Nathaniel Attoh | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Other names | Citizen Attoh |
Education | |
Alma mater | |
Occupation(s) | Master of ceremonies, ring announcer,TV and radio journalist |
Years active | 2003–present |
Notable credits |
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Spouse | Emelia Asiedu Attoh [1] |
Children | 2 |
Website |
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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]
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).
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.
Attoh married Accra-based lawyer, Emelia Asiedu Attoh in July 2014; they have 2 children [11]
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]
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]
Nathaniel Attoh | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Other names | Citizen Attoh |
Education | |
Alma mater | |
Occupation(s) | Master of ceremonies, ring announcer,TV and radio journalist |
Years active | 2003–present |
Notable credits |
|
Spouse | Emelia Asiedu Attoh [1] |
Children | 2 |
Website |
www |
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]
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).
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.
Attoh married Accra-based lawyer, Emelia Asiedu Attoh in July 2014; they have 2 children [11]
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]
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]