Ayisha Yakubu Halid, often known simply as Ayisha Yakubu, is a prominent Ghanaian journalist and television presenter. She is widely recognized as a news anchor for TV3, one of Ghana’s leading television stations.
Ayisha is celebrated for her professionalism, eloquence, and warm personality on screen.
Beyond her career in journalism, Ayisha made headlines in April 2021 when she married in a beautiful Islamic wedding ceremony. The event featured vibrant traditional attire and a loving atmosphere, reflecting her cultural roots and personal style.
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Ayisha Yakubu has become a respected figure in Ghana’s media landscape, admired for her ability to connect with audiences and deliver news with poise and clarity. Her contributions to media continue to inspire many young journalists in the region.
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Ayisha Yakubu Halid: A Journalist’s Portrait
Ayisha Yakubu Halid, often known simply as Ayisha Yakubu, is one of Ghana’s rising voices in media. A broadcast journalist, television news anchor, and personality, she is best known for her work with Media General / TV3 Network. Over the past several years, Ayisha has built a reputation for poise, professionalism, and a gentle but confident presence on Ghanaian television.
Early Life & Education
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Ayisha’s formative education includes attendance at Preset Pacesetters Senior High School.
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She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
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She also studied Journalism via a Diploma at Jayee University.
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Further, Ayisha pursued a Master of Arts in Brands and Communications Management at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
Career Path & Achievements
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She began in radio: from May 2014 to November 2019, she worked with Pluzz FM as a radio presenter.
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By December 2018, she had joined Media General / TV3 Ghana as a broadcast journalist, news anchor, and reporter.
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Her anchoring work includes being a face on News 360 on TV3 with a prime-time presence.
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Ayisha has also hosted entertainment and variety radio/TV segments: including “ShowbizPluzz” on Pluzz 89.9 FM, and segments on Viasat 1’s morning show “This Morning” with Patrice Amegashie and others.
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In 2019, she won the TV Discovery of the Year award at the Radio & Television Personality Awards (RTP Awards). This recognition cemented her profile among emerging media talents.
Personal Life
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Ayisha made headlines in April 2021 when she married in a celebrated Islamic wedding ceremony in Accra. The event was noted for its cultural richness, beautiful traditional attire, and participation of her colleagues from TV3.
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She is known for embracing her cultural heritage in both personal style (traditional fabrics, dress) and her work—as seen in her participation in Ghana’s “Heritage Month” where she has, on prime time shows, worn traditional attire, symbolizing pride in Ghanaian culture.
Style, Media Presence & Influence
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Audiences appreciate her eloquence, warm onscreen persona, and clarity of presentation. Her ability to communicate serious news stories with calm professionalism has become part of her brand.
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Her fashion sense, style of dressing, and approach to traditional attire have also drawn attention—seen as part of her personal brand. She has used fashion as part of her media identity.
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Ayisha has inspired many young journalists, especially women, because she appears to combine credibility, poise, and career progression in a space often dominated by older figures. Her rise from radio to prime time news anchor is cited as example.
Challenges and Public Recognition
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Some details remain unclear in the public record—her exact year of birth, early schooling beyond SHS, and detailed background (family, early influences) are less documented.
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However, Ayisha has already garnered several awards and recognitions beyond the 2019 RTP Discovery award, and many media write-ups celebrate her for both style and substance.
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Her wedding was widely covered in Ghanaian media, which increased her public profile.
Recent Work & Ongoing Impact
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As of recent years (2022-2024), Ayisha continues anchoring prime-time news segments on TV3. Her reporting and anchoring include high-impact national issues and breaking news. She is regularly present in Media General’s nightly line-ups.
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She also remains visible in digital media (social media handles, TV3’s digital platforms) and cultural initiatives (e.g. Heritage Month) that connect her to national identity, cultural display, and public engagement.
Conclusion From Accra Street Journal
Ayisha Yakubu Halid represents a blend of modern professionalism, cultural pride, and aspirational media presence. With strong educational credentials (Public Relations, Journalism, Brands & Communications), starting in radio, moving into TV, winning early recognition (RTP Discovery 2019), she has steadily grown in stature.
Her capacity to remain calm under pressure, deliver with clarity, and connect with audiences both formally and culturally has made her a respected figure in Ghanaian media. While some biographical details remain private, what is clear is that she has influenced younger journalists, helped shape media presentation norms, and grown a personal brand that merges style, substance, and authenticity.
Source: Accra Street Journal
Last Updated on October 8, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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