Elijah Donkor, a photographer with Opemsuo Radio and the Manhyia Palace, has been adjudged Best Photojournalist at the 2026 Ashanti Media Excellence Awards organised by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ashanti Region, in recognition of his work in visual storytelling.
The award marks a significant milestone in Mr Donkor’s professional career and acknowledges his commitment to documenting events and telling stories through photography.
In a statement following the recognition, Mr Donkor, popularly known as Kofi Ghana, expressed gratitude to God, his family, colleagues, mentors, friends and supporters for their encouragement throughout his career.
He described the honour as a reminder that dedication, perseverance and passion were essential to achieving success.
He said the achievement was not his alone, but also belonged to the people who had supported, encouraged and believed in him from the beginning of his journey.
Mr Donkor said photojournalism went beyond capturing images, noting that every photograph told a story and reflected the sacrifices, hard work and resilience behind the profession.
He reaffirmed his commitment to using visual storytelling to inform and inspire the public, while documenting the realities of communities with integrity, professionalism and purpose.
The award recipient said the recognition had strengthened his resolve to continue telling stories of public interest and capturing moments that mattered to society.
Reflecting on his journey, Mr Donkor drew inspiration from the song Street Crown by Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, saying its message resonated with the challenges, sacrifices and determination associated with his professional growth.
He also acknowledged the role of faith in his journey, giving glory to God for the grace, favour and guidance that had sustained him.
Mr Donkor works with Opemsuo Radio and the Manhyia Palace, where he documents events and activities through photography.
He said he remained committed to upholding the standards of journalism and producing images that informed the public and preserved important moments for posterity.
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