On Celebrating Black Excellence: The Essence, a segment on Dominion TV’s Wake Up Africa morning show, host Korku Lumor led a discussion on African identity and the need for a mindset shift.
He was joined by Sherrie Donaldson-Thompson, founder of Sun-Shade Energy, and Jahzara Agyemang, M.Ed, founder and Executive Director of Vince Memorial Garden.
Miss Donaldson-Thompson highlighted how many Africans struggle with their identity, emphasizing that the church has a critical role to play in addressing this issue. She called for church institutions to actively encourage diverse career paths beyond conventional professions.
“What are the job fairs that are going on in the church environment? You must give people the opportunity to understand who they are in the environment and community, and tell them that it is not all about doctors, bankers and lawyers but also artists, musicians, fashion designers, caterers etc.,” she said.
Mrs. Agyemang added that the responsibility of reshaping perspectives goes beyond the church. She stressed that schools, families and society as a whole must contribute to changing how young people view success and self-worth.
The discussion underscored the urgent need for a collective effort to redefine African identity, celebrate cultural heritage, and embrace a wider range of career and personal development opportunities.
Currently, Wake Up Africa morning show on Dominion TV is Ghana’s Premier Morning Television Program. It’s the flagship show and hosted by the charismatic duo Korku Lumor and Precious Bia Dela. The Wake Up Africa morning show is revolutionizing how Ghanaians and Africans start their day.
This inspiring program sparks domestic and continental conversations with insightful discussions on current affairs, health, fitness, entertainment, and more. It airs on weekdays from 6:30 am to 10:00 am GMT, with the objective of promoting Ghanaian and African culture, values, and talents. The show features a talented team, including Solomon (Metro man) with weather updates, Nii Nai Carl on sports news, and DTV senior medical consultant Dr. Becky Appiah, as well as Kofi Boateng Aduna with health-related reports and Wake Up Fitness.
With a strong focus on Africa’s geopolitical dynamics and impactful global/domestic stories, Wake Up Africa distinguishes itself among African morning television programs. The show’s slogan, “Inspirational Morning Ride”, reflects its balanced mix of thought-provoking discussions, uplifting devotion, applied information, and fun.
By: Sharon Frimpomaa Opoku/newsalertgh.com
