Manuel Koranteng

journalist · Ghana

Biography

Manuel Koranteng (born Emmanuel Kojo Koranteng) is a Ghanaian journalist who currently works for the BBC World Service. Until his move to the BBC, Koranteng worked as a Multimedia Journalist and News Anchor with Joy News and Joy FM in Ghana.

Early life and education

Manuel Koranteng attended Accra Academy. He holds a BA in political science and philosophy from the University of Ghana and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.

Career

He started his career during his university days at Radio Universe as a Morning Show host then moved to the Multimedia Group of companies where he worked at Joy News TV and Joy FM radio as a news anchor.

Advocacy

Koranteng has also been involved in advocacy related to workplace wellness and mental health. Through the initiative MentaPulse Africa, he helped organize the Ghana Health & Labour Summit in 2025, an event that sought to promote dialogue on employee well-being and workplace health policies. The summit received support from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and contributed to discussions around developing a Workplace Health and Well-Being Declaration in Ghana.