Announcing the news on her television show, The Standpoint, Gifty Anti expressed deep gratitude for the honour bestowed upon her by the Paramount Chief of Ekumfi, Odeefuo Akyin VIII, and the Chief of Ekumfi Nanaben, Nana Okofo Gyesi V.

“By the grace of God, I have been chosen to be the Impuntuhemaa of Ekumfi Nanaben in the Ekumfi Traditional Area. The coronation will take place on November 29, 2025. I am greatly humbled,” she said.

She clarified that although she is not from Ekumfi Nanaben, the chiefs decided to honour her for her commitment to development and philanthropy across Ghana.

Gifty Anti noted that her new role would not stop her from continuing her charitable work nationwide.

“This does not mean I will stop my philanthropic work in other communities across the country. I will continue to serve Ghana, one deprived community at a time,” she assured.

The enstoolment ceremony will form part of the climax of the weeklong annual Aboakyer Festival celebrations in Ekumfi Nanaben.

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Since its debut on 11th July 2008, the show has been a trailblazer in empowering women, addressing taboo topics, and highlighting the untold stories of women, girls, and children.

Reflecting on the journey, Gifty Anti described it as one marked by dedication, resilience, and God’s grace—“17 years of scars and medals for the sake of womanhood and humanity.”

The milestone will be commemorated with an anniversary chat-and-dine event in London today.

“Cheers to many more years to come, God willing,” Gifty Anti shared in an emotional post, thanking her supporters and celebrating the show’s nearly two decades of impact.

Read her statement below:

And the Day is here!!

Friday, 11th July 2008 to Friday, 11th July 2025!

17 years of dedication, commitment, focus, strength, resilience and an audacity to create a platform (a TV programme):

1. Empower Women Holistically
2. Breaking the myth and daring to discuss hitherto taboo topics
3. Projecting and capturing the untold stories of Women, girls and children.

17 YEARS OF THE STANDPOINT, now TSP WITH GIFTY ANTI

17 YEARS OF GOD’S GRACE AND FAITHFULNESS

17 YEARS OF GOD STAYING IN THE STORY!

17 years of defying all odds, smiling at storms, holding my head high and still pushing the gender agenda!! Regardless!!

17 years of IMPACTING LIVES!!!

17 years of SCARS AND MEDALS for the sake of womanhood and humanity.

Cheers to the many years to come, God willing!!

I AM GIFTY ANTI, and for the past 17 years, I have independently produced and hosted THE STANDPOINT, now TSP with Gifty Anti.

Help me THANK GOD

#proudmoment

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In total, over GH₵51,000 was paid to cover outstanding hospital fees.

The gesture, part of the Gifty Anti Foundation’s Mother’s Day outreach, came as a lifeline for many of the women, some of whom had been unable to leave the hospital for more than two weeks due to financial constraints.

Among the beneficiaries was the family of a woman who, after 17 years of childlessness, tragically passed away from complications following a Caesarean section. Her medical bills were fully covered by the foundation, offering her grieving family some relief.

Beyond clearing the hospital debts, the initiative reached over 100 women across the Gynaecology, Labour, Post-CS, and Post-Delivery wards.

In all, 85 new mothers received gift packages to celebrate the arrival of their babies, while 20 others were presented with new clothes to support their postpartum recovery.

The foundation’s initiative was made possible with support from the Micheam Foundation, Dankyi Mireku RTW, Dede Classics, and other individual donors whose contributions amplified the impact.

Five additional women are expected to be discharged soon, following extra cash donations from well-wishers.

Speaking with Irene Adubea Aning on Joy Learning TV’s entrepreneurship programme, “The Career Trail,” Dr Anti shared how this challenging experience helped shape her into the journalist she is today.

“At Ghanaian Times, I met a woman who has now become my professional godmother, Mrs Lys Hayfron Asare, who took me under her wings. Lord, was she tough on me! I thought this woman hated me with a passion. She was tough! Nothing I did pleased her. I’d go on assignment, she’d read it and just put it aside and say, ‘Go and write again, go and write a proper story,’” Dr Anti recalled.

Her breakthrough in journalism occurred when she was sent out to find a story. “I met a little girl at Circle who was selling water, not sachet water, but the one they tie in a rubber. I started talking to her because I deeply resonated with her situation.

“From our conversations, I discovered that she had been brought to Accra by her aunt who promised to enroll her in school but failed to do so. I wrote the story and presented it to Mrs. Lys Hayfron Asare, who made some corrections and added a few things to it, and guess what? This story made the front page,” she proudly shared.

Dr Anti also reminisced about her late father, who was her biggest supporter. She recalled how thrilled he was with her accomplishments, which fueled her relentless pursuit of journalism.

“People can see potential in you,” she said, “but sometimes, your circumstances can blind you. When I couldn’t gain admission to KNUST, I got sick from brokenness; because I’d come home, and all my friends had gone to school, and I was the only one left behind.

” One morning, my dad came to visit, and I said to him that when I grew up, I would marry a doctor, so I will become prominent. He just looked at me, teary-eyed, and said, ‘Naana, you will be great. You wouldn’t have to marry a rich man to be great, but you, you will be great,” she concluded.

Although she was unable to foresee that great future at the time, she praised her late father for being able to see beyond her present circumstances.

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This forms part of reforms after 15 years of impacting and transforming lives.

The reform brings together two powerful brands thus; The Standpoint and Gifty Anti brands.

In a statement, Gifty Anti who is the founder, executive producer and show host, explained TSP with GIFTY ANTI will focus on one-on-one interviews with Women Achievers, activists, advocates, feminists among others across all sectors.

Additionally, there will be occasional panel discussion episodes.

“Though the format has been repackaged and rebranded, we are not losing our core agenda. We are still pursuing “the holistic empowerment of women agenda.

“We will still listen to the feminine Side by: unveiling Women’s narratives, amplifying women’s voices to ignite change, sharing inspiring tales of Women who shape history, unearthing the transformative achievements of women, unearthing the Stories of Women to break limitations,” the statement assured.

Essentially, the show will focus on capturing untold stories of women regardless of their political, religious, professional, and social backgrounds, tribe, or geographical location among others.

The logo of the programme which airs on Joy Prime and will fully start in May 2024 with a ‘mixed bag of women achievers.’

It will be aired on Sundays at 6.30 pm and on YouTube at 8 pm alongside streaming on Facebook on Mondays at 6 pm.

