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Anita Erskine
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Anita M. V. Erskine as Moderator for the African Union’s Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate 2024.
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Anita M. V. Erskine
3 December 1978 Jerusalem, Israel
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| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Education | McMaster University |
| Alma mater | Trent University |
| Occupation | Media and Communications Entrepreneur, broadcaster, talk show host, Sustainability Champion |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Known for | Bold and Beautiful Omnibus Talk Show, TV3's Mentor, Pamper Your Mum, Cooking With and Making of a Mogul, The One Show, Starr Drive, Tales from the Powder Room, Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, Sheroes of Our Time |
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Notable work
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Anita Erskine’s Sheroes formerly Sheroes of Our Time |
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Anita Erskine (born Vered - Marian Anita Erskine on 3 December 1978) is a Ghanaian media expert and businesswoman. She is a well-known broadcaster, talk show host, and champion for a better world. Anita speaks both English and French. She is also an actress and works to support girls' education.
Anita is the main producer and host of Anita Erskine’s Sheroes. This show can be watched on her YouTube channel, the Anita Erskine Network. It also airs on Akwaaba Magic on DSTV. She is also the official host and an advisor for Africa’s Business Heroes. This program helps entrepreneurs in Africa and is supported by the Jack Ma Foundation.
Early life and education
Anita Erskine was born in Jerusalem, Israel. Her father was Lieutenant General Emmanuel Erskine, a Ghanaian soldier. Her mother is Rose Anastasia Erskine. Anita grew up in Ghana. In her late teenage years, she moved to Canada.
She went to Christ the King International School for her primary education. For secondary school, she attended Ghana International School. Anita has a Master's degree in Communications Management from McMaster University in Canada. She also has a bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies from Trent University, also in Canada.
Career
Anita's first time on Ghanaian TV was in 1998. She hosted a show called Bold and Beautiful Omnibus Talk Show on Metro TV. In Canada, she worked as an assistant and then hosted a radio show at FLOW 93.5 in Toronto.
In 2006, she became the host of TV3's Mentor. The next year, in 2007, she became the Ghanaian reporter for MNET's Studio 53. In 2009, while on maternity leave, she started working at Viasat 1 in Ghana. There, she was the main producer for the station's own programs.
After leaving Viasat 1, she hosted other shows. These included Pamper Your Mum, Cooking With, and Making of a Mogul.
Between 2007 and early 2009, Anita worked in corporate communications for Tigo. She had roles in Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
She returned to Viasat 1 in 2014 to host "The One Show". At the same time, she also hosted "+233 Discovery". This show was created by Impact Ed International.
In 2015, she became a co-host for Starr FM's "Starr Drive" in Accra. She hosted it first with Bola Ray and then with Giovanni Caleb. She left the group in November 2017. She wanted to focus on her projects that help people and her own communications company.
In June 2016, Anita started her own communications company. It is called Erskine Global Communications. She also created a part of it called Bosslady Productions.
Since 2020, she has worked as a communications expert. She helps raise awareness about important global issues like sustainable development. She does this by speaking at events and hosting conferences. She has hosted many important meetings and award ceremonies.
Her notable appearances include the Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate 2024. She also hosted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Kigali. Other events include the Qatar Africa Business Forum in Marrakech and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development Business Forum in Lomé. She also hosted the Global Financing Facility at UNGA 79 in New York. She has hosted the Afreximbank Group Annual Meetings and the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Nassau.
Host and Moderator roles
Anita Erskine has hosted and moderated many important events:
- Co-Moderator for the African Union’s Mjadala Afrika Leaders Debate 2024 in Addis Ababa.
- Co-Host for the Qatar Africa Business Forum 2024 in Marakech.
- Host for the GUBA Awards 2024 in London.
- Host for the Black Star Awards in New York.
- Moderator for the ECOWAS Investment Bank President’s Roundtable in Accra.
- Host for a 5G Launch event in Accra.
- Moderator for GITEX GLOBAL Fintech Surge in Dubai.
- Host for AfCFTA’s Biashara Afrika in Kigali.
- Host for the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium in New York.
- Host for "How Countries are Reimagining and Renewing Global Commitments to Primary Health Care" in New York.
- Co-Host for the Rebranding Africa Awards Gala in Brussels.
- Host for the Digital With Purpose Summit in Cascais.
- Host for the EurAfrican Forum in Cascais.
- Host for the SDGs Action Summit in Accra.
- Moderator for the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) in Nassau.
- Host for the Afreximbank Pan African Finance Awards in Nassau.
- Moderator for GITEX Africa in Marakech.
- Moderator for the 3i Summit in Accra.
- Co-Host for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 13th All African Games in Accra.
- Co-Host for the Africa Prosperity Dialogues Presidential Dialogues in Ghana.
Awards
Anita Erskine has received many awards for her work:
- 2024 Avance Media, 100 Most Influential African Women
- GUBA Award for Iconic Voice in Media and Advocacy - 2024
- Top 20 LinkedIn Creators – Ghana 2024
- Top 100 Career Women Africa in 2024
- The 50 Most Impactful Voices 2023
- 100 Most Influential Women in Africa
- 100 Most Inspirational Women in Ghana
- 100 Most Influential People in Ghana
- POWER INFLUENCER : Who is Who in Ghana
- Radio and TV Personality (RTP) — Radio Female Presenter of the Year (2017)
- Outstanding Contribution To Women Empowerment - 40 under 40 2017
- Protector of Women and Girl Child Rights Award - African Women Intercultural Dialogue 2017
- Women Mean Business Honors - Legendary Award Winner - 2016
- TV Hostess of the Year - City People Awards - 2015
- TV Female Entertainment Host of the Year 2014 - Radio and TV Personality (RTP)
- Best Supporting Actress - Ghana Movie Awards 2012
- Best Actress - Ghana Movie Awards 2013
- Best Supporting Actress - Ghana Movie Awards 2014
