From ‘shutting down’ the runway to hosting top entertainment shows and now transitioning into the political arena, these women have redefined the narrative by proving that individuals in the entertainment industry can successfully explore politics, two fields that are often seen as sharply contrasting.
Beyond their fame in showbiz, glitz, glamour, and unforgettable ‘red carpet slays’, they have taken on roles as journalists in political discourse, offering insightful analysis and shaping conversations on the political stage.
While the lines between “entertainment” and “news” have become increasingly blurred, the pathways for these entertainers have opened in recent times, allowing these individuals who first rose to fame through pageants like Miss Malaika and Ghana’s Most Beautiful to now embrace new roles in political journalism.
Although some still host prominent lifestyle and entertainment shows like the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) while others continue their acting careers, these individuals have firmly established themselves in both politics and entertainment.
With that said, let’s take a closer look at some of these beauty queens and actresses who are excelling as political journalists.
Berla Mundi participated in the 8th edition of Charterhouse’s “Miss Malaika” beauty reality TV show in 2010. Out of 16 contestants, Berla placed 3rd (2nd Runner-Up) in the finals.
Since then, she has become a household name in the entertainment industry.
Berla has hosted the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), six times in a row, solidifying her status as a regular presenter at the event.
She has continued to make her mark on major stages, including hosting the second edition of the African Grammy Nominees brunch, as well as representing Ghana at the Global Citizen events in both Ghana and France.
Entering the media field, she joined GHOne TV, a subsidiary of the EIB Network, where she worked for five years before moving to TV3 Ghana, part of Media General Ghana Limited. At TV3, she is excelling as a versatile journalist, particularly in the realm of politics.
Most recently, Berla was spotted on-screen during the 2024 elections, continuing to make strides in her journalistic career.
Emefa Adeti
Emefa Akosua Adeti emerged as the winner of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful Beauty Pageant in 2012.
In 2016, she became the host of the pageant, gracing several big stages before transitioning into the media space.
She later joined Joy Prime’s Prime Morning as a co-host alongside Daniel Dadzie and Jay Foley.
Emefa then moved on to become a news anchor at Joy News, where she handled tough political affairs and led insightful discussions on the channel.
Naa Ashorkor
Naa Ashorkor is primarily known as an actress and is also involved in theatre production.
She entered the media space when she began hosting ‘Tales from the Powder Room’ on GHOne TV.
She later moved to TV Africa and then to Multimedia, where she hosted the radio program Showbiz A-Z on Accra-based Joy FM, as well as a ladies’ talk show, Strong and Sassy, on the same station.
In 2020, she announced that her employers had terminated her appointment with immediate effect.
Naa Ashorkor then moved to Asaase Radio, where she worked for a while before joining Media General.
There, she launched her ‘Just Us’ show and later became part of the ‘New Day’ team, where she began covering more hardcore political affairs.
Anita Akuffo
Anita Akuffo began her media career after contesting in the 2014 edition of the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant, where she emerged as a finalist.
Prior to that, in 2012, she participated in the ‘Miss ECOWAS ‘pageant.
She then transitioned into mainstream media, becoming a host at TV3, where she served as the host of the Entertainment News segment on News 360.
Anita went on to co-host popular TV3 shows such as Date Rush, Ghana’s Most Beautiful, and The Ladies Circle.
Most recently, Anita Akuffo has been active on screens, covering political matters during the election period.
She traveled across Ghana, visiting remote areas to engage with voters during the general elections, while also speaking with key stakeholders in the political field.
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