Samed Gaida is a freelance journalist from Tamale, Northern Ghana. West Africa. I start Journalism in 2010 at Diamond Fm in Tamale, Learning under experienced Journalist like Nelson Nyadror Adanuti, a multiple best journalist award winner in Ghana.

I also received Journalism and Radio Read morePresentation training from DW Radio in 2015 in Accra. I have worked with Diamond Fm as a reporter and host of their Drive time show called Diamond City Jam for 11 years.

I currently report for Music Time in Africa hosted by Dr. Heather Maxwell on VOA and a content creator for Bizung School of Music and Dance.

Alhassan Abdul Washeed is a multifaceted journalist and regional correspondent for United Television (UTV-Ghana), based in Tamale, Ghana. His reporting has shed light on significant health issues, such as the challenges surrounding kidney disease, with a particular focus on the difficulties faced Read morein terms of affordability and accessibility in Ghana's Northern region. Alhassan's dedication to journalism is matched by his passion for the film and television industry, where he has made considerable strides in development, especially in Northern Ghana.

In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Alhassan is a skilled cinematographer and filmmaker, proficient in using post-production tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop. His journey in media was marked by overcoming financial and geographical obstacles, which fueled his determination to succeed in video production. He honed his skills at the Academy of Screen Arts and furthered his education through online platforms such as Creative COW.

Alhassan's commitment to media education is evident in his role as a lecturer in video editing and cinematography at the Tamale Film and Television Academy (TAFTA). His vision for TAFTA is not only to establish it as a digital hub for journalism and production training but also to empower the local youth and promote their culture. Through his work, Alhassan aims to provide opportunities for aspiring media professionals in the region, ensuring they have access to the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in the industry.

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