Louis Kwame Sakyiamah
Lexil Bill | |
|---|---|
| Education | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Radio presenter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Walk With Lexis, Drive time |
Louis Sakyiamah (known professionally as Lexis Bill) is a Ghanaian radio and television presenter and entrepreneur.
Early life and education
[edit]Sakyiamah was born to Mr. Dickson Nuamah and Mrs. Wilhemina Animwaah, and hails from Abompe in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He is the eldest of three siblings. He attended PRESEC-Legon for his basic education and later enrolled at Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).[1][2][3][4]
Career life
[edit]Sakyiamah began his broadcasting career in Kumasi, working with Focus FM, Kapital Radio, and Radio Xtacy (formerly Kessewaa Radio). In 2010, he joined the Multimedia Group, where he initially worked with Hitz FM before moving to Joy FM. He has cited broadcasters such as Tommy Annan Forson, Bola Ray, Kwami Sefa Kayi, and Komla Dumor as influences on his career.
In 2017, he was selected as the host of the television program Men's World. In addition to his broadcasting career, Sakyiamah has been involved in various business ventures, including founding a fitness company, X Fitness. He also organizes a regular community fitness initiative titled Walk With Lexis.[5][6][2][7][8][4][9]
Personal life
[edit]Sakyiamah married Esther Esimi Siale in a private ceremony held in Accra on 20 November 2020.[10][11][12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Radio Morning Show Host of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [13] |
| 2015 | Most Stylish Radio Personality | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2017 | Man of the Year Communications-The Pav Ansah Communicator Award | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2017 | Radio Late Afternoon Show Host Of The Year | Nominated | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar. "Photos/Video: Joy FM's Lexis Bill gets surprise of his life on his birthday". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b Dokosi, Michael. "To have Bola Ray as a predecessor and competitor is tough but am holding my own- Lexis Bill". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Hitz FM Presenter, Lexis Bill in a Secret Love Affair With Miss Tourism ?". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet Lexis Bill; Glitz Africa Magazine's 'Man of Style'". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Doku, Francis. "Lexis Bill is the drive time man!". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Appiah, Edwin. "He put Accra to sleep, he will now drive the capital home; Lexis Bill, new host of Drive Time". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Kwame Sakyiamah reveals secrets of men on TV". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Forfoe, Forgive. "Lexis Bill: It's all about image". Graphic Ghana. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ "Health Minister, other celebrities join Lexis Bill walk up Aburi Mountains". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Media Personality Lexis Bill Marries Esther Esimi Siale(VIDEO)". Peacefmonline- Ghana news. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Check out videos from Lexis Bill's wedding - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Lexis Bill Marries Long Time Girlfriend". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Final List Of Radio & Television Personality Awards Nominees Out". peace fm online. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Aglanu, Ernest. "Lexis Bill nominated for 2015 Glitz Style Awards". myjoyonline. Retrieved 31 July 2018.