Ghanaian blogger Eugene Osarfo-Nkansah, President of the New Media Association of Ghana, has shared how he moved from distrusting social media to becoming a leader in Ghana’s digital media space.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, Eugene admitted his transition from traditional media to blogging was anything but smooth.
“Let me say on record that I was one of the people that thought that social media was part of the anti-Christ. I didn’t like it at all. I thought that it was exposing us too much. I didn’t know that there was a business side to it,” he confessed.
His perspective changed through the influence of fellow media personality Ameyaw Debrah, who encouraged him to explore digital opportunities alongside his work in newspapers and radio.
“Ameyaw said, ‘Chale, this is something you can add to what you do in mainstream media, and I always say that I registered my company in his house,” Eugene recalled.
Today, as the founder of Nkonkonsa.com and President of the New Media Association of Ghana, he champions blogging as a space of immense opportunity.
The association, which brings together bloggers, podcasters, vloggers, and digital content creators, focuses on professional development, networking, and advocacy for digital media rights. It has already rolled out training programmes on journalism ethics, monetisation, audience growth, and cybersecurity.
It also organises workshops across Kumasi, Accra, and other regions, fosters collaboration among members, and hosts an annual awards scheme to celebrate excellence in Ghana’s digital media industry.
