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Peace Hyde
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Peace Hyde
Born (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985 (age 38)
London, UK
NationalityBritish — Ghanaian
Occupation(s)TV personality, Forbes West Africa correspondent, founder Aim Higher Africa
Years active2013 — present[1]

Peace Hyde (born 9 August 1985) is a British Ghanaian TV personality and media entrepreneur. Hyde is originally from the U.K., where she practiced as an Education Specialist with six years’ of experience within the formal education sector.[2] During this time, she ultimately rose to the level of senior management. She holds a first class degree in Psychology and master’s degrees in communication and digital media as well as journalism. Peace Hyde is also the founder of Aim Higher Africa, a not for profit dedicated to enriching the standard of education for students by incorporating the use of ICT in the learning environment.[3][4][5] She is also the Forbes West Africa Correspondent (Forbes Africa).[6][7][8][9]

Early Childhood

Peace Hyde was born and raised in London, where she lived until relocating to Ghana in 2014. During her early years in London, she briefly practiced as a child psychologist before embarking on a career as a science teacher specializing in chemistry and biology.

Education

Peace is an accomplished academic and intellectual. An alumnus of Middlesex University, which she attended from the years of 2006 to 2008, she received a bachelor's degree with first class honors in Psychology .[10] She also holds master's degrees in both Journalism and Communication and Digital Media.[11]

Career

TV Personality

Peace Hyde is the host of the flagship Forbes Africa TV show titled “My Worst Day with Peace Hyde”.[12] The show consists of Peace interviewing captains of industry in Africa. Some of the guests on the show to date include Africa’s richest man,[13] Aliko Dangote; second richest woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija,]; former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Emir Sanussi;[14] billionaires Femi Otedola,[15] Herman Mashaba, and Jim Ovia; and many more. She is also the host of Ghana’s biggest lifestyle show, “Friday Night Live”.[16][17] The show deals with everything concerning life and living it well. In 2014, Peace Hyde was appointed the host of the largest music talent competition in Ghana, MTN Hitmaker.

Event Host

Peace Hyde has hosted a number of high profile events in Ghana and Nigeria.[18] She was the host of the Hennessy Artistry concert in Ghana as well as the 2013 Ghana Movie Awards.[19] She also hosted the Social Media Week panel discussion with Forbes Africa, Technology, and the Youngpreneur as well as Guardian Nigeria’s “The Future of Digital Publishing in Africa”.[1] Hyde was also invited to be a speaker at Tedx Accra.[20]

Inspirational Columnist

Peace Hyde writes an inspirational column, A Piece of Peace, which is a culmination of thought provoking ideas that motivate youth to achieve their fullest potential.[21][22][23]

Journalist

Peace Hyde holds the post of West Africa Correspondent for Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa, where she profiles the entrepreneurial success stories from the continent.[24][25][26]

Actor

In 2015, Hyde starred in the HIV advocacy show “MTV Shuga” where she played the role of Eniola, an HIV mother mentor.[27][28][29]

Endorsements

Peace Hyde is the official ambassador for Mara Mentor, an online community that connects young entrepreneurs with business leaders from around the world.[30][31] In 2016, Hyde was also unveiled as the Peace Ambassador for the Universal Peace Federation.[32]

Foundation

Peace Hyde is the founder of the multiple award winning nonprofit organization Aim Higher Africa.[33][34][35][36][37] The organization is dedicated to enriching the standard of education by incorporating the use of ICT in the learning environment to build the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Awards and recognition

Year Event Prize Result
2015 People's Choice Awards Female News Presenter of the Year Nominated
2015 RTP Awards Television Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year Nominated
2015 Young CEO Business Summit Young CEO Global Award Won
2015 Avance Media Awards Top 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Won
2016 Nigerian Broadcaster Merit Awards Female African Broadcaster of the Year[38] Won
2016 Women For Africa Awards International Business Woman of the Year Nominated
2016 Women For Africa Awards Business Woman of the Year Nominated
2016 The African Network of Entrepreneurs Top 100 Most Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana Won
2016 Women For Africa Awards Judges Special Recognition Award Won
2016 Africa Boku Talent Africa Awards Excellence In Journalism Award Won

