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.

3174 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

Author's articles

Despite Automobile Museum: Lady tours the museum, opens up on GH¢400 Tesla ride, video

People

a month ago

First video of Gertrude Torkornoo after her speech trends, looks cheerful as she interacts with onlookers

People

a month ago

Akua Antwiwaa was full of life: Last video of the TikTok star breaks hearts

People

a month ago

King Mswati III of Eswatini receives a royal welcome in Kumasi, flies in Ibrahim Mahama's private jet

People

a month ago

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

Famous Ghanaian street preacher Evangelist Suro Nyame triggered reactions online in the wake of his interview with actor Kwaku Manu about his work.

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

People

a month ago

A Ghanaian teacher is trending after she opened up on the plight of herself and other newly posted teachers face in the performance of their duties.

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

People

a month ago

A Ghanaian woman has opened up about what she believes is a mistake she made prior to getting married, having ignored advice to undergo a genotype test.

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

Ghana

a month ago

The United States Department has announced that it has resumed issuing student visas to foreigners, provided that social media accounts are vetted first.

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

People

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.