The M-Net audition panel that recently came to Accra apparently didn’t have much difficulty selecting who the Ghanaian field presenter for their lifestyle magazine programme, ‘Studio 53’ should be. Anita Erskine was reportedly ‘impeccable’ with her delivery, forcing the likes of Earl Ankrah, Jon Germain, Chris Attoh and Eddie Blay bite the dust she left in her trail. Anita, who currently works for ad agency, Origin8 will make her debut on ‘Studio 53’ this week with reports on beauty treatments and some of the Ghana@50 parties.
Born in Jerusalem, 28-year-old Anita has traveled the world (her father is a top soldier who worked a lot with the UN), worked extensively in the media and followed her dreams onto screens and airwaves across Ghana. Her new role will be to introduce DStv’s African audiences to the vibrant arts, culture, places and personalities of Ghana.
Since completing a B.A. degree in Cultural Studies at Trent University in Canada, she has worked prolifically in the media industry. She began her career abroad working at FLOW 93.5 FM in Ontario where she took on the responsibilities of communications consultant and on-air host. Her tasks included producing, directing and hosting ‘The Word’, an urban gospel programme. Whilst in Canada, she also worked at Trent Radio 92.7 FM in Peterborough and CITY TV in Toronto.
Back in Ghana in 2006, Anita continued to work in entertainment, hosting Ghana’s first ever dating show ‘Looking for Love’ on TV3 before starting to host the music show ‘Mentor II’. Other TV credits include ‘The Bold and the Beautiful Game Show’ and ‘Smash TV’, both for Metro TV.
On the radio front, she was the host and producer of ‘Soul Food Café’ on Groove 106.3 FM where she also co-hosted the ‘Get Going on Groove’ show. Recently Anita also followed her love for music into a recording booth releasing her first single, ‘Ghana’.
Not one to rest while there’s fun to be had, Anita is looking forward to her role on ‘Studio 53’ and says that she auditioned because she wanted a new experience. “It’s a totally different game when you take your work beyond the borders of your country,” she says. “For me, it means I’m ready to exhibit my versatility. It means I’m ready to appreciate the culture of others, to know how they vibrate and essentially to win their hearts by doing what I do. That’s why I gave it a shot.”
In addition to being the new Ghanaian face of ‘Studio 53’, Anita is also a fan of the show and encourages audiences to tune in for its authentic content. “Africa is HUGE and beautiful. We’re an amazing people with fantastic stories to tell. Most people aspire to travel across Africa to discover the hidden beauties of this continent; ‘Studio 53’ brings all this to you in the comfort of your home.”
