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I’ve COVID-19 but I’m doing well – Joy FM’s Gary Al-Smith confirms

 

 

Sports Journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, Gary Al-Smith who is among 5 staff of the company to have been tested positive for COVID-19 has opened up

The Multimedia Group has said five of its staff have tested positive for the deadly pandemic.

According to the Media group, it has started contact tracing to ensure that other members of the team are safe.

Confirming the report, Gary Al-Smith said he is one of the five people to have tested positive for the deadly disease.

He said he and his family have decided to use this as an opportunity to educate Ghanaians on the disease as a way of battling the stigmatization problem in the country.

He indicated that he’s doing very well and was thankful for the support he has received ever since he tested positive.

He said “As per this statement, Multimedia has recorded five cases of COVID-19.I’m one of the five. After consultation with my family, we have decided that from tonight, I’ll be speaking on radio and TV about my experience. On this page, I will be chronicling my daily experiences and how I feel, every step of the way. My family and I believe this can be my small way of battling the stigmatization problem we face in the country. I’m doing very well, thankfully, and everyone has been very supportive”.

Source: MyNewsGh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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