The first episode will feature Patricia Obo-Nai; CEO of Telecel Ghana, Karen Hendrickson – A Transformation Specialist, Originally from Bermuda, Agnes Sackitey- Director, of African Resources Management (The Home Economics Graduate turned Oil and Gas specialist) and Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumakuma – A Queen mother and first female CPP chairperson.

The new logo, rebranded show and new studio set were dedicated and unveiled on Saturday 13th April, 2024 by Apostle Dr Emmanuel Donkor of the Christ Apostolic Church.

TSP with GIFTY ANTI… Capturing the untold stories of women… one woman at a time.

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This was at a durbar held to climax the Her Story summit in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 10, 2024 where Gifty Anti was the Special Guest of Honour.

In a short address, the Paramount Chief, the Wa Naa said it was a great pleasure to welcome his daughter back home.

The chief commended the veteran broadcaster for her good works in promoting women’s rights in Ghana.

He also used the opportunity to call on the government to pass the affirmative action bill for women to have greater impact in public service.

In appreciation to the Council, Gifty Anti stated she will forever cherish the day.

“A day I can never forget, never!. What an honour,” she said.

The summit was organised by feadghana Female Empowerment and Advocacy for Development with the support of Teen Talk Ghana.

It was a powerful event with mainly great daughters of the region as speakers to impact the lives of attendees.

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The awards scheme whose organisers are based in Nigeria is an event which targets, recognize and celebrate top 50 women for their exceptional impact and support to society.

The veteran broadcaster was presented with a citation and plague on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Accra after the second edition held in December 2023.

The team from Nigeria was led by the Project Director, Ambassador Abraham Lawal.

During the presentation, Mr Lawal said the organisers have consistently monitored Gifty Anti’s assistance to the vulnerable, women and children.

He stated that, they were touched by the feeding and donation to 150 pregnant women at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central region on 9th September 2023.

They were also pleased to know Oheneyere Gifty Anti shared 1,700 shoes to children as part of the 2023 happy feet project.

They appealed to her to extend the gesture to Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.

The broadcaster after receiving the award expressed heartfelt gratitude to the team for the recognition and honour.

Below are some photos

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The four-day event, which is the 20th edition of the fair, is in partnership with the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW). It also coincides with the celebration of Accra World Book Capital.

Other celebs authors who will join Gifty Anti, including actress Yvonne Nelson, footballer Asamoah Gyan and actor Adjetey Anang will have sessions with patrons during the event.

On the first day, Thursday, August 10, Gifty Anti will hold a session dubbed, Deep Conversations with Oheneyere Gifty Anti at 4:00 pm.

She will hold conversations on her books, ‘When Strong Women Cry’ and ‘The Black Chale Wote-Diary of the late Bloomer and her Daughter’, which address her challenges with infertility and being a mother at an old age.

There will be a book signing session with Yvonne Nelson on Saturday, August 12 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon and a Celebrity-Author & Readers Connect with Asamoah Gyan same day from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Prior to Saturday’s activities will be the Ghana International Book Fair Personality of the Year 2023 show on the evening of Friday, August 11, to honour and celebrate HE Mr Abdourahamanne Diallo, the Country Representative of UNESCO Ghana for his tremendous support for the promotion of creative, cultural and literary works in Ghana.

Renowned actor, Adjetey Anang will close the Book Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2023 with a session dubbed, Celebrity-Author & Readers Connect with Adjetey Anang.

GIBF is an annual event organised to celebrate the rich Ghanaian culture through books.

The main goal is to bring together all Ghanaian and international book industry players to exhibit books, creativity and innovations; explore business opportunities; organise literacy programmes for students; and hold workshops for the book industry to enhance the publishing of quality books.

Other activities to mark this year’s Ghana International Book Fair (GIBF) themed, Reading to connect minds for social transformation are ‘Reading with Champions’, which will feature comedian Clemento Suarez, Naa Dedei Botchwey, a former Ghana Most Beautiful queen, Kate Addo, Director of  Public Affairs of the Parliament of Ghana among others.

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Animuonyam affectionately called HRH by her mother turns six years on August 11, 2023.

To commemorate and celebrate the goodness of God on the milestone, the broadcaster and mother will launch her 7th book THE BLACK CHALE WOTE; Diary of the Late Bloomer and Her Daughter.

Dedicated to the little princess, the book will be released on 11th August 2023, across the country and on all online platforms.

But on 10th August, under Auspices of the Ghana Association of Writers, there will be a deep conversation (with a panel) on the issues raised in the book.

The event to be held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) is free and open to the general public.

It has been scheduled for 4pm with copies bought by patrons to be autographed by Gifty Anti.

This book talks about and raises issues that only a ‘Gifty Anti Book’ will dare talk about.

In this book, though for her little daughter to mark her 6th birthday, the broadcaster indirectly addresses issues of fertility/infertility, the options for women struggling to conceive – IVF, Surrogacy, adoption among others, the trauma of failed IVF and the fears of carrying pregnancy to term by late bloomers.

It will also highlight postpartum Depression, challenges of professional women raising children, the risks, guilt trips among other fears not forgetting the many details that will stir uncontrollable laughter on the faces of readers.

The Black Chale Wote comes after Gifty Anti launched her sixth book When strong women cry in May 2023.

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The pictures showed her holding a microphone and speaking to a crowd while wearing a multicoloured dress and sporting her natural afro hair.

In the background, there were some elderly people seated at a table.

Gifty Anti, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights for several decades, revealed that the photos were taken in 1995 when she was the president and founder of the first-ever ladies club at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

She credited her consistency and resilience for her continued dedication to women’s advocacy.

The media personality is also an author and mother.

Gifty Anti wrote: “THROWBACK THURSDAY INSPIRATION. Ladies and gentlemen…. Behold, the President and Founder of the first ever ladies club at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, GIJ, in 1995 (after the Beijing Conference), Pen Ladies Club…. Gifty Naana Afia Dansoa Anti. And the NUGS Women’s Commissioner, GIJ, 1995. Yes, Consistency and Resilience are in my DNA. Calculate the years I have been at the forefront of women’s Empowerment….and yes, I still soldier on, Regardless…. So Yes, I know about WHEN STRONG WOMEN CRY…”

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The broadcaster turned 53 on Monday, January 23, 2023, and to commemorate it, she extended a benevolent gesture to the Paediatric Department.

The donation was done through the Gifty Anti Foundation which was launched last year with support from Twellium Ghana Limited.

