Dr Etse Sikanku: Ghanaian Journalist Makes Historic Appearance At USA Democratic National Convention
- A video of a Ghanaian journalist and lecturer reporting from the Democratic National Convention has surfaced online
- Dr Etse Sikanku's appearance at the Convention makes him the first and only African journalist/media house to do so
- This year's Convention took place from August 19-22, 2024, in Chicago and saw many US Democrats in attendance
A distinguished Ghanaian journalist and lecturer has made history as the first and only journalist to appear at the Democratic National Convention.
Dr Este Sikanku attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago from August 19 to 22. He took coverage of all events at the prestigious gathering of American politicians.
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Dr Etse Sikanku is an astute
Dr Etse Sikanku is an astute lecturer, journalist and political analyst. He is known for his insightful comments on pressing political issues in Ghana and beyond. He is also a renowned lecturer at the University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC-GIJ).
His appearance at this prestigious event marks a significant milestone for African journalism on the globe. Dr Sikanku, in a video shared by @Ghana News Guide on X, gave a comprehensive report of events on the ground.
Watch the video below:
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