P.A.V. Ansah
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Paul Archibald Vianney Ansah (born 20 February 1938) popularly called P.A.V. Ansah was a Ghanaian freedom fighter.[1] He was once described as "the uncaged bird in Ghana's politics",[2] at a time when press freedom was denied. He was affectionately called PAVA. He lived from 1938 to 1993.
He is specifically credited with setting the tone for the study and practice of mass communications in Ghana.
Legacy
[edit]The Ghana Journalists Association has honored him at their annual awards meant to recognize extra ordinary work as the best journalist in the country.[3] EMY Africa has also name the best communicator award after PAV Ansah.[1]
Publication
[edit]- Kwame Nkrumah and the Mass Media
- Going to Town: The Writings of P.A.V. Ansah
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Angry Ghana: Despair and arrogance [Opinion]". 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ Adam, Basiru (June 16, 2008). "P. A.V Ansah Lives". Africa News Service. Retrieved November 3, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "GJA Awards: MGL's Erastus Asare Donkor crowned P.A.V Ansah 2022 Journalist of the Year - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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