Gifty Anti is a Ghanaian journalist and broadcaster. She was born on January 23, 1970. She is the host of the Standpoint program; which discusses issues affecting women on Ghana Television
Dr. Gifty Anti is a Ghanaian journalist who doubles as a women’s rights advocate.
Her show, The Standpoint, is not only aired on national television but also on ABN TV in the UK. It is one of the most-watched shows in the country, but her impact in empowering young girls is what she is most celebrated for.
As a result, she has been a true source of inspiration for millions of women from around the world.
Dr. Gifty Anti profile summary
Name: Gifty Anti Date of birth: January 23, 1970
Place of birth: Tema, Ghana
Age: 50 years old (as of 2020)
Occupation: Journalist
It is almost impossible not to know Gifty Anti and not compare her to Oprah Winfrey. They have striking similarities in what they do with their platforms, especially when it comes to giving the girl child a voice.
It is not just what she does or says, but having come from a poor background and not given up is quite commendable.
Dr Gifty Anti biography Gifty was born and raised in Tema, the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. She is the last born in a family of eight children.
Gifty Anti siblings were born when their parents were a little younger. Gifty went to primary and middle school at Tema Community Basic School.
From there, she went to Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School. She then studied at Ghana Institute of Journalism and attained a Diploma in Journalism.
She also has a Masters Degree in International Journalism from City University, London.
Career: Gifty’s journalism career kicked off with a role as a Floor Manager at GBC. It did not take long before she became a TV presenter who grew to be a gender advocate and decorated feminist.
This was made easy by launching her show, The Standpoint. It is a talk show aired by GTV in which Gifty discusses matters such as social, political, cultural, health, traditional, leadership and gender issues.
She is also the CEO of GDA Concepts. Apart from that, Gifty serves as the ambassador for the campaign against newborn deaths. She is the founder and president of Girl in Need Foundation and the Awo Dansoa Reading Project.
Due to her commitment to advocacy works, she has received several awards. The most notable ones include: United Nation’s MDGs 4&5 Ambassador Award 2012 and The African Women in Leadership Organisation’s Excellence Award
Husband and children Gifty Anti husband is Nana Ansah Kwao IV. He is the Chief of Akwamu Adumasa. The actress was crowned the Obaa and Hemasaa of Adumasa for being the wife of Adumasa. Gifty Anti wedding is said to have been one of the most expensive weddings of 2015.
It was a floral-themed event that took place at a serene Aburi venue. How old is Gifty Anti husband? Chief Nana Ansah is 48 years old. The couple welcomed their first child in August of 2017. Gifty Anti daughter name is Nyame Aninuonyam.
The media personality was 47 years old at the time she gave birth. This may have been her first child, but the fourth for her royal husband who has three other children living in the USA.
Below are her photos