One Ghanaian undercover journalist with the name Anas Aremeyaw Anas on December 4, 2021, will be recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) as 2022 NABJ Percy Qobaza Foreign Journalist of the year recipient.
This was found in a statement signed by the President of NABJ, Dorothy Tucker on October 1, 2021, planned to be virtual which will take place in the United States of America (USA).
A politically non-aligned multimedia journalist who works in print media and documentaries, Anas concentrates on cases of human rights and anti-corruption in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. Anas has won multiple awards for journalism and advocating against slavery, and his investigative works have won him worldwide attention.
Some of his notable investigative works include number 12, Ghana in the eyes of God, Torture home, and many other works.
In 2015, Anas’s investigation into the judiciary of the Republic of Ghana resulted in the removal from office of workers from the third arm of government including 13 high court judges, 20 lower court judges, and 19 Judicial Service court registrars and interpreters. Over 100 judicial service staff in total were investigated, after being caught on camera taking gifts from undercover Tiger Eye PI investigators to influence court judgments.
One of his works that yielded results was the number 12 that occurred on May 6, 2018. This exposé affected almost the entire football leadership in Ghana, and the President of Ghana broke down the Ghana Football Association. The then Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who was also an executive member of Fifa, was filmed by Anas accepting a bribe and was compelled to withdraw.
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) was founded on December 12, 1975, by 44 men and women during a historic meeting in Washington, D.C. The founders represent various news platforms and disciplines from across the U.S. As an organization of journalists, students, and media-related professionals, NABJ was created to provide quality programs and services. The membership elects a President every two years and the National Board of Directors to govern NABJ therefore an executive director leads the National Office staff.
The event is organized by the NABJ in honor of legendary black journalists who with their hard work have earned outstanding contributions toward the industry with the Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist of the Year Award.
The award was named after one great black South African journalist, author, and outspoken critic of the government in South Africa, Percy Peter Tshidiso Qoboza.
“There will be more details on that ceremony in the coming weeks. There
will be no need for you to travel for acceptance of the award. Our producers will be contacting you with details on a possible virtual acceptance speech. If needed, we’ll also provide technical assistance during the virtual awards ceremony,” the statement added.
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