The items included 200 packs of Verna mineral water, 30 packs of Bigoo Orange and Cola and 13 boxes of Twist cupcakes and Pure delight vanilla sliced cakes.

Presenting the items, Gifty Anti disclosed she chose the facility since she connects and has a lot of history with it.

The exercise was therefore to give back to society as someone who said she believes the ability to celebrate others affirms your relevance in society.

“Twellium Ghana, producers of Verna water approached me and asked what I want for my birthday so I said it will be nice to give back to society. They asked where I wanted to go and I chose Tema General Hospital.

“Aside from the fact that I grew up in Tema, both my parents died here and my sister who is like my mum now has had two successive surgeries here. She also delivered her daughter who was also treated and cured of pneumonia here. So I have a lot of history with the facility,” she said.

She continued that “sharing love and changing lives is what Verna stands for and that is while we are here today to put smiles on the faces of the children, doctors and nurses as well as all workers.”

Receiving the items on behalf of the facility, the Head of Administration, Apostle Dr Samuel Obeng Mensah, expressed profound gratitude to Gifty Anti for the gesture not just to the hospital but for the excellent and result-oriented work she has done over the years.

“There are people like you in the media who are doing so much for women and children. This means a lot to us and we are grateful. May the Almighty God bless you and give you all the strength you need. For the sponsors, we accept and receive in good faith and it will benefit the children,” he appreciated.

The anniversary, which has been a year-long celebration, will be climaxed with the Women Called to Worship concert.

Dubbed Gifty Anti’s 25 years in media, the event has been scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022, on the theme, Lord, receive my gratitude.

It will come off at the Trinity Baptist Church, Oasis House opposite the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) from 11 am.

Aside from the praise and worship festival, the day will also mark the launch of the Gifty Anti Foundation.

In attendance will be the founder and leader of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries, Reverend Eastwood Anaba.

Scores of personalities in the media as well as the creative arts industry will be in attendance to share in Miss Anti’s joy and thanksgiving with soul-captivating ministrations.

The event is free and open to the general public as well. Save the date on your calendar and come wearing white or anything you have.

Though the cause of death remains sketchy, Akosua is said to have passed on a few days ago.

The renowned broadcaster took to her Instagram page to break the news in a heartbreaking and emotional post.

“I have been trying to be strong since Monday!! But my daughter, my mentee, my friend…today!!! Today is not good Akosua!! Today I am angry, I am sad, I am weak. Lord, please comfort her mother, siblings and loved ones!!” she wrote.

The deceased was a PHD holder and the founder of Brants Care Foundation, a Kumasi-based Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to the welfare of the underprivileged in Ghana, particularly students and the vulnerable.

Miss Anti stated she was angry and sad at the same time as she questioned what the PHD was for.

“Was it to prepare you for heaven? My eyes are heavy and my heart!!! My heart Akosua!!,” she mourned.

Following her post, scores of Ghanaians have taken to her comment section to commiserate with her.

The colourful ceremony, which was the fifth edition of the annual event, took place on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Tang Palace Hotel, Accra.

The award scheme seeks to honour Ghanaian women who have impacted the growth of the country in areas such as politics, health, education, sports and showbiz.

The broadcaster, who marks her silver celebration in the media industry, was honoured for her support for women and especially young ladies who dare to live their dreams. 

To her, it was the first time she really felt celebrated for her 25 years in the media.

“In spite of, despite the name calling, insult, rumours, stigma, accusations, I am still standing, still relevant and still loving what I love to do 25 years on!! Thank you GOWA … this is beautiful!!,” she touted.

Ketu South Member of Parliament, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, and veteran actress Grace Omaboe aka Maame Dokono were also honoured on the night.

The proud mother could not hold back her joy as she penned a sweet message in praise of her little girl.

She thanked God for blessing her with the beautiful Nyame Animuonyam.

She shared some beautiful photos of the pretty angel.

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The photos were eye-catching as Animuonyam looked adorable in some cultural apparel.

In the first slide of the photos, she slayed in some beautiful Kente cloth with thick African beads around her neck.

The second slide saw her in a yellow cloth wrapped around her with beads on her arm, wrists, and neck. She looked like an African princess in the priceless photos.

Folks, including celebrities like Kafui Danku and others, wished the African princess a happy birthday.

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In the Instagram caption, she highlighted the struggles of motherhood and how she is coping. Though being a mother is challenging, it looks like Oheneyere Gifty Anti, as she is affectionately called, won’t have it any other way.

She thanked God for giving her such a priceless gift, HRH, as she calls her. In the post, she wrote:

“After hassling my life all night through dawn, she is now asleep and I can’t sleep. This life no balance. But Lord, thank you for giving me such a priceless gift and experience”.

The photo shows that the memorable moment was not captured in Ghana. It looks like mother and daughter are enjoying themselves outside the shores of Ghana after Gifty Anti shared that she has been hassling her life through dawn.

In the photo, HRH wore a pair of flower print leggings, with a grey shirt which had the shoppingmode Nike symbol inscribed on the front. She wore a cap which was turned the other way around.

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The celebrities are in awe over the powerful voice of the preacher identified as Jotta Sarfo.

He became an internet sensation when he posted a video of him singing Nigerian musician Preye’s famous Ebezena tune.

This was before his usual ministration at Rawlings Park in Accra.

Reacting to the video, Ohenereyi Gifty Anti said she has grown fond of the gentleman, adding she is now his number one fan.

She launched a search on her social media platforms in a bid to meet him in person.

“I saw this guy on TikTok and I have become his number one fan!! What a voice!! What an anointing!! I beg if you know tell him I need to meet him wai”.

Her post attracted superstar Kofi Kinaata who commented with emojis that he seconds Madam Gifty’s call.

Others have also expressed interest in working with Jotta, including song writing and production.

Meanwhile, musician Preye, whose song he sang, also posted him on his social media platform with caption, “This really blessed me. God bless this young man. Please help me tag him.”

Video below:

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She also donated drinks to support the outfit.

The donation forms part of her annual Awo Dansoa Happy Feet exercise which seeks to put smiles on the faces of the less-privileged.

Many rural communities, including the Akwamu Traditional Area, has over the past four years been a beneficiary.

The project is always successful through the benevolence of friends and loved ones who donate the shoes and clothes.

Presenting the items, Gifty Anti disclosed she was targeting 5,000 in 2021, however, she got over 1,000 shoes.

But in the course of the distribution, she deemed it necessary to support the Muslim Community and gave out 200 pairs.

