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.

3170 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

Author's articles

Asantehene meets Duncan Williams at Kotoka Airport, video of their playful encounter evokes joy

People

a month ago

Nigel Gaisie warns NPP, drops doom prophecy about Kennedy Agyapong's quest to be flagbearer

People

a month ago

Suro Nyame makes honest confession about his work as a street preacher, begs Ghanaians for forgiveness

People

a month ago

Ghanaian teacher speaks out on 10month salary delay, shares her plight in sorrowful video

People

a month ago

Ghanaian lady ignores medical advice to undergo genotype test before marriage, faces consequences

People

a month ago

US resumes visa processing for Ghanaian and other foreign students, introduces new social media requirement

Ghana

a month ago

Nana Afia Kobi: Otumfuo’s daughter turns heads at her brother’s graduation, many praise her humility

People

a month ago

The youngest daughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Afia Kobi, has won the admiration of many as she joined in the celebration of her brother’s achievement.

First video of Otumfuo's arrival at son's graduation, Kufour and other dignitaries attend

People

a month ago

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II could not hide his joy as a proud father when he showed up at the graduation ceremony of his young son, Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie.

Otumfuo's son pulls up for graduation in Rolls-Royce, gets pampered at event, video evokes joy

People

a month ago

The young son of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Oheneba Nana Kwame Kyeretwie, has become the envy of many people as videos of his graduation ceremony went viral.

Otumfuo storms Accra for son's graduation ceremony, arrives in Ibrahim Mahama's jet, video

People

2 months ago

It was a beautiful sight to behold at the Kotoka International Airport when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, arrived in Accra on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

UCC student dies, schoolmates hold vigil in her honour, details emerge

People

2 months ago

Students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been in sorrow over the demise of a colleague. A vigil has been held in her honour by the fresher

FBI issues new warning to Ghanaian and other international students in the US on scam concerns

People

2 months ago

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has cautioned Ghanaian international students and others studying in the US, as they have become targets of scam attacks.

Ghanaian man dies in accident two weeks after returning home for his wedding. Video of wedding below

People

2 months ago

A young Ghanaian man, Dennis Okyere, has lost his life under tragic circumstances just two weeks after he tied the knot. Many people have consoled the widow

Ghanaian man in Israel rejects government's offer for evacuation, insists he feels safe, video trends

People

2 months ago

A Ghanaian man currently living in Israel has triggered reactions on social media in the wake of his utterances on the ongoing war between Israel and Iran.