Ameyaw Kissi Debrah is a freelance journalist and blogger. He holds a degree in B.A Publishing Studies from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he was voted the Best Publishing Student of 2005.
Debrah was introduced to the world of entertainment, arts and culture when after university; he did his National Service at Ovation International Magazine in Accra. While at Ovation, he reported on entertainment and celebrity happenings in Ghana for the publication’s international audience.
Ameyaw Debrah with Stonebwoy
The Journey Online
Ameyaw Debrah started his online writing by contributing to several US-based pan-African portals. He joined Orijin-ent.com in August 2007 and in October 2007 started contributing to Jamati.com. In November 2007, he joined the Voices of Africa, a project based in the Netherlands, where he submitted, videos, photos and news from Ghana for www.africanews.com.
Ameyaw Debrah with Damon Dash
After participating in the Highway Africa summit in Rhodes University, South Africa as a speaker on Digital Indaba, Debrah returned to Ghana to launch his personal blog, jadedrenegade.blogspot.com in June 2008. He also started contributing to ModernGhana.com as a columnist.
Ameyaw Debrah with Kofi Siriboe, Kwame Boateng and Kwesi Boakye
His works online caught the attention of many and in August 2008 he joined www.ghanaweb.com as a Content Editor. In June 2009 he launched his highly popular and syndicated blog, www.ameyawdebrah.com. In May 2012 he left Ghanaweb as a result of conflict of interest to focus fully on his blog.
His works online caught the attention of many and in August 2008 he joined www.ghanaweb.com as a Content Editor. In June 2009 he launched his highly popular and syndicated blog, www.ameyawdebrah.com. In May 2012 he left Ghanaweb as a result of conflict of interest to focus fully on his blog.
Today, the blog has become a leader in providing entertainment and lifestyle news not only in Ghana but also across Africa. Debrah has been a contributor on several pan-African platforms including StarGist on Africa Magic, www.dstv.com, and Glitz Africa Magazine.
Managing other online projects
Debrah joined Ringier Ghana Limited as project manager and in December 2014, launched Pulse.com.gh. He soon joined Yen.com Media Limited, a subsidiary of Genesis Technology, as Country Manager to launch YEN.com.gh in August 2015.
Through his work, Debrah has interviewed and met many international personalities such Kofi Annan, Rev Jesse Jackson, Lloyd, John Legend, Damon Dash, Ade Bantu, Trey Songz, Amber Rose, Ludacris, Coptic, Wyclef, Mario, Eve, Sean Paul, Jimmy Jean-Louis, David Clowney, Santonio Holmes and many others.
The Recognitions
His works has won him several awards awards including:
Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards, Best Showbiz and Entertainment Blog -2013
City People Entertainment Awards, Best Blogger or online reporter (Ghana) -2013
Waves International, Young Professional of the year – 2013
Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards, Best Instagram Account -2014
Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards- Best blogger, 2015
Pan African Humanitarian Awards- Social Media Personality of the Year Award- 2015
Jigwe Awards, Blogger of the Year – 2016
Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards, Best Instagram Account – 2016
Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards- Best blogger, 2016
TANOE Ghana StartUp Awards – Media Setup of the Year for Ameyaw Debrah Media, 2016
High School Excellence Awards – Legend of the Year – 2016
Ghana start-up Awards – Media Start-up of the year – 2016
Falcon Awards – Best Blogger – 2017
Falcon Awards – Best Blogger – 2016
African Pride Awards – Outstanding Media & PR – 2016
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA – Best Entertainment Blogger, 2017
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA – Best Entertainment Blogger, 2018
Africa Entertainment Awards USA – Best Entertainment Blogger, 2019
Ghana National Communications Awards – Best Blogger, 2019
Ameyaw Debrah with Boris Kojoe
Ameyaw Debrah with Kimberly Elise
Ameyaw Debrah with Dbanj Kayswitch
Ameyaw Debrah with Mark Fish
Ameyaw Debrah with Amber Rose
Ameyaw Debrah with Becca and Jackie Appiah
Ameyaw Debrah with Joey B and Pappy Kojo
Ameyaw Debrah with Rotimi
Ameyaw Debrah with Nadia Buari
Ameyaw Debrah with Joselyn Dumas
Ameyaw Debrah with Michael Jai-White
Ameyaw Debrah with Ludacris
Ameyaw Debrah with Trey Songz
Ameyaw Debrah with 2Baba, 2face Idibia
Ameyaw Debrah with Lyodd
Ameyaw Debrah with Majid Michel, Nadia Buari and John Dumelo
Ameyaw TV
In 2018, Debrah launched Ameyaw TV, a web portal for various web video formats. After holding auditions for several talented and young aspiring TV presenters, Ameyaw TV rolled out production of three formats currently streaming on tv.ameyawdebrah.com. The formats include Daily Buzz, News in One, and Trend Mill. Other formats such as Trending GH were later introduced and others are expected to be rolled out in 2019