Journalism is a highly distinguished profession which is generally perceived as the fourth arm of government. This is because its job since its inception has been to police government in its policy making and implementation, so as to benefit and improve the lives of the citizenry. In Ghana, there are journalists who have stood out amongst the lot. They have weathered the storm of dictatorship, braved the ills of coups d'etat and upheld the values of democracy. They are well-known and celebrated throughout the country but do you know their spouses?

Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr as he is affectionately referred to is a seasoned journalist who has a wealth of both local and international political journalism embedded inside him. He has been a both a member and a convener of pressure groups which have helped to improve the lives of the ordinary citizenry. Meet his lovely wife whose name is unknown but undoubtedly has had a profound impact on the life of this fine gentleman of our land.

Meet another fine gentlemen, who like the taste of fine wine, has become better with age. His name is Abdul Malik Kwaku Baako. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of a well-respected paper The Crusading Guide. Meet his wife Isha Zuwera Baako. The two love birds tied the knot in 2009. A few years back, rumors were rife that he was impotent but this rumor disappeared as fast as it came with the couple being blessed with lovely children.

He is one of my favourite journalists. I love reading his long articles and his epistles titled Letters To My Future Wife. His name is Manasseh Azure Awuni and he is from Bongo in the Upper West Region. He is a strong anti-corruption campaigner and a 'mask-less' investigative journalist whose work has unearth some evils in the civil and judicial service. He tied the knot to the beautiful "Serwaa" on the 20th of August, 2016. A ceremony which was attended by the creme-de-la-creme of journalists.

Another of the finest journalists in Ghana is Israel Laryea. The former news anchor of TV3 is known for his brilliant broadcast skills and in-depth knowledge of his profession. He is currently the main news anchor at JoyNews Television. In 2008, he was named as the Best African Radio Journalist at the CNN/Multichoice Africa Journalist awards. He is currently married to the adorable Louisa Laryea who is a banker. The couple are blessed with three lovely children; two strong boys and three lovely children.

Finally, the Chairman General himself, Kwame Sefa Kayi. Kwami is known to almost everyone in Ghana because his voice is heard across the length and breadth of this nation. His morning show which is aired on a daily basis, Monday to Friday, is broadcast throughout the entire nation by Peace FM and its affiliate stations. Kwami is well-loved his fans and they won't want to miss any of his shows, which is handles so beautifully and elegantly. Meet his wife known as Raj. Kwami got married in 2004 at a lovely ceremony in Accra.

Source: JakeSpringfield