She acknowledged all donors who have made the 2021 edition fruitful.

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The Mission on their part expressed heartfelt gratitude to the media personality, stating it has come at the right time when they are in dire need of them.

They further appealed to well-meaning Ghanaians to come and support them.

Watch the video below:

The colourful ceremony took place at the Accra Tourist Information Centre on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Media Personality, Stacy Amoateng, Esther Addo of Estaron Balloons, Ambassador Nancy and the first-ever Diaspora Ambassador in the world were also honoured on the night.

The event, which was the maiden edition, sought to showcase women-owned enterprises and celebrate women entrepreneurs from conceivable industries, and in the process shine a national light on their hard work and efforts to improve lives in Ghana.

Oheneyere Gifty Anti was honoured for her support for women and especially young ladies who dare to live their dreams. 

The event also saw the young ladies paying glowing tribute to Oheneyere Gifty Anti for being their inspiration and mentor. 

Especially a young lady who cried publicly for having the privilege of receiving her award from the hands of Oheneyere Gifty Anti.

Since its inception, over 5,000 women entrepreneurs have actively participated and benefited from its initiative, generating incomes, creating jobs and for many, translating passion into viable businesses.

Ambassador Nancy Sam and H. E Ambassador Erieka Bennett of the Africa Diaspora Forum were also honoured.

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WIEG also organises seminars, workshops and training programmes for starters, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to take their business to the next level.

The CEO of the WIEG is Ms Sylvia Tweneboah- Koduah.

Anuonyam, affectionately called (HRH) turns four today, August 11, 2021.

To commemorate the day, the 51-year-old veteran broadcaster, who could not hide her joy over the milestone, took to her social media pages to mark the day in style.

In the photos, the little girl made bold fashion statements in different shades of outfits with her hair adorned with beads to depict royalty.

Madam Anti backed her photos with a lovely message as she expresses appreciation to God for how far they have come.

She explained the daughter has become a bundle of joy to the family and many who have come into contact with her these past years.

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She further prayed for God’s blessing upon her in the years ahead.

The lovely photos have attracted goodwill messages and prayers from a section of Ghanaians to little Anuonyam.

The spirit-filled event took place over the weekend at the Trinity Baptist Church, Legon in Accra.

The 2021 edition, which was also the 10th anniversary of the annual praise and worship session, brought scores of worshippers from far and near to the auditorium.

Gospel musician and worship leader, Cynthia Macauley, lifted the spirits of patrons with her captivating ministration which brought heaven to heart.

Gospel acts, Joe Beechem and Ohemaa Mercy, who did not want to be left out of the celebration, stormed the auditorium with soul-captivating ministrations.

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 The host of ‘The Standpoint’ and the brain behind the worship experience, Gifty Anti, in a short speech, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God for how far she has come.

To her, the gathering was always an opportunity for her and all patrons to extol God for who He is and does in the lives of His children.

 “Women called to worship is an opportunity and a moment of rising an alter that will speak on your behalf before God. Over the last decade, it has been a turning point for many patrons and the testimonies that follow each session has been endless.

“In all of it, I am grateful to God for the manifestation of his Spirit and power every time and I believe this year will be no exception,” she said.

High-profiled personalities including queen mothers, singer Becca, media personality, Stacy Amoateng, her husband Nana Ansah Kwao IV among others were all present to grace the occasion.

The celebrated broadcaster will champion the “Zero Malaria Starts With Me” campaign.

Madam Gifty Anti earned the nomination for her role in raising the profile of national issues as well as showing leadership in the fight against public health problems that affect the population.

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Among the many considerations also, is her role in advancing issues pertaining to women and children, the GHS stated in a letter to her.

Madam Anti has used her platform to effectively engage and sensitize the public on various issues.

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This is exactly what motivated Ghanaian media personality, Gifty Anti, to bless the people of Akwamu Adumasa in the Eastern Region with a two-classroom library. 

This was during her official introduction as the wife of their chief, Nana Ansah Kwao IV to the people on March 26, 2016, though they tied the knot on October 15, 2015.

With five years down and forever to go, it is on record the library has become the only monument attached to a school in that district.

 As a result of the library, three children from the area participated in the National Spelling Bee competition in January 2017.

Through the unflinching support of friends and loved ones, the library, under the auspices of the Awo Dansoa Reading Project, increased the community’s literacy level from 45% to 85% within a year.

Throughout the worthy journey, the Adumasa Ohene Yere Gifty Anti does not rule out the fact that God has been pivotal in all the successes so far.

“Thank You Lord, for it’s been a tough journey but by your Grace, I am still standing and doing my best to support Nana Ansah Kwao IV in serving his people,” she acknowledged as she reflects on the milestone.

Meanwhile, plans are underway towards the renovation of two classrooms to expand the library facility with doors opens for donations.

This has been necessitated by the overwhelming demand on the existing facility being used by primary and JHS pupils.

A Library time has also been added to the daily class routine of the Adumasa Presby Primary and JHS.

“I am grateful to Lister Hospital and all other persons who have donated towards the course so far. Cash donations can still be sent to MOMO number 0543618182,” she said.

She took to Facebook to narrate how her driver survived a near-fatal accident on December 26, 2020.

According to her, the incident occurred when she decided to throw a kenkey party for the children of Adumasa and its neighbouring communities.

Oheneyere Gifty Anti said the car which belonged to a friend somersaulted several times with occupants sustaining various degrees of injuries.

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Worried over how she was going to break the news to the car own, what she believes was a miracle happened.

“And oh guess what? When I told my friend about the accident, do you know what she said? ‘Sis I hope no one was seriously hurt. And don’t worry, accidents do happen!!’ That’s a miracle right there!!!, she wrote in her lengthy letter.

Read the full testimony below:

SORRY, 2021, HE WILL NOT CHANGE!!

By Oheneyere Gifty Anti

I am sure you have seen some of the pictures of the charity work I did during Christmas!!! But do you know, that on the morning of 26th December 2020, the car I had been using for almost a year now, was involved in a very serious accident?

That was the day I had the kenkey party for the children of Adumasa and surrounding areas. I sent the ‘driver’ to go to the next village, which is about 3 minutes drive from Adumasa, to go buy me polythene bags for the packages for the children.

5 minutes after, I had a call that the car had somersaulted (about 3 or 4 times) and landed in the bush.

Thankfully, none of the occupants were seriously hurt. It shook me, really shook me and I asked ‘why Lord’.? The car isn’t even mine.

