Anita Erskine

Anita Erskine
Anita Erskine being engaged in a personality interview on Citi TV
Born
Anita M. V. Erskine

(1978-12-03)3 December 1978
Jerusalem, Israel
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhana
EducationTrent University
Alma materGhana International School
Occupation(s)broadcaster, talk show host, actress, professional compère, advocate
Years active1998-present
Known forBold and Beautiful Omnibus Talk Show, TV3's Mentor, Pamper Your Mum, Cooking With and Making of a Mogul, The One Show, Starr Drive, Tales from the Powder Room, Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, Sheroes of Our Time
Notable workSheroes of Our Time
Children2
Parents
Websitewww.anitaerskine.com

Anita Erskine-Amaizo (born Vered - Marian Anita Erskine; 3 December 1978) is a Ghanaian broadcaster who broadcasts in both English and French, professional compère, talk show host, actress and girls’ education advocate. She is the Executive Producer and host of Sheroes of Our Time, which airs on Akwaaba Magic on DSTV. She is also the Host and an Advisor of the 2020 edition of the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic entrepreneur program in Africa).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

[edit]

Anita was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to former Ghanaian soldier and politician, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Erskine and Rose Anastasia Erskine. She was raised in Ghana and in late teens moved to Canada.[4][7] She had her Primary Education at Christ the King International School and her Secondary Education at Ghana International School. Erskine holds a bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario Canada.[2][4]

Career

[edit]

Anita's first TV show appearance on Ghanaian TV was in 1998 when she hosted the Bold and Beautiful Omnibus Talk Show on Metro TV. In Canada she worked as an administrative assistant and then a radio show host at FLOW 93.5 in Toronto. In 2006, she became the host of TV3's Mentor.[8] After an audition in 2007, she became the Ghanaian correspondent for MNET's Studio 53. Later In 2009, while on maternity leave, she started to work at Viasat 1 in Ghana as the Lead Producer for the station's own programming. Upon her exit from Viasat 1 and Modern African Productions, she became the host of Ifactory Live's Pamper Your Mum, Cooking With and Making of a Mogul.[9][10][11][12][13]

Between 2007 and early 2009, Anita was the Corporate Communications Director of Tigo (owned by Millicom), taking roles in Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo.[14][15]

She came back to Viasat 1 to "The One Show" in 2014.[16] At the same time, she also hosted +233 Discovery which was developed by the Discovery Learning Alliance - now Impact Ed International.[17][18][19]

In 2015, she became the co host for Accra - based Starr FM's "Starr Drive" with Bola Ray and then with Giovanni Caleb. She resigned from the group in November 2017 to focus on building her advocacy and production company.[20]

She founded her Communications Consultancy, Anita Erskine Media in June 2016 and built one subsidiary called Bosslady Productions. She runs the Anita Erskine Media.[21]

Awards

[edit]
  • 100 Most Influential Women in Africa [22]
  • 100 Most Inspirational Women in Ghana [23]
  • 100 Most Influential People in Ghana[24]
  • POWER INFLUENCER : Who is Who in Ghana[25]
  • Radio and TV Personality (RTP) — Radio Female Presenter of the Year (2017)[26]
  • Outstanding Contribution To Women Empowerment - 40 under 40 2017[27]
  • Protector of Women and Girl Child Rights Award - African Women Intercultural Dialogue 2017
  • Women Mean Business Honors - Legendary Award Winner - 2016
  • TV Hostess of the Year - City People Awards - 2015
  • TV Female Entertainment Host of the Year 2014 - Radio and TV Personality (RTP)
  • Best Supporting Actress - Ghana Movie Awards 2012
  • Best Actress- Ghana Movie Awards 2013
  • Best Supporting Actress - Ghana Movie Awards 2014

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Brand Woman Africa (1 April 2020). "Anita Erskine appointed host of Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative 2020". ghanaweb. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b ghanaweb media (23 July 2020). "Anita Erskine". ghanaweb. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Anita Erskine to host Viasat 1′s 'The One Show'". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "I won't be carried away! • Anita Erskine discusses career prospects & her move to Starr FM". The Spectator. 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  5. ^ ghanaweb (7 November 2017). "Anita Erskine is new face of 'Tales from the Powder Room'". ghanaweb. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  6. ^ "KKD & Anita Erskine to host Miss Ghana finals". 7 November 2012.
  7. ^ Darfah Frimpong, Enoch (18 March 2013). "Lebanese President Sleiman honours two retired military officers". Graphic. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  8. ^ Darfah Frimpong, Enoch (15 August 2013). "Anita Erskine: If only she could make time for acting". Daily Graphic (Ghana). Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  9. ^ Darfah Frimpong, Enoch (15 August 2013). "Anita Erskine: If only she could make time for acting". Graphic. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  10. ^ "Anita: the hardest working girl on TV". 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Efya, Anita Erskine For Movie". 7 May 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  12. ^ "Anita Erskine Gets The Stars Cooking On New Show On AfricaMagic - AmeyawDebrah.Com". 6 November 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Anita Erskine confirmed as new host of the One Show". 10 July 2014.
  14. ^ "ACCRA :Tigo moves to help humanity". Ghana News Agency. Archived from the original on 25 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  15. ^ "Tigo: We released confidential info to police". myjoyonline. 15 August 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  16. ^ "Anita Erskine returns with the One Show on Viasat 1".
  17. ^ "Anita Erskine bounces back with DISCOVERY +233". 7 July 2015.
  18. ^ http://www.impacted.org/stories/why-i-empower-girls-by-anita-erskine/ [dead link]
  19. ^ "City People Awards names Anita Erskine as best TV Hostess | News Ghana".
  20. ^ Duah, Kofi; Buckman-Owoo, Jayne (21 March 2019). "Money not my motivation - Anita Erskine". Graphic. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  21. ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  22. ^ "100Women | Avance Media | Anita Erskine".
  23. ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Glitz Africa Magazine".
  24. ^ "Home". thosewhoinspire.
  25. ^ "Anita Erskine - Ghana's Power Influencers".
  26. ^ Arthur, Portia. "RTP Awards 2017: Nana Aba Anamoah, Afia Schwarzenegger win + full list of winners". Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  27. ^ "Home". 40under40awards Ghana.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anita_Erskine&oldid=1239578168"