Hummul-Krusum Tahiru Crowned Female Journalist of The Year at the 4th GJA Upper East Awards
HUMMUL-KRUSUM TAHIRU
Hummul-Krusum Tahiru, the esteemed Gender Desk Manager at A1 Radio in Bolgatanga, has been honored with the title of Female Journalist of the Year at the prestigious 4th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Upper East Awards. This remarkable achievement marks the second occasion on which Tahiru has been bestowed this significant accolade, further cementing her status as a prominent figure in the landscape of regional journalism.
During the vibrant ceremony held on October 10, 2025, at the elegant BlueSky Hotel located in Kumbosigo, Bolgatanga, the 4th GJA Upper East Awards celebrated outstanding journalistic excellence within the Upper East Region. Tahiru’s impressive double victory included not only the coveted Female Journalist of the Year award but also the Best Gender Reporter of the Year title—a testament to her unwavering commitment to gender-focused reporting and her advocacy for women's stories.
This year’s awards featured an array of 13 diverse categories, showcasing the remarkable talents and contributions of journalists from the region, with the addition of the Promising Journalist of the Year category sponsored by Bolgatanga Technical University, bringing the total to 14 accolades presented on this special occasion.
In a heartfelt interview following the ceremony, Tahiru took the opportunity to inspire her female colleagues in journalism. She passionately urged them to embrace challenges, pursue compelling stories, and assert their capability to compete at the highest levels alongside their male peers. “Female journalists should challenge themselves and write stories. They are equally up to the task, just as the men do,” Tahiru asserted, highlighting the need for women to recognize their potential in a historically male-dominated field.
Extending her message to aspiring journalists, she passionately invited women who harbor a desire for storytelling and media engagement to confidently enter the profession. She emphasized the necessity of increasing female representation in the media landscape as a means to amplify women's voices and articulate the unique challenges faced by women and girls within society. “It takes a woman to understand the issues of women better than men,” Tahiru articulated, showcasing the invaluable insights female journalists contribute to coverage of gender-sensitive topics.
Hummul-Krusum Tahiru’s role as Gender Desk Manager at A1 Radio is pivotal, placing her at the forefront of addressing gender-related issues and representing the narratives of women in her community. Her consecutive win at the GJA Upper East Awards not only reflects her sustained excellence and dedication to impactful storytelling but also reinforces the importance of celebrating stories that resonate with women and the wider community in the Upper East Region.
Her recognition not only honors her individual accomplishments but also highlights the essential function of gender-focused journalism in fostering a vibrant media landscape within the Upper East Region. Tahiru’s passionate call for enhanced female participation in the media resonates with broader initiatives aimed at ensuring that diverse perspectives inform public discourse and drive meaningful social change.