A friend gave it to me to use since I didn’t have a car and I had planned to hand it over to her immediately I returned from Adumasa… and then this accident happens. Aside from the cost of repairing it, how was I going to tell my friend? But you know what?

I still went ahead and had the kenkey party for the kids, with all Smiles and made sure they were happy!! Don’t be shocked. I am Rev Eastwood Anaba’s daughter. He has groomed us to ‘heal others even when we are wounded’ But, as human as I am, after serving the children, I went into the room and wept.

I wept so hard and my husband didn’t even know what to do or say to me. Why do I have to ‘suffer’ when I was putting smiles on the faces of others?

Why? But the next day, 27th December 2020, after checking up to see the occupants of the car were still ok, I shared clothes and shoes for more children.

And as I write right now, I am about to share some more for children in my area. Yeah!! I am telling you this ‘uncomfortable’ story because I want you to understand, that it hasn’t been easy for any of us.

And that even the ‘righteous’ (which I am nowhere close to, by the way) also go through afflictions.

When I say I have super crazy Faith in God, it doesn’t mean I have had or have things easy going for me.

No! This year has been tough and affected me in ways I can not even tell you. HmmmmHowever, at every challenging step, I know, it could have been worse! I always know and believe that God has delivered me from something or is about to make a way for me, someway or somehow. You see, He has shown up for me many times, but it never stops me from panicking anytime I go through challenging times. I had plans for this year, for this month, but most of them didn’t materialize. I couldn’t achieve it.

Does it mean God has failed me? That I am a failure! ? Heck No!!! Once I have life, I know I have another opportunity for my dreams to actualize!! To come to pass!!

My dear friend, irrespective of what this year has dished out to you, God is Faithful. You are alive!. He is God and His words are Yea and Amen. He is the God of the 11th Hour. You can receive your miracle even before the strike of Midnight tonight!! Don’t give up on God.

In 2021, He will be the same God who will allow you to go through the Valley of the Shadow of death.

But He will expect you to fear no evil because He will be with you!! I wish I can tell you that 2021 will be your best year ever, but I can’t because I am not God.

However, I can tell you this!IN 2021, GOD WILL MANIFEST HIMSELF GREATLY IN YOUR LIFE!!! IT IS MY PRAYER THAT IN 2021, GOD WILL GIVE YOU A TESTIMONY, ONE LIFE-CHANGING TESTIMONY THAT WILL SHOCK YOU!!!

In 2021, don’t let go of your faith in God. Work harder, stay more focused, be more creative and determined!! Be humble, compassionate, forgiving and loving. In 2021, do your very best and leave the rest to God!!! In 2021, stay positive, hopeful and dare to take calculated risks!!

Happy New Year and May 2021 bring us all more joys and laughter. Sincerely Yours, The Woman with Super Crazy Faith in God. P.S: And oh guess what? When I told my friend about the accident, do you know what she said? ‘Sis I Hope no one was seriously hurt. And don’t worry, accidents do happen!!’ That’s a miracle right there!!!

According to the celebrated broadcast journalist, she may have not understood the advice then, but she picked up on the reasons later in life.

“Of course I left (GBC) when I was 42 but I got to understand that there are a lot of people who were having challenges with relationships and I had my fair share of it,” she said on Joy FM’s Strong and Sassy, Wednesday.

She told the host, Animwaa Anim Addo, that these challenges were mostly as a result of the perception people had about women in the media.

“People have all these thoughts about you, the rumour and the things that they will talk about as if they were there,” she explained.

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She stated that although the situation seemed to have been better, many young women who are journalists are still going through what their predecessors went through.

Also speaking on the issue, Odelia Ntiamoah, head of the Joy Business team at the Multimedia Group, added that women at 40 and over are sometimes compared (in appearances) to younger people coming into the media.

“If you are not in a managerial position, it quickly gets complicated and you quickly ask yourself that what is the next for me?” she observed.

She added that at such times many women question how far they can go in their new circumstances, eventually leading to a retirement or a move to new avenues or opportunities.

“So sitting back and looking at where you currently are, you are asking yourself for how long will I be here for this amount of pay and that kind of treatment?” she said.

Speaking to hosts Jay Foley and Emefa Adeti, the veteran journalist recounted her struggles of being very successful in her career, but still criticised and looked down upon because she wasn’t married and had no child.

“Don’t praise her too much, unless she’s married with a kid, then you can call her successful woman,” she recounted a family member telling someone who had praised her for having a successful career.

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Despite all the negativity she said she kept her faith in God and that was what encouraged her.

According to her, she considered adoption at a point in time, after she had been told that she may not be able to have a child; which made her all the more excited when another doctor informed her that it was indeed possible.

She said she had always wanted to be a mother, and was already playing a motherly role in the lives of many people long before she herself would give birth.

The ace broadcaster, while in quarantine, described the situation as difficult as she could not get close to her family and the people she loved.

After observing her 14 days quarantine, she finally joined her family on April 5, 2020 after she tested negative again on her second Coronavirus (COVID-19) test.

Taking to Facebook to reveal her reunion with the family, she shared a photo of her daughter sleeping on her chest, a posture she descried as a sense of love, affection and belonging.

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She wrote: “My Sunshine was asleep when I got home and when she woke up, she stayed this way till this morning. A sense of love, affection and belongingness.

“A feeling that I was greatly missed and needed. Errrrmmm by the way, the tissue by me was not for wiping my tears. That’s my story and I am sticking by it.” 

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Gifty Anti was exposed to the coronavirus while on a trip to the UK.

The test results on Gifty Anti’s blood sample were confirmed to her on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

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In her regular update on her Facebook wall since being quarantined when she arrived at the Kotoka International Airport Sunday, she said she felt uneasy when the medical officers reached her to announce the result.

“Errrmmm, To those of you who have asked me to write another book on my Quarantine experience, I am starting the writing tonight!! Herrrrr.  But let tell you this, between “hello I am Dr..”. to the end of the 5 minutes conversation, I lost 5 kilos!!   Sharp.  Chai!!”

The celebrity author encouraged the public to join the fight against the new coronavirus also called COVID-19, by practising the safety tips provided by health experts.

She was part of British Airways passengers who arrived at the KIA and were compulsorily quarantined, following their exposure to the dreaded virus.

The television broadcaster was part of British Airways passengers who arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Sunday but have been quarantined, following their exposure to the new coronavirus in the UK.

