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Veteran Ghanaian journalist and respected cultural figure, Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, has died in London at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer.
A distinguished voice in Ghanaian media, Nana Gyan-Apenteng served in various influential roles throughout his career. He was a former editor and columnist for The Mirror weekly newspaper, where his thought-provoking commentary earned him a loyal readership. He also held the traditional title of Apagyahene of Tafo Eti in the Eastern Region.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Nana Gyan-Apenteng worked in the United Kingdom as deputy editor of the now-defunct West Africa magazine, which was based in London. Upon his return to Ghana in the 1990s, he joined the Third World Network, heading the communications unit and editing its flagship monthly publication, Africa Agenda.
Over the years, he distinguished himself not only as a journalist but also as a media trainer and communications consultant, lending his expertise to a range of corporate, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organisations.
These included telecoms giant MTN, several United Nations agencies, Media Foundation for West Africa, STAR Ghana, and others.
An alumnus of Apam Secondary School and the University of Ghana, Legon, Nana Gyan-Apenteng was known for his deep commitment to ethical journalism, cultural heritage, and capacity building in the media sector.
He is survived by six children. The family has announced that details of his burial and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng leaves behind a legacy of intellectual integrity, public service, and dedication to the development of journalism in Ghana and beyond.
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