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.

3733 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

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2026 World Cup: Canadian immigration lawyer cautions Ghanaians planning to seek asylum, video

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Otumfuo shows off adorable dance moves at public event in South Africa, video goes viral

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Homeless Ghanaian man in Italy reunites with family, reunion video evokes joy

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Ghanaian student denied a US visa due to his uncle, officer gives reason for the refusal in video

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BBC's Godwin Asediba decides against taking Uber after converting the fare into cedis, video trends

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Prophet Emmanuel Adjei shares prophecy on plane crash, makes passionate appeal in trending video

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a month ago

UCC mourns 2 students as colleagues of the deceased visit accident scene, video evokes sorrow

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Students of the University of Cape Coast have honoured the memory of two of their colleagues. This comes as it visited the scene where the accident happened

Ghanaian content creator opens up about life in the UK: “I earn ¢100k monthly in the UK

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a month ago

Popular Ghanaian TikToker Guugi has triggered reactions on social media after he opened up about living in the UK and his gains made so far in that country.

US releases list of items not allowed when entering the country in 2026, details emerge

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a month ago

The United States shared a list of items that people entering the country will not be allowed to bring in 2026, which could result in legal trouble.

67-year-old Ghanaian shares regret after reducing his age to work in Germany, video evokes sorrow

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a month ago

An elderly Ghanaian man who relocated to Germany in search of greener pastures has sparked emotional reactions after sharing his experience in Germany

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US issues update on DV lottery, immigration lawyer Akua Poku gives details on new changes

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a month ago

The US Department of State plans changes to the application process for the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, with a US-based Ghanaian lawyer giving insight.

Canada publishes list of 8 foods not permitted for entering the country in 2026

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a month ago

Canada has updated the list of specific items that are not permitted in the country upon entry for visitors in 2026, and explained this decision.

Ghanaian lady sheds tears as she is disqualified from all security services recruitment

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a month ago

The desire of the Ghanaian lady to serve her nation as a security service personnel suffered a setback as she was disqualified from the ongoing recruitment.

Angel FM journalist Fatty Skinny relocates to US, before-and-after photos spark reactions

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a month ago

Popular Ghanaian media personality, popularly known as Fatty Skinny, has received congratulatory messages after posting a video announcing his relocation to the US.

Okatakyie Afrifa shares struggles of some Ghanaians in the US, video evokes sorrow

People

a month ago

Ghanaian media personality, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, has caused a stir online in the wake of his remarks about life in the US and the plight of the US

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