Nathaniel Attoh
Nathaniel Attoh,[2][3][4] alias Citizen Attoh,[5] born (March 11, 1983) is a Ghanaian professional master of ceremonies (mc), international boxing ring announcer, and television and radio journalist. He is known for the radio show " Joy Sports Link" on Joy 99.7 FM (the flagship brand of the Multimedia Group) Ghana.[6][7][8][9][10]
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Nationality | Ghanaian |
Other names | Citizen Attoh |
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Occupation(s) | Master of ceremonies, ring announcer,TV and radio journalist |
Years active | 2003–present |
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Spouse | Emelia Asiedu Attoh[1] |
Children | 2 |
Website | www |
Early life and education
The son of a physician, Attoh was born in Accra, Ghana. He was educated at Ridge Church School in Accra., followed by St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast, Ghana.
He then received a diploma in communication studies from the African University College of Communications (then Africa Institute of Journalism and Communications) between 2003 and 2005. He later enrolled at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), where he successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies (PR option).
Broadcast career
Attoh started his journalism career with the Graphic Communications Group, where he reported for the Graphic Sports Newspaper. After 5 years, he joined the Multimedia Group (Ghana) in April 2009 as a Broadcast Journalist (Sports). He was key in the establishment of the Joy Sports brand which now is on television, radio and online.
He was promoted to senior broadcast journalist and eventually editor of Joy Sports. He moved beyond sports, and presented some entertainment and lifestyle shows (Entertainment News on Drive Time on Joy FM and also "Autograph on the Joy Prime Channel on Multi TV"). He is the host of "Sports Today" on the Joy News Channel on Multi TV Ghana. He has also anchored the African Cup of Nations Broadcast, the Football Show and the English Premier League Broadcast, all on Multi TV Ghana.
Personal life
Attoh married Accra-based lawyer, Emelia Asiedu Attoh in July 2014; they have 2 children[11]
Events hosted
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- Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2015 Edition[12]
- Ghana Movie Awards 2011
- Ghana Banking Awards 2015
- CIMG (Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana) Awards 2013
- Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards (5 Editions)
- Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards (3 Editions including the 2015 Edition)
- 20th Anniversary Dinner of Golden Tulip Hotel, Ghana
- Opening of UT Bank, Ghana 2009
- 60th Anniversary of GCB Bank (then Ghana Commercial Bank)
- 50th Anniversary Dinner and Awards of the National Lottery Authority
- Guinness Football Challenge Ghana (Seasons I, II and III)[13][14]
- Rhythms On Da Runway.[15][16]
- Miss Universe Ghana[17]
- Host, Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Awards 2016.
- Host, The Rhythms on DA Runway event, 2017.[18][19]
- Host Miss Universe Ghana, 2018.[20]
- Co host Rhythms on Da Runway.[21]
- Hosted The Spelling Bee Ghana, 2017,2020.[22]
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Achievements and nominations
- Nominated, Glitz Style Awards 2016 Edition
- Nominated, 2012 Radio and Television Personality Awards Ghana.[23][24]
- Nominated, 2016 Radio and Television Personality Awards Ghana.[25]
- Awarded, 2018 Glitz Africa Style Awards Media Personality of the year.[26]
- Special award for contributions to Creative Arts Industry, 'Rhythms On Da Runway’ 2022.[27][28][29]
Modelling
His first experience on the runway, was at the 2018 edition of the Joy Beauty and Bridal Fair, where he modeled suits and traditional marriage outfits and later at the 2019 Glitz Africa Fashion Week, in a design put together by Jay Ray Ghartey.[30][31]
Boxing announcer
He has announced many big fight nights, including two IBO World Title fights: Joseph Agbeko VS Luis Melendez and a WBC World Youth World Title between Isaac Dogboe and John Neil Tabanao of the Philippines.[32] He served as the Ring Announcer for the Judgement Day Bout between Ghana's Bukom Banku and Ayittey Powers, which was telecast on DSTV Super Sports to over 30 African Countries.[33] Nathaniel also served as the MC for the grand opening of the Bukom Boxing Arena of the Trust Sports Emporium.[34]
References
