News2 years ago
Veteran Actor Ekow Blankson Passes On
Ekow Blankson, a veteran actor and GhanaWeb’s Commercial Manager, has died. The news of his death was first announced on Facebook by Accra-based Hitz FM, and was later confirmed by a number of industry figures as well as colleagues at Ghanaweb. The cause of his death is unknown. Ekow Blankson held various leadership positions with four multinational corporations, including Ghana Breweries Limited, a Heineken subsidiary; Coca-Cola; Vodafone; and WaterHealth International. He has also held positions as Managing Director, Director of Brands and Corporate Communications, and General Manager (Luv FM and Nhyira FM) with media companies such as TV Africa, Media General Ghana Limited, and Multimedia Broadcasting Company. He was also the conglomerate Groupe Ideal’s Director of Strategy and Corporate Communications. Ekow Blankson earned a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon, as well as a marketing certificate from Heineken University in Amsterdam and a Diploma in Theatre Arts (Drama) from the University of Ghana, Legon....
