Ebenezer Ackah is a dedicated camera technician and video editor at GhanaWeb, one of Ghana's most prominent online news portals.
His career is marked by a passion for videography and photography, and a commitment to sharing captivating picture and video stories with his audience.
Education
Ebenezer's educational journey began at Samatex Preparatory School and Banatama Methodist School, where he gained foundational skills from 2001 to 2010.
He completed his high school education at Konongo Odumasi Senior High School in Asante Akyem in 2013.
Ebenezer then undertook a one-year short course at DMM affiliated to Ghana Telecommunication University, earning a Diploma in Cinematography in 2016. In July 2022, he was awarded a certificate in Drone Piloting Production from the Parach Tech Institute.
Career
Ebenezer's media journey commenced with The Page4ourstudio in 2016, where he served as a videographer and photographer.
He contributed to producing compelling image and video content.
His commitment led him to join the ABEN SHOW team, hosted by Nana Ama McBrown on Joynews.
Ebenezer later joined GhanaWeb in 2017 as a camera technician and video editor, a position he currently holds.
Throughout his career, Ebenezer has achieved extensive coverage of Ghana's most prestigious events.
His dedication transcends geographical boundaries, having traveled extensively throughout Ghana to cover various events, from sit-down interviews to documentary coverage.
Ebenezer's exceptional videographer/photographer career is highlighted by his coverage of major sporting events and human-interest stories.
Notable Coverage
Ebenezer's career milestones include:
- Covering the 2024 AFCON qualifier in Kumasi
- Covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, where the Black Stars earned a victory over Nigeria in Abuja, leading to their qualification for the tournament
- Working as the director for NDC360, hosted by Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC National Communications Officer
- Traveling to various regions to shoot people and places for Ghanaweb TV
- Contributing to shows including The Lowdown, Election Desk, Say it Loud, GhanaWeb Special, and BizTech
- I had the privilege of joining the DW team from Germany for a lifestyle production project in Ghana in November 2024.
Multimedia Skills
Ebenezer's versatility as a multimedia journalist is showcased through his proficiency in shooting and editing captivating videos.
He has a reputation for documenting human personalities, narrating their stories, and inspiring journeys. His ability to tell compelling stories extends to photojournalism.
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