Bernard Koku Avle also known as Bernardino Koku Avle (born 20 May 1981) is a Ghanaian media personality, broadcast journalist, public speaker. He is the current host of Citi FM's morning show The Citi Breakfast Show[1][2] and the host of the Point Of View Show on ChannelOne. He also moderates and facilitates local and international conferences occasionally.[3][4]
Bernard Koku Avle | |
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| Born | May 20, 1981 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Ben Koku |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Omni Media |
| Organization | Citi FM |
| Spouse | Justine Avle |
| Children | 5 |
Education
editHe completed his basic education at the University of Ghana Primary School Legon. He went to the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School for his secondary education. He then got admission into the University of Ghana, Legon where he obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with distinction. He further went to the Warwick Business School in the UK as a Chevening Scholar[5] to obtain his MBA in Marketing.[5]
Career
editHe is a broadcast journalist and also General manager at Citi FM, one of Ghana's most influential radio stations. He is also a member of the governing council of the Global Marketing Network in Ghana.[6][7] As a founding director of iJourno Africa, he trains and creates opportunities for participants to practice citizen journalism and equip them with tools to cover local issues.
Galamsey
In 2017, Bernard Avle together with Citi Fm launched a campaign against illegal small scale mining also known as Galamsey which has destroyed Ghana's water bodies over the years.[8] The Ghana Chamber of Mines gave his show an excellence award for the work he did for Galamsey.[9][10] In May 2020, Bernard Avle expressed worry at the number of people permitted by the Ministry of Information to address the public in their regular press briefings.
Personal life
editBernard Avle was married to the late Justine Avle[11] with four children.[12] The couple tied the knot in 2011.[13]
Awards
editHere are some awards his shows have won:[10][14][15][16][17]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Citi Breakfast Show | Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Radio Programme of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Citi Breakfast Show | Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Radio Programme of the Year | Won |
| 2007 | Citi Breakfast Show | BBC Africa Radio Awards Interactive/Talk Show of the Year | Won |
| 2018 | Bernard Avle | Ghana Journalists Association (Journalist of The Year – 2017) | Won |
| 2018 | Citi Breakfast Show | Ghana Journalists Association (Best Radio Morning Show – 2017) | Won |
| 2019 | Citi Breakfast Show | Ghana Journalists Association (Best Radio Morning Show – 2018) | Won |
| 2019 | Citi FM | Ghana Journalists Association (Best Radio Station (English) – 2018) | Won |
References
edit- ^ Gyan, Kwame. "Assessment: Who topped the Morning Show Ratings? - News - Pulse". Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "BBC - Press Office - Winners of first BBC Africa Radio Awards". BBC News United Kingdom. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "20 under 40: Bernardino Koku Avle - Business World Ghana". business world ghana. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "'We've built fanatical followers of church brands; not Christians' – Bernard Avle". Citinewsroom. 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ a b "Launch of Chevening Alumni Ghana Association - News articles - GOV.UK". Government of United Kingdom. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "2015 RTP Awards: Citi FM's Bernard Avle, Jessica Opare Saforo, Nathan Quao Nominated". ghanaman. Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Profile of Bernardino Avle". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Citi FM launches #StopGalamseyNow campaign". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Politicians Must Positively Influence Their Followers . . . - Dr. Joyce Aryee". Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ a b Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-26). "Citi Breakfast Show honoured at Ghana Mining Awards". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "Bernard Avle Loses Wife Justine Avle | AmeyawDebrah.com". 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ MyNewsGH (2022-08-04). "BREAKING News: Citi FM's Bernard Avle loses wife Justine Avle". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Bernard Avle Biography: His Wife, Career, Children, Education". GhanaSlayers. 2019-06-02. Archived from the original on 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Citi Breakfast Show named CIMG radio programme of the year [Photos]". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ "Citi CBS named Best Radio Morning Show at 2017 GJA Awards". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ^ "Citi FM's Bernard Avle named 2017 Journalist of the Year". Citi Newsroom. 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ^ "Bernard Avle is 2017 GJA Journalist of the year". Retrieved 2018-10-29.
External links
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Media related to Bernard Avle at Wikimedia Commons- Bernard Avle on LinkedIn
