Edith Nuong Faalong is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, journalist, writer, activist and also actor.
Nuong Faalong | |
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 Portrait of Nuong Faalong, 2020 | |
| Born | Edith Nuong Faalong Tamale, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Education | Economics and Geography, University of Ghana, Legon |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana, Legon |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist , Actress |
| Known for | Affirmative action |
Early life and education
editNuong hails from Lawra in the Upper West Region of Ghana, She had her secondary education at Aburi Girls Senior High School and later continued to the University of Ghana, Legon .
Career
editFaalong joined Media General Ghana Limited in 2017 as a broadcaster for 3 FM and TV3. She is the first woman and the youngest journalist to host Hot Issues, a current affairs show on TV3.[1][2] She worked in the TV3 newsroom and was also a member of the newspaper review team. Nuong is seen to be very informed and outspoken on social issues within her country. Faalong served as the television host for the Spotlight, a current affairs programme on Mx24gh a media and television station in Ghana.
As an actor, she made headlines with her quick rise after only a short time in the Ghanaian film industry.[3] She has been tipped as an actress to look out for especially after her role in Garrett Batty's Freetown[4][5] which won her the Actress of the Year (Non-Nigerian) in the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA).[6][7] She has featured in a number of TV series and movies such as 'Living with Trisha', 'A Northern Affair', 'Broadway', 'Sins Of Our Fathers' and 'Crime in Love', among others.[6][8][9]
Faalong is the founder of Earthyria.
Women's Advocacy
editFaalong is an advocate for affirmative action in Ghana's parliament and is keen on parity and inclusive development.[10] She refers to herself as a feminist who advocates for women's rights in all aspects of life and endeavor.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Nunoo-Mensah slams Mahama over comeback bid". 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Former Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service, COP Bright Oduro is calling for the reassignment of the current CID Boss, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah. He spoke to Nuong Faalong on Hot Issues". TV3 Ghana (Facebook). Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Nuong Faalong Becomes The Third Ghanaian Actress To Get Facebook Verification". Ghana vibes. 29 November 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Most audiences will be glad they took a trip to 'Freetown' - KSL.com". KSL-TV. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Meet The Latest Ghanaian Actress In Town - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ a b "All You Need To Know About Nuong Faalong — Her Biography". GhanaSlayers. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "2016 NEA NOMINEES LIST - FILM/TV CATEGORIES". neaawards. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Colascione, John. "The Published Reporter®". The Published Reporter®. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
- ^ "Nuong Faalong". IMDb. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Ghana Rising with Nuong Faalong, Chapter 4: Monkey Business". GhanaWeb. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
- ^ "Ghana rising with Nuong Faalong: Navigating parity - Who will open the door?". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "Who killed Akua Denteh?". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2021-01-24.