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Nana Akua Amoatemaa-Appiah (born 19 July 1971) is a British television presenter and journalist. She is known for her work on various TV and radio shows, including GB News.

Early Life and Education

Nana Akua was born on July 19, 1971, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Her parents were immigrants from Ghana. When she was 11 years old, her family moved to the United States. Later, Nana Akua studied business and finance at university.

Career in Media

Nana Akua has had a long career in both radio and television.

Radio Work

She worked for several radio stations. These included Kiss 100, Capital Radio, and BBC Three Counties Radio. She also worked for the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital radio station.

Television Roles

On television, Nana Akua was a presenter for shopping channels like Bid-Up.TV and Price Drop. She then joined the BBC, where she presented shows such as Look East and Holiday.

She also appeared as a guest on popular shows. These included Good Morning Britain on ITV and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5. She also helped with a Panorama program. This program looked into mortgage scams. Later, she worked as a voice-over artist for the BBC.

GB News and Recognition

Nana Akua presented Tonight Live with Nana Akua on GB News. She has said that GB News is very popular with the British public.

In December 2023, Nana Akua received a Commonwealth Business Award. This award recognized her important work in the media. She was also nominated for a Charles Gordon Trust Award for Best Presenter.

Views and Public Engagement

Nana Akua has spoken out on various topics.

Public Health Campaigns

She worked with the Department of Health and Social Care. Her goal was to encourage people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Views on Social Issues

Nana Akua has shared her thoughts on social protests. She has criticized "taking the knee" as a protest gesture. She believes it is a way for people to show off their good intentions. She has linked this gesture to Black Lives Matter. While she supports England football fans who disagree with the gesture, she also says that booing is impolite.