The closure of ports – land, sea and air – was announced in a national broadcast by President Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday.

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It is one of the measures the government has instituted to contain the spread of the new coronavirus also known as COVID-19 pandemic.

Gifty Anti said, they were returning from London in the UK, when they were put on a bus and transported from the airport after going through arrival formalities to nearby hotels to begin the 14-day isolation process.

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Sharing her experience in a post on her Instagram page, Monday, March 23, 2020, Gifty Anti described the situation as “uncomfortable” but “very necessary”.

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LIFE IN COMPULSORY QUARANTINE HRH: mummy is coming Meanwhile mummy and all the others on the last BA flight from London last night, were taken straight into compulsory quarantine!!! Well, it was quite a sight last night. No one. Absolutely no one was allowed to go home or see relatives who had come to meet them. The minister for National Security and his deputy, BNI director and other security operatives, the police, military and health professionals were all at the airport to ensure that no one escapes. You arrive, they screen you, you go and pick up your luggage and wait for your turn to be bused to the hotel. This morning, I opened my door and the military guy on the floor said, ‘Madam please go back inside”. Well I was just looking!!! ?? Anyway, so, they leave the food at your door, knock and leave. No human contact. The only human contacts are the fully PPE clothed health officials who come to take our samples for testing. Quite an uncomfortable process, though very necessary. Ghana is taking this seriously and we the citizens must take it seriously too. It’s not fun to be under compulsory quarantine but it is very necessary!!! Take care of yourself and let’s be kind to each other. Life goes on. Don’t put your life on hold. Live it but remember these are dangerous times, so be careful. Follow all the protocols. Wash your hands, sanitize etc. Stay safe and help save other people’s lives. It’s a tough time for our front line health professionals. Let’s make it a bit easy for them by doing the right thing. And oh remember, anyone and I mean anyone can get the virus. So please don’t stigmatize those who have it. And don’t be afraid to report if you show symptoms of corona virus. Early detection will help save your life and that of your loved ones. I am Oheneyere Gifty Anti, and I am in compulsory quarantine!!! Ghana means business. Let’s Support the fight. Let’s Pray for Ghana. Remember, I am a woman with super crazy Faith in God. God has given us wisdom. Let’s apply it.

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Gifty gave birth to her first child on August 11, 2017 when she had barely turned 47 and has always described Anuonyam as her pride whose birth is as a result of God’s miracle.

The photo, which was posted on instagram captures the multiple award-winner in a playful mood with daughter.

The photo captioned ‘May the Lord give each and every one of us our greatest heart desire!! May God hear and answer our deepest cry.

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“Hold on to your faith. The Lord our God is a Good and Faithful God. Have a beautiful day people and may this week be extraordinarily beautiful and blessed. Much love,” she wrote.

Nyame Enyimonam Afia Saah Afrakoma Sintim Misa is the first daughter of Gifty Anti and Nana Ansah Kwaw IV, who have been married for almost five years now.

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Gifty has revealed rather shockingly that she was once crippled and incapable of walking when she was given birth to.

Sharing series of stories at an event dubbed The Golden Worship to mark her 50^th birthday, Gifty said she became an object of envy as young girls were discouraged from looking up to her.

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However, her optimism has combined with God’s grace to bring her this far, the reason she will remain committed and indebted to Him forever.

“At a point in time my elder sister, Tina advised me to be focused on what I want to do with my life and for God and when I decided to look up to God, I realised there is a God who has delivered me,” she said confidently.

As glamorous as she may look in the public eye, Gifty Anti shockingly revealed that she has never had a birthday party in her life but decided to mark her 50^th with a Golden worship to acknowledge how far God has brought her in life.

The Reggae Dancehall artiste blew some life into the occasion when she stepped up to perform three of her hit songs.

As the rhythm of her African song, Daavi took over the atmosphere of the birthday ceremony, guests could not help but rush to the dance floor to move their hips in accordance to the tune.

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The elated African Queen, Naana Dansoa, could not help but sing along to the relatable song which extolls God’s greatness and mercy on mankind, especially her.

MzVee’s performance of Come and See My Mother was another perfect opportunity for the celebrant to exhibit her singing and dancing prowess with the artiste .

The request of Sing My Name by Gifty Anti was in order as Ghanaians have, in the past few decades, sang Gifty’s praise for how well she has executed her duty as a broadcaster.

Gifty worked with Ghana’s state broadcaster, GTV, as a news anchor and morning show host.

The event was graced by many dignitaries such as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Afia Tenge, Prophet Kofi Oduro; National Democratic Congress’ Obuobia Darko-Opoku; filmmaker Nana Adwoa Awindor; private legal practitioner, Joyce Bawah Mogtari and the Veteran broadcaster’s husband, chief of Akwamu Adumasa, Nana Ansah Kwao IV.

The list continues with the Ghana Muslim Mission; some traditional dignitaries; members of the clergy and some Multimedia staff, friends and relatives, as well as members of the media fraternity.

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Speaking at the star-studded ceremony, Nana Ansah Kwao, described her wife, who is a senior journalist as her teacher, guide, lover, wife, institution and pillar who taught him well to be a better man.

He asked of God’s protection on her golden celebration, saying, “I couldn’t wish my wife anything more than good health and long life. She has stood by me in good and worse times and I pray for God’s blessings on her life.”

The birthday icon also took to the stage to formally launch two of her three books which give insight into her journey to becoming the outstanding personality she is.

According to her, she wants people to learn from her life and also seek inspiration to carry forward their ambitions in life.

The birthday ended with men of God raining blessings on her life through prayers.

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Published under Survival Biographies, the book which is the untold story of Gifty’s life has passed other publications within the same time frame to take the number one spot.

A Bit of Me was dedicated at Trinity Baptist Church in Accra July 6 with almost all first 500 copies selling out at the event.

It is a must-read motivational and uplifting book which seeks to inspire readers to be their best selves regardless of the challenges they face in life.

For women in Ghana, especially, Gifty, host of the television programme ‘The StandPoint’, and a former news anchor is confident her story will serve as an encouragement so they don’t give up when times get tough.

Marjy Marj, a Ghanaian entrepreneur based in the US shared the news with her followers on Facebook:

“This book breaks me down to them to let them know that I have travelled this journey, still travelling it, I’ve made mistakes, failed, I have regrets, I’ve had great times and the lessons I’ve learnt from it.

