Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, a veteran journalist and former Chairman of the National Media Commission, has passed on in London.
He is said to have died on Monday. He was 74.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng became Chairman of the 8th NMC from November 2015 to November 2018 after Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere had finished serving his tenure.
He was a Consultant in Communication, Media and Culture and was also the President of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW). He had extensive experience in media, having practised for over 45 years as a reporter, editor, writer, teacher and trainer.
He was a former editor and columnist of The Mirror weekly newspaper, as well as the Apagyahene of Tafo Eti in the Eastern Region. He was deputy editor of the erstwhile London-based West Africa magazine in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Returning to Ghana in the 1990s, Nana Gyan-Apenteng worked with the Third World Network as head of the non-governmental organisation’s communication unit and editor of its monthly magazine, Africa Agenda.
He served as media trainer and communication consultant for several corporate, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations including MTN Ghana, some UN agencies, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), STAR Ghana and others.
He was a graduate of Apam Secondary School and the University of Ghana, Legon.
He began work formally as a journalist at the Daily Graphic in 1982 as a Staff Writer. He subsequently became Foreign News Editor and later had a stint as acting Editor.
He was subsequently appointed editor of the Mirror, where he introduced news features, which have endured till today.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng relocated to the United Kingdom, where he co-founded Ghana News magazine before being invited to be the Deputy and Acting Editor of West Africa magazine. He also founded and edited African Topics magazine, the only Pan-African publication dedicated to governance and human rights.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng worked with the Third World Network, Cultural Initiatives Support Programme, the European Union Culture Fund for Ghana, among others as a communications expert.
He served as a part-time lecturer at Vauxhall College in London and the European University Centre for Peace Studies in Austria. He also provided training for both state and private sector institutions and was a columnist for The Mirror Newspaper.
He is survived by six children. The family is expected to announce funeral and burial arrangements in due course.
MTN Republic Mourns Passing of Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng
The MTN Republic expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media statesman, Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, who died in London following a brief battle with cancer.
A towering presence in Ghana’s media and communications landscape, Nana Gyan-Apenteng served as the editor of The Mirror and later as Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC).
He was also a respected communication consultant who worked closely with MTN Ghana and several key institutions across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the MTN Republic described him as a “cherished friend” and praised his immense contributions to the media industry. “His wisdom, humility, and deep sense of purpose touched countless lives,” the statement said.
The MTN family and the broader media fraternity are said to be in mourning, with the organisation inviting members of the MTN Republic community to share memorable photos and moments with Nana Gyan-Apenteng as part of a tribute to his life and legacy. “Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and all who were privileged to know him,” the statement concluded.
Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng leaves behind a legacy of integrity, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to media excellence in Ghana.
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