- "Joy FM'S Nathaniel Attoh finds love". Ghana-photos.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "I would love to host the VGMA's again – Nathaniel Attoh - News in Ghana". Quicknewsgh.com. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "XCLUSIV FOTOS: Nathaniel Attoh Marries A Lawyer! | General Entertainment". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "PHOTOS: Sport Journalist Nathaniel Attoh grabs a wife". GhanaGist.Com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh To Hosts Rhythms On Da Runway | GhHeadlines Total News Total Information". Ghheadlines.com. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Ghana, Think. "Star broadcaster and emcee Nathaniel Attoh a.k.a. Citizen Attoh's nomination for Saturday's Glitz Style Awards in the Most Stylish Radio Personality Category is no big surprise and he could end up picking the award at the colourful event at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel". Think.com.gh. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh up for Glitz Africa Most Stylish Radio personality award". Myjoyonline.com. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Bada, Gbenga (2016-06-17). "Ghanaian actress' booty causes stir at 2015 VGMAs". Pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Giovani, Nathaniel Attoh, Lexis Bill cover November edition of EventGuide Magazine". Enewsgh.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh: your emcee for the show". Graphic.com.gh. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh And Wife Welcome Baby Girl". Ghanacelebrities.com. 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "VGMAs 2015: Just In. Joy Fm's Nathaniel Attoh & Joselyn Dumas To Host VGMAs 2015, Dj Black & Funny Face return". Thebigtriceonline.com. 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh & Naa Ashorkor to host tonight's EMYs". MyJoyOnline.com. 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Guide, Daily (2013-05-23). "Gyan, Nyantakyi Support Guinness Football Challenge Contestants". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Daily Guide Africa (2013-03-29). "Joy FM's Nathaniel Attoh To Hosts Rhythms On Da Runway". Newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Nathaniel Attoh To Hosts Rhythms On Da Runway - GhanaVision - Online News and Information Portal for Ghanaians In Diaspora". Ghanavisions.com. 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Ike, Quojo (2013-05-17). "Yvonne Nelson And Benny Blanco Join Miss Universe Ghana 2013 Judges". Ghana Film Industry. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "PHOTOS: African fashion heads gather in Accra for Rhythms on DA Runway". Kasapa102.5FM. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- "Videos/Photos: Mama Zimbi, Lexis Bill, Nat Attoh dazzle at 'Rhythms On The Runway'". 2017-04-02. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- "Photos: Classic Nathaniel Attoh dazzles as host of 2018 Miss Universe Ghana". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-08-24.
- "Nana Aba Anamoah, Nathaniel Attoh to host Rhythms On Da Runway". www.ghanaweb.com. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-24.
- "Delhi Public School shines at 10th National Spelling Bee Finals". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Radio, TV personality awards - Nominees list out". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Final List Of Radio & Television Personality Awards Nominees Out". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Full list of Nominees for 2016 Radio and Television Personality Awards – DailyViewGh". Dailyviewgh.com. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Glitz Style Awards 2018: Complete list of winners". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Atsui, Elsy (2022-11-22). "Nathaniel Attoh honoured at 2022 Rythms on da runway". The Independent Ghana. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- "Nathaniel Attoh Honoured". DailyGuide Network. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- "Nathaniel Attoh honoured at 2022 Rhythms On Da Runway". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- "Photos: Joy FM's Nathaniel Attoh dazzles audience in modelling debut". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- "2018 Joy Beauty and Bridal Fair: In Ghana, lace, chiffon, glitz and glamour is all the buzz". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- "Isaac Dogboe wins WBC featherweight title". 2016-08-27. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- "Live Update: Bukom Banku wins judgement day bout". Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- "Video: Nathaniel Attoh's perfect intro at Bukom Boxing Arena opening". Myjoyonline.com. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2016-12-16.