Kwesi Pratt Jnr

Kwesi Pratt Jnr

[1953-09-07] -

Birthplace: Accra, Ghana

Resting Place: unknown

Family

Spouse: unknown

Children: Maame Ama Pratt

Parents: Kwesi Pratt Snr, unknown

Known Relatives: (unknown)

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Education

• St. Augustine’s College
• University of Ghana

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Occupation: Journalist, Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, Founder and Owner of Pan African Television

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Connections

All Known affiliates:

• Alliance for Change, Convention People’s Party

Known peers:

• Ama Achiaa, Kwame Jantuah, Kwesi Ananse

Known colleagues:

• Kweku Baako Jnr, Ebenezer Kojo Nyamekye, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo

Mentors:

• Kwame Nkrumah, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

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Legacy

Bibliography:

• The State of the Nation: Ghana’s Economy in 2023
• The Kume Preko Uprising: A Personal Account
• The Pan-African Ideal: A Conversation with Kwesi Pratt Jnr

Achievements:

• Recipient of the Kwame Nkrumah Award for Pan-Africanism
• Winner of the CNN African Journalist of the Year Award

Known for:

• His outspoken criticism of government
• His advocacy for press freedom
• His promotion of Pan-Africanism

Quotes

”The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy."

"Pan-Africanism is the only way to unite Africa and achieve its full potential."

"The media has a responsibility to hold the government accountable."

"We must never give up fighting for our rights.”