By Godfred Amoaful
The first African Director of Ghana Television, Professor Alex Teye Quarmyne, has been eulogised for his contribution to the growth of broadcast media in Ghana. Friends, family, and staff of the state broadcaster joined hands to celebrate his 95th birthday at the Broadcasting House in Accra.
Prof. Alex Quarmyne’s role in the establishment of Ghana Television (GTV), during the era of the first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was highlighted as part of his contribution to the growth of the media in Ghana.
The former Director of GBC, Prof. Kwame Karikari, in his remark about Prof. Quarmyne’s journey as a broadcast journalist, emphasised his disciplinary nature, noting that, as a result of his selflessness and commitment towards ensuring quality delivery in media content, he helped GBC to withstand all obstacles.
The celebration of the 95th birthday would not have been a complete day without former staff of GBC who went through training under the auspices of Pof. Quarmyne and shared their experiences and the beautiful memories they have about him.
Samilia Kanj, the first TV presenter, was the first to share her memories in a panel sitting.
Martin Loh, Former Rector of the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), was full of joy to be part of the journey of Prof. Quarmyne. For him, the most exciting moment of working with Uncle Quarmyn, as affectionately called, was the first breakthrough of outdoor broadcasting at the time of the inauguration of the Akosombo dam.
Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Kwaw Ansah, Film Maker and Kwesi Ghartey -Tagoe, Former Broadcaster who represented his late father David Ghartey-Tagoe, all thanked Prof. Quarmyne for his enormous impact on the lives of many.
A presentation was made to celebrate the 95 years of good memories.
