Ghlagatin
Ghlagatin (born 15 October, 2000 in Central Region, Ghana) is a Ghanaian celebrity and lifestyle blogger and a freelancer journalist focusing on positive humanitarian and social development stories and Anti-Human Trafficking and Safe Migration Advocate. Originally from Nkronza in Central Region, he started out as a lifestyle and entertainment blogger.[1].
Frank Oteng, known professionally as Ghlagatin, is a Ghanaian celebrity blogger, freelance journalist, and reporter. He founded Ghlagatin.net, an entertainment website and blog that primarily publishes news about Ghanaian celebrities. He graduated from Accra Technical University with a national high diploma in interior design.[2] While at ATU, he won the Best Student blogger award in 2021. He has made significant contributions to several news websites, including Opera News, Scooper News, and Impelnews.net.
In 2020, he joined Operanews[3]. as the entertainment editor and launched his own website that same year.
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Early Life And Education
Ghlagatin attended Sacred heart technical institute in Accra, and became a Marketing Manager for Safari by Sk Cosmetics[4]. in 2022. He graduated with a National High Diploma in Interior design from Accra Technical University (ATU).[5].
Ghlagatin started his own ghlagatin.blogspot.com right after completing high school. He joined SIC Life Savings And Loans[6]. Months after setting up his blogspot. A year on, he created his self-named entertainment and lifestyle website Ghlagatin.net. After a year of successfully working on Ghlagatin.net, the blogger created another online platform, Impelnews.net. He then resumed his Sales Presentative work with SIC Life Savings And Loans a year after enrolling at the Accra Technical University.[7].
Education
Ghlagatin attended Sacred Heart Technical Institute.[8] (Jamestown) and graduated. After his high school he attended Accra Technical University[9]. to offer HND in Interior Design.
History
Ghlagatin started as a news oriented website. The website began its operation in 2021. The portal was founded by Frank Oteng running individual blogs.[10].
As at 2022, Ghlagatin is being managed by Dorcas Prah.The website covers news, politics, sports, entertainment, and music promotions. According to Alexa top sites rankings by country, Ghlagatin ranks 30 in Ghana.
Discography
In the Year 2023, he started a program called The Fact-Side & Go 'N' See. He reported most of the things the government has left it behind on his social media platforms and promoting africa to change the negative stereotype about africans to make people live, invest and travel. Ghlagatin also advocate for Anti-Human Trafficking & Safe Migration in Africa.[11].
Ghlagatin TV
In 2023, Ghlagatin launched Ghlagatin TV, a web portal for various web video formats.Ghlagatin TV rolled out production of four formats currently streaming on Ghlagatin TV. The formats include, The Fact Side and Go 'N' See and others are expected to be rolled out in 2023.[12]
Awards And Nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards[13] | Showbiz Blogger/Online Writer Of The Year ” | N/A | Nominated |
| 2021 | Africa Youth Choice Awards | New Media” and “YOUTH CHOICE Blog Of The Year. | N/A | Won |
| 2021 | Ghana Tertiary Awards[14]. | “Most Influential Student Blogger/Writer” of the year | N/A | Won |
| 2022 | Ghana Youth Awards | "Blogger Of The Year" | N/A | Won |
| 2021 | Communication Student Awards[15]. | “Most Influential Student Blogger/Writer” of the year | N/A | Won |
| 2021 | People's Celebrity Awards | Favourite Journalist Category | N/A | Nominated |
Personal Life
Ghlagatin started blogging with Opera news hub[16]. in 2020 April and later setup this own website Ghlagatin.blogspot.com and as time goes on he change to self hosted website Ghlagatin.net and that paved a way for him
While Ghlagatin was a blogger, he was still working with SIC Life Savings And Loans as a Sales Presentative.
In a year, he also got admitted in Accra Technical university to further his education and he offered interior design.
References
- ↑ http://www.wise-geek.com/what-is-a-freelance-journalist.htm
- ↑ https://universitycompare.com/advice/student/hnd
- ↑ https://emmarnitechs.com/how-to-write-for-opera-news-hub-and-get-paid-in-ghana/
- ↑ https://yfmghana.com/stephanie-karikari-poses-for-the-new-release-of-the-the-illumi-collection-of-safari/
- ↑ https://universitycompare.com/advice/student/hnd
- ↑ https://siclifesl.com.gh/index.php/about-us/
- ↑ https://buzzghana.com/15-famous-ghanaian-celebrities-true-tribes/
- ↑ https://skynewsgh.com/sacred-heart-technical-institute-courses-and-details/
- ↑ https://www.courseseye.com/colleges-and-universities/4039-accra-technical-university.aspx
- ↑ https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/marketing-manager/
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/place/Ghana
- ↑ https://www.courseseye.com/colleges-and-universities/4039-accra-technical-university.aspx
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/List-of-Ghanaian-Winners-at-City-People-Entertainment-Awards-375677
- ↑ https://enewsghana.com/full-list-of-winners-at-ghana-tertiary-excellence-awards-21/
- ↑ https://uca.edu/communication/2022/05/12/2021-school-of-communication-student-award-winners/
- ↑ https://golearnershub.com/list-of-courses-offered-in-accra-technical-university/
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