Afi Dzakpasu quits Hitz FM for Viasat 1

After a stint as co-host of Hitz FM’s morning show, Afi Dzakpasu has taken up a new role as Public Relations Manager at Viasat 1. Afi joins the television station following a short but successful career at Hitz FM, one of the operating units of the Multimedia Group. There, she held several positions including News Editor, Reporter and News Anchor.

As a person with keen interest in showbiz, she made her presence known at Hitz FM particularly on the Hitz Entertainment News, which included updates from Ghallywood, Nollywood and Hollywood. The Management of Viasat 1 believes her skill-set and experience will help deliver the PR goals of the company.

In a recent interview Afi revealed that the offer from Viasat1 came at a time she was looking to expand her career horizons in media circles. She said “Broadcasting is in my genes as you can tell from my work experience and I will also be doing some on-air work on the channel, apart from driving the PR agenda. I believe Viasat1 is the perfect place to offer me challenges that will enable me to achieve my career goals.”

Speaking about the new appointment, the CEO of Viasat1, Rune Skogeng said, “We are very delighted to have Miss Dzakpasu on the team. She was recommended to us by industry experts and I believe she will fit nicely within our organization. He added, “I believe she brings to the company fresh and new insights to drive the business to next level”.

Afi Dzakpasu holds a BA Communication Studies Certificate from the University of Ghana. With almost 8 years experience in the voice-over industry and reporting for the internet, radio and television, it is believed she will prosper in her role as the face of Ghana’s No.1 entertainment TV channel.