“So that people will know that they are not alone. The squares in front of the book show my brokenness but behind that is a beautiful picture. So this book goes to tell people that it doesn’t matter what you go through, you just have to know that you are worthy…it is just a phase but if you can look beyond the brokenness you can move on,” she said.

The book sales and auction was led by Founder of Fountain Gate Chapel, Reverend Eastwood Anaba who was the guest of honour and bought a first copy at GHc5, 000.

Gifty Anti’s maiden book “A bit of me” explores her told and untold stories.

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Speaking at the book launch, the Standpoint host urged women not to be limited by the challenges of life in fulfilling their dreams.

“Most of the time people see some of us in the public space and think that it is easy but this book breaks me down to them to let them know that I have travelled this journey, still travelling it, I’ve made mistakes, failed, I have regrets, I’ve had great times and the lessons I’ve learnt from it.”

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She added “So that people will know that they are not alone. The squares in front of the book shows my brokenness but behind that is a beautiful picture. So this book goes to tell people that it doesn’t matter what you go through, you just have to know that you are worthy…it is just a phase but if you can look beyond the brokenness you can move on.”

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The launch will take place during the ‘Women called to worship’ event taking place at the same venue.

The host of the talk show The StandPoint and a former news anchor, is an inspiration to many women in Ghana and will use the book to among others, tell the untold stories of her.

Founder of the Fountain Gate Chapel, Rev. Eastwood Anaaba is expected to grace the event as guest speaker.

Also in attendance, of course, will be Nana Ansah Kwao IV, chief of Adumasa township in the Eastern Region. His unflinching support for his wife is at all times palpable.

Renowned gospel artistes like Selina Boateng, Cynthia MacCauley and many others, will be ministering at the launch.

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Other winners include Citi Breakfast Show host, Bernard Koku Avle and Peace FM’s Sports Editor, Dan Kweku Yeboah.

The three were awarded at the launch of the 2018 Accra International Book Festival (AIBF) held at the Institute of African Studies last Tuesday.

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The AIBF’s Reading Promoters Award honours individuals and corporate institutions who are promoting reading and writing in the country.

Out of 54 individuals and institutions nominated for this year’s Award, only three people made it to the top list based on the nature of their work and the impact.

Oheneyere Gifty Anti has touched many lives and continues to do so through her educational projects aimed at getting girls from deprived homes in school.

Through her non-negotiated dedication, passion, compassion, and commitment, she has led many selfless initiatives to bring back the reading culture of Ghanaians.

Bernard Avle has been instrumental in efforts to inject life into Ghana’s literature and make it one of the best in the world.

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He has helped to give voice to many young and upcoming writers, poets and musicians without which they would continue to remain in the shadows.

A hardcore football pundit, Dan Kweku Yeboah is helping to promote sports education across the country.

His book ‘Coachhene, Football Gift to Mother Ghana’ helps to immortalise late former coach of the Black Stars, Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie.

Mr Yeboah has explained he was motivated to author the book because of the lack of national recognition for the many works done by the late coach.

‘Reading, writing key to development’

The Accra International Book Festival was established to build not only a community of readers but also writers, AIBF West Africa Coordinator, Kwabena Brakopowers has said.

“Our core objective is to build self-consciousness among Ghanaians about their culture and to turn them into ambassadors of same abroad,” he said.

The launch of this year’s festival was attended by key personalities such as Lancaster University Ghana Provost Professor Anthony Jarvis, writer and human activists, Esi Sutherland-Addy, Nana Ansah Kwao IV, and Oheneyere Gifty Anti.

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Other guests included Ghana Book Trust Executive Director, Genevieve Eba-Polley, students of Awutu-Winton SHS in the Central Region and some writers.

The partners for the 2018 festival are Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), University of Ghana’s Institute of African Studies (IAS) and the Tourism Ministry.

Busy Ghana is the Internet Sponsor of the event.

Television personality, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, known by the stool name, Awo Dansoa, has said at times she misses her single life.

The host of the Standpoint on GTV who is married to Nana Ansah Kwaos IV, Chief of Akwamu Adumasa told Mikki Osei Berko on the ‘After Hours’ show, she had not really psyched her mind into getting married.

According to her, when the Chief of Akwamu Adumasa approached her and proposed marriage to her, she was happy to take that bold step leaving her singlehood life.

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She disclosed how her marriage has also impacted other individual young ladies who were unable to take such a confident step because of past experiences they have been through.

“I WAS NOT SO MUCH INTO THIS MARRIAGE THING, HE HAD TO STRUGGLE SO HARD TO GET MY MIND TO IT. IN FACT, I STILL MISS MY SINGLE LIFE SOMETIMES, BEING INDEPENDENT AND ALL. BUT I’M HAPPY I TOOK THIS DECISION, BECAUSE MY MARRIAGE HAS GIVEN A LOT OF PEOPLE HOPE.”SHE SAID ON AFTER HOURS SHOW.

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The mother, who gave birth at age 47, however, encouraged women who think they are way too old to get married to knuckle up and hope for the best. Adding that, if she was able to get married at age 45, there is still time for others to do same.

Gifty is set to receive an honorary award in Nigeria as one of the Top 100 Powerful women in Africa. She happens to be among the nine great female who were selected in this country, including Former First Lady, Nana KonaduAgyeman Rawlings.

She has, however, kicked against plastic surgery for bosom and bottom aesthetics.

According to her, women “have a right to do whatever they want to do but I will feel sad if a woman will go for plastic surgery because she feels that she does not belong and that she does not fit the status quo that society has designed for women”.

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“I will never encourage any of my friends or my girls or my daughters as I call them, to go for plastic surgery just for fun or for fashion or whatever but if it is for medical reasons of course, why not!”, she told Prince Benjamin on the maiden edition of the Inspire Series, a segment on Class91.3FM’s Class Drive which airs every first and third Thursday of the month from 6.15pm to 7pm.

In her advice to the public, she encouraged the youth not to despise humble beginnings but embrace every little form of enterprise that will help them to develop their skills and sharpen their entrepreneurial abilities.

Using herself as an example, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, who is married to Nana Ansah Kwao IV, Chief of Edumasa in the Eastern Region, said she sold different items on the streets as a young girl.

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“I used to sell Guardian soap, the red and then ‘Don’t Touch Me’ during the tough times. There was a lady who used to live behind our house who made the ‘Don’t Touch Me’ soap, then we go for it and sell”.

According to the host of Standpoint, her father used to prevent them sometimes, but she defied his orders and still went to hawk in order to raise some money.

