showing how a parent reacted after the daughter's fasting request was rejected.

Wontumi arrives in court as pastor is captured praying fervently for him; videos stir emotions

People

23 days ago

It was an emotional scene when Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, arrived in court on Thursday, November 4, 2025 for a hearing.

Wesley Girls' vs. Shafic Osman: Chief Imam urged to intervene in impasse, details emerge

Education

24 days ago

The Chief Imam of Ghana, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has been urged to help resolve the impasse over a lawsuit against Wesley Girls' over alleged discrimination.

Saddick Adams refutes calls for Wesley Girls’ to build a mosque, urges acceptance of the school’s identity

Education

24 days ago

Saddick Adams has reacted to the brouhaha over the lawsuit against Wesley Girls' High School over alleged religious discrimination against Muslim students.