Arit Okpo
Arit Okpo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1986 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Biochemistry |
| Alma mater | University of calabar |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Television host, voice actor |
| Employer | CNN International |
| Notable work | Jesse: The Funeral That Never Ended (2019) |
Arit Okpo is a Nigerian journalist and television host. Okpo was the host of CNN International's African Voices Changemakers[1] and a former presenter/producer at EbonyLife TV.[2]
Arit is a professional media specialist.
Early life
[edit]Arit Okpo (born 1986) is a Nigerian journalist, voice actor, and television host. She studied Biochemistry at the university level and began her career with an academic background in the sciences before transitioning into media and journalism.[3]
Career
[edit]Okpo previously worked as a school director in 2013 and later became the creative director of Menoword Media. At EbonyLifeTv, she produced and presented EL Reports (which later became The Crunch), Chefrican and Naija Politics.[4][5]
CNN
[edit]Okpo was announced the new host of CNN African Voices. A CNN International television programme that beams lights on African entertainers, creatives, athletes, and other individuals making a difference in Africa or globally. African Voices is sponsored by Globacom.[6][7]
Filmography
[edit]- Jesse: The Funeral That Never Ended (2019)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "CNN's African Voices extends partnership with Glo". CNN International Commercial. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ "I'm doing my best to live most authentic life – Arit Okpo". No. Guardian Woman. Guardian Newspapers. Guardian Newspapers. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Sule, Mariam (2021-03-15). "The Elevator: From Bagging A Biochemistry Degree To Being A Leading Media Personality - Arit Okpo". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ "Arit Okpo". TedxSurulere. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Ehonwa, Joy (5 October 2016). "10 Questions for Arit Okpo, ELTV Presenter and Producer". Connect Nigeria. Connect Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ "Arit Okpo joins CNN as host of rebranded African Voices Changemakers". CNN Commentary. CNN. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (11 August 2019). "CNN's Africa Voices enters new era, introduces new host, format". No. Life & Arts. BusinessDay Digital Team. Business Day. Retrieved 11 August 2019.