References

  1. ^ Akese, Efia (23 January 2015). "Peace Hyde hugs the limelight". Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Meet Peace Hyde, Ghana's rising star". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  3. ^ "Peace Hyde wins special recognition award for Aim Higher Africa at Women4Africa Awards UK - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  4. ^ "CHILD EDUCATION: Peace Hyde Brings New Technology Initiative To Nigeria | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  5. ^ "Peace Hyde's Aim Higher Africa secures partnership deal with Nasco Electronics | GhanaGist.Com". ghanagist.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  6. ^ "Peace Hyde revealed as new West Africa Correspondent: Forbes Africa". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  7. ^ "Peace Hyde shortlisted to judge Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2015 - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  8. ^ "Ghana HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  9. ^ "Iyanya, Peace Hyde and Others Honoured for Their Career Excellence at the "Style Africa Awards" in Los Angeles". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  10. ^ Anangfio, Ebenezer (7 November 2013). "Meet Peace Hyde, Ghana's rising star". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Peace Hyde - AmeyawDebrah.com". AmeyawDebrah.Com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  12. ^ "Forbes Africa TV launches with flagship show "My Worst Day" hosted by Peace Hyde". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  13. ^ "From Trader to Billionaire – WATCH Africa's Richest Man Aliko Dangote on "My Worst Day With Peace Hyde"". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  14. ^ "Watch Episode 1 of Forbes Africa TV's "My Worst Day": An Indepth Interview with the Emir of Kano". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  15. ^ "Billionaire Femi Otedola Opens up on Business Challenges "I had two options – commit suicide or to weather the storm" WATCH "My Worst Day with Peace Hyde" Episode 3". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  16. ^ "Friday Night Live with Peace Hyde goes live on GhOne from August 15 - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  17. ^ "Peace Hyde hits hard on drugs - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  18. ^ "Peace Hyde shines at African Diaspora Awards - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  19. ^ "Stunning Peace Hyde set to host Hennessy Artistry | GhanaGist.Com". ghanagist.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  20. ^ LGH-Staff. "Bola Ray, Peace Hyde, others for TEDX Accra | GhanaCrusader.com - Latest News in Ghana and Beyond". www.ghanacrusader.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  21. ^ "A Piece of Peace - Exceeding expectations - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  22. ^ "Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: TV personality Peace Hyde shares amazing testimony of survival". www.lindaikejisblog.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  23. ^ "A Piece of Peace: Understanding your Vision - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  24. ^ "African Entrepreneurs share their Learning Moments & Tough Times on Forbes Africa TV's 'My Worst Day with Peace Hyde' | Trailer". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  25. ^ "Oil Mogul Tonye Cole of Sahara Group shares Lessons learned from Failure in Forbes Africa April Edition | Read & Watch Video". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  26. ^ ""There were a lot of sleepless nights and battles" Folorunsho Alakija covers August Edition of Forbes Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  27. ^ "MTV Shuga Behind the Scnenes - Peace Hyde talks about what it's like playing Eniola in MTV Shuga 4". mtvshuga.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  28. ^ "Peace Hyde joins new season of MTV's Shuga - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  29. ^ "MTV Shuga season 4 starring Peace Hyde & Chris Attoh premieres September 13 - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  30. ^ "Peace Hyde unveiled as brand ambassador for Mara Mentor - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  31. ^ "Mara Mentor ~ Peace Hyde". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  32. ^ "Peace Hyde unveiled as Peace Ambassador for the Universal Peace Federation - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  33. ^ "Peace Hyde gets award". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  34. ^ "WATCH Forbes Africa's Peace Hyde Talk about Her Charity & Life Changing Move Back to Ghana". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  35. ^ Kent, Mensah. "Peace Hyde wins award for Aim Higher Africa". Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  36. ^ "Peace Hyde and Elizabeth Patterson inspire young girls with GEIC and Aim Higher Africa - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  37. ^ "FAB Photos from "More Than A Woman" with Irene Logan, Ofie Kodjo, Peace Hyde and more - AmeyawDebrah.Com". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  38. ^ Anangfio, Ebenezer. "Meet Peace Hyde, wins best African Broadcaster of the year". Ghanaweb. Ghanaweb. Retrieved 1 August 2015.

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