Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.

3164 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

Author's articles

Omane Boamah dies: Prophet Uche's prophecy on plane crash in Ghana, comes to pass

People

13 days ago

Sad scenes at Jubilee House as plane crash leaves Omane Boamah, others dead

Ghana

13 days ago

Daddy Lumba’s personal driver eulogises late boss, shares one wish that never came true

People

13 days ago

Cocoa farmer calls out Mahama over new cocoa prices, destroys cocoa pods

People

14 days ago

Captain Smart stirs controversy, calls for people who can resurrect Daddy Lumba to act

People

14 days ago

Daddy Lumba's song thanking Odo Broni and her twin during his health struggles trends

People

15 days ago

Ghanaian prophetess alleges Daddy Lumba appeared to her in a vision, details their conversation

People

15 days ago

A Ghanaian prophetess is trending after she took to social media to claim that the late Ghanaian legend Daddy appeared in his vision and her interactions with him

Otumfuo reacts to Daddy Lumba's demise, gives family go ahead with funeral plans

People

15 days ago

The family of Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has officially informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the passing of the late musician.

Sokoohemaa meets Daddy Lumba's widow, consoles her in touching video

People

18 days ago

Sokoohemaa has earned the admiration of many netizens online for her show of empathy and compassion toward the grieving widow of the highlife legend.

Daddy Lumba's twin daughters arrive in Ghana, video of them dressed in black attire evokes sorrow

People

18 days ago

The twin daughters of legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu have arrived in Ghana. A video of their arrival has gone viral online

Long queues in Ashaiman as residents rush for free meals at Richard Quaye’s foodbank

People

18 days ago

The food bank, which was promised by the RNAQ Foundation by Ghanaian business mogul and philanthropist Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, has now been opened

Kweku Oteng shows up at Daddy Lumba’s home, ignores man who begged for money to pay his rent, video

People

19 days ago

Famous Ghanaian business mogul, Kwaku Oteng, in a show of solidarity on Thursday, July 31, 2025, visited the residence of Daddy Lumba following his demise.

Wontumi lightens the mood at Daddy Lumba’s house, sings his favourite song

People

19 days ago

Chairman Wontumi has joined the list of prominent dignitaries to visit the residence of the Ghanaian highlife legend to sympathise with the grieving family.