At just 18, fresh out of secondary school and grieving the loss of her mother, MzGee found herself thrust into adulthood, with four younger dependents and no safety net. On her show Gee O’Clock, the celebrated media personality opened up about her difficult beginnings and how those early struggles shaped her unyielding drive to succeed.
“I didn’t know jack,” she recalled, “but I knew I had to be my own rescue.”
With her father living abroad and relatives unable to step in, MzGee became the default caregiver and pillar of support for her younger siblings and cousin. The emotional and financial weight was immense, yet it became the catalyst for her grit and determination.
After staying home to resit her exams, she made the tough decision in 2004 to leave her siblings and return to school. It was a step forward, not just in her education, but in reclaiming her dreams.
Her media journey began in 2007 when she auditioned for a reality show—an opportunity that didn’t lead to a win, but kept her moving. Between then and 2014, MzGee took on unpaid internships and roles that offered experience, not income.
“I worked at places I wasn’t paid,” she said. “Sometimes all I had was hope and a strong sense of purpose.”
In 2014, while working at a front desk in a corporate job, a serendipitous moment changed the course of her life. She met sports journalist Nathaniel Attoh, who helped arrange a meeting with music executive Mark Okraku-Mantey, who was at the time the Programs Manager of Accra-based Hitz FM. The only available slot? A production assistant role—unpaid.
“Did I have a choice? I needed to rescue myself,” she stated.
MzGee accepted the offer and began working long hours without a salary for over a year and a half. The sacrifices were significant, but so was her commitment. She leaned on friends, supportive family members, and the occasional tip from bosses to stay afloat.
Her journey into media was not paved with comfort or privilege. It was built on sacrifice, persistence, and a belief that no one was coming to save her—so she had to show up for herself.
Now, with over a decade of experience and a strong presence in Ghana’s media landscape, MzGee is living proof that the power to change your story lies within.
“You need to acknowledge that there is a challenge,” she urged the public. “And you need to be ready to rescue yourself.”
Watch her full presentation below:
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