She said things became “tough” after her father, a Police Superintendent during the Gold Coast era, went on retirement but “there was never a lack of love in the home”.

She said her father single-handedly raised her together with her siblings and showed them a lot of care and communicated effectively with them.

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She attended the Tema Community 8 “Number 1” Basic School from where she gained admission to Mfantsiman Girls’ High School in Saltpond in the Central Region, after sitting for the Common Entrance Exams when she was in Form Two.

“From form one to form three, I didn’t own a watch but I understood why I didn’t own a watch because my father didn’t have enough money to give me the luxury of giving me a watch. He will pay my school fees but the provisions [was not in abundance] so, I never missed the dining hall,” she recollected.

At a point she indicated that she even had to turn to carpentry. She encouraged the public to never be a burden on another person, adding: “You can achieve something for yourself. Nothing is too low, work is work”.

She is advocating equal support systems for both men and women to thrive in society adding her father is the first feminist she encountered as he ensured that all his eight children received education and equal opportunities regardless of gender.

The award-winning TV personality landed her first job as a Floor Manager at GTV. She is currently a TV presenter, coach, gender advocate and feminist. She has one child with her husband, also a broadcaster.

The Standpoint will be 10 years in July, 2018 and she disclosed that various activities have been lined up including a fund-raising event for her foundation to support the less-privileged in society.

She has touched the lives of many people, especially young girls and women and wants to do more for the underprivileged.

Famous broadcaster and presenter, Gifty Anti has confessed that she had doubts she would ever get pregnant when she initially got married to her husband in 2015.

Gifty Anti said this in an interview with GHOne TV.

According to her, because of her age at the time she got married, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to give birth and even discussed that with her husband to decide on if he still wants to go ahead and marry her.

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“I didn’t think it will happen. I had always wanted a child, I had tried before it didn’t happen, so for me, it is well with my soul, I had accepted.”

She continued; “my husband and I had a long conversation about the possibility of pregnancy before we married and he was content with the fact that we may never have children. I guess it was not that difficult for him because he has other children as well”.

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She added that it was a revival at Wisdom Hospital the very day the news of her pregnancy was broken to her. She recalled that she went to the hospital on the Christmas eve, 24th December because she wasn’t feeling too well only to be told she was pregnant.

“I was told to do a urine and a blood test but before the blood test could come the lab technician just came out singing, and said it is positive” She stated.

Gifty who is 47 years old, got married in 2015.

It was held at Adumasa Traditional Area in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern region, and attended by a number of influential personalities.

Fondly called Princess of Adumasa, she was born on Friday, August 11, 2017.

Anti and Kwao, chief of Adumasa in the Eastern Region and host of PM Express on Joy News Channel married in October 2015 at Aburi.

Adomonline.com got some amazing photos to share with you, just in case, you have not seen them yet.

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The ceremony, which started as early as 7am, had both Traditional and Christian elements, was well-attended with some list of dignitaries including former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, satirist Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM) and  Mr George Owusu, former CEO  of EO Group.

Mr Owusu promised the baby, Nyame Animunyam  Afia Asaa Afrakoma Sintim Misa 500 shares in Tullow Oil.

The programme, which was the first of its kind in the community witnessed a colourful cultural display,  coincided with the second-anniversary celebration of their marriage of the two.

Gifty Anti carried the baby and sat next to the queen mother Nana Afrakoma till she was called to hand the baby to the Chairman of the Council of Elders to carry on the naming rituals which was followed by administering of honey, water and wine instructing the baby to uphold truth and integrity throughout her life.

After that, the baby was given back to her mother who passed her on to the Queen mother to decorate her with bracelets, act she performed while speaking words of wisdom and inspiration to her.

Some selected elderly guests were given the opportunity to speak words of inspiration to the newborn baby which included Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings and Mr George Owusu, bringing the traditional part to an end.

After that, the royal couple was ushered into the ceremonial grounds to begin the Christian naming ceremony and refreshment.

Some of the personalities in the entertainment industry who graced the occasion were Becca, Ceccy Twum, Afia, and KOD.

Two magnificent cakes donated by Curious Cakes, a subsidiary of EKGS Culinary Institute, were cut to climax both naming ceremony and wedding anniversary.

The outdooring ceremony, which was held at the Adumasa Traditional Area in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, was attended by the creme de la creme in the country.

Pictures from the outdooring ceremony taken by Adomonline.com’s Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy shows Gifty Anti clad in all-white beaming with smiles as she clutched on to the “Princess of Adumasa”.

The host of weekly television talk show ‘Stand Point’, Gifty Anti became a mother for the first time, on Friday, August  11, 2017.

The 47-year-old broadcaster delivered the baby girl at an undisclosed medical facility in the national capital, Accra.

Nyame Enyimonam Afia Saah Afrakoma Sintim Misa who is Gifty’s first child becomes the fourth for her husband, Oyekechire Ansah Kwaw, the Chief of Adumasa Traditional Area in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern region.

The ‘Princess of Adumasa’ as she is expected to be named in a couple of days according to a source close to the family, already has three siblings from her father’s side who are currently residing in the United Kingdom.

The occasion also coincided with their second anniversary which they celebrated with a huge cake.

Some of the dignitaries who graced the occasion include former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, District Chief Executive of the area, Hon Samuel Kwame Agyekum, KOD, Becca, Cece Twum, Seli Ghaley and husband and many others.

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The photo which shows Gifty Anti in an embrace with husband Nana Ansah Kwao was met with a backlash on social media with many bloggers accusing her of abandoning her feminist ideals.

In a post on Instagram, Gifty Anti said such reports were motivated by persons who were scared by the growing feminist movement in the country.

She explained that contrary to the reports, the picture was captured on her birthday when she out of excitement hugged while seated on a stool.

She posted: “Well it seems the word FEMINISM and the coming up of young ladies joining the movement is scaring some people.

“It was my birthday, 23rd January, 2017, and my husband gave me a stool. I was so excited and honored. He put me on the stool and I hugged him.

“But well according to some bloggers, I was kneeling before my husband and so some feminists are ‘heartbroken’. Lord have mercy”.

Mrs Anti also stated that, there was nothing wrong with a wife kneeling before her husband.

“And by the way what if I was kneeling before my husband?(who is a chief too). Does it make me less of a feminist? Which feminist code does loving your husband break? My Name is Oheneyere Gifty Anti and yes I am a FEMINIST, married with many children,” she added.