Joojo Cobbinah Leaves Multimedia, Returns To EIB As Managing News Editor

Joojo Cobbinah Leaves Multimedia, Returns To EIB As Managing News Editor

  • Award-winning journalist Solomon Joojo Cobbinah is the new Managing News Editor for the EIB Network
  • The appointment of Joojo Cobbinah was announced on Monday, February 5, 2024
  • His new appointment marks a return to the EIB Group, years after leaving for Multimedia Group, owners of Joynews

Renowned journalist Joojo Cobbinah has been appointed Group Managing News Editor at EIB Network.

The appointment, announced on Monday, February 5, 2024, means Cobbinah has returned to EIB years after leaving for Multimedia Group's Joynews.

Joojo Cobbinah
Joojo Cobbinah has returned to EIB Network as Managing News Editor Photo source: @starr1035fm
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Cobbinah, a multiple award-winner known for using media to drive social change, has dedicated his career to spotlighting developmental and human rights issues.

As a former News Editor at Joynews, he led impactful campaigns like "Ghana's School of Shame," eliciting tangible reforms.

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In 2019, his documentary "As If We Weren't Human" exposed police and military brutality, earning praise and victim compensation. The project won Cobbinah the prestigious Article 19 Prize from the African Heights Foundation.

His reporting on Ghana's "Witch Camps" earned him the Vera Chirwa Award from the Centre for Human Rights in South Africa. Cobbinah has also won GJA awards for documentaries and reporting.

With stellar credentials including an MPhil in Human Rights, Cobbinah is well-equipped to guide EIB's news division. He pledged to uphold principles of accurate, impartial journalism at the network.

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Meanwhile, Nana Aba Anamoah recently chalked another success in her career after stepping down as General Manager for GHOne TV.

The style influencer mesmerised Ghanaians with her impeccable look as she made the announcement on social media.

Many Ghanaians congratulated Nana Aba Anamoah on her new role after an impressive track record since she was appointed General Manager.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh