Michael Osei Osarfo Biography
The chief executive officer of 1Africaradiotv, Mr. Michael Osei Osarfo is the epitome of the modern African child – fearless, passionate, and well-driven. Having trained as a fashion designer in England, this mogul joined the world of television in 2013, producing a host of movies and television shows before venturing into the world of radio /television as a founding member and head of the company. Guided by the maxim, “No Retreat, No Surrender”, his never-say-die attitude towards challenges is the reason why 1Africaradiotv stands at the forefront of efforts at Africa’s renewal as well as a good example for others to follow.
Koleka Madubela Biography
South African-born Ms. Koleka Madubela is a socialite and well-driven African child. She is very fervent about the welfare of the continent and aims to contribute to her fire through the medium of mass communication which intrigues her as a founding member of the company. She is very passionate about women empowerment, particularly the African woman of today.
Maseabe Lebogang Malinga Biography
Ms. Lebogang Malinga is a strong operation professional with a diploma focused in Human Resources Management. As an experienced executive, with a demonstrated history of working in various industries; she is skilled in negotiation, event planning, management, customer service, communication, and Microsoft. Her experience has made her formidable in planning, putting together strategies that streamline and improve business operations, reorganizing or hiring staff to expand operations in collaboration with human resources teams, handling business finances, and planning company budgets. Collaborating with marketing, advertising, and public relations teams she also oversees marketing and promotions for the company’s products and services.
Chuma Ikeazor Biography
Mr. Chuma Ikeazor is a well traveled and experienced author, poet, producer/ director of film and television content. with over thirty years of experience, he is a founding member of the company.
Sithembiso Mkhwanazi Biography
Ms. Mkhwanazi holds a BA degree with 14 years of experience under her belt in the advertising and branding world. She has vast experience in a number of popular SA agencies where she held strategy, project management, and client service roles. Her experience has been in FMCG advertising, the vehicle industry, small businesses, banking, media events, and many other brands, including holding a role in corporate marketing as a brand expert for a loved local coffee creamer. When Sithembiso Pride is not building and growing brands. She does one on one wellness coaching sessions and workshops in leadership, mental health, and corporate behavior to transform people’s lives while advocating for mental health leadership in communities as a speaker. She is currently working on her neuroscience coaching studies, is a wellness content consultant, and marketing manager at 1 Africa, and writes Mental Health topics for Mail & Guardian whilst growing her YOUTUBE channel.
Samuel Clifford Adu Biography
Clifford Adu is the sound director and assistant station manager at 1Africa Radio TV.
He has 7 years of experience in broadcasting engineering. He holds a diploma in accounting and a certificate in broadcasting from The Ghana Broadcasting Engineering training school.
Bongi Damesi Biography
A qualified Journalist for 4 years. Born and raised in Boipatong (vaal). Her love for the media started when she was 5 years old, when she would always be watching the news every evening with her dad. She always wanted to be a news reader, however, when she was doing her final year at Damelin college she was a freelance writer for the college magazine, she then volunteered at the community radio station(Sedibeng Fm) to gain experience only to find out she was good at it. Started by being a content producer for 6 month, later the station manager discovered her potential and contribution to the current affairs show. She became a co-host and content producer for the show. In about 3 months later, she was promoted to be a news editor and still remained as a content producer. Currently she’s the programs manager at 1Africaradiotv. She is hard working, dedicated and willing to make sure that 1africaradiotv moves from one level to another. Her resilience and commitment, discipline and effort have played and are still playing a role at 1Africaradiotv.