Arit Okpo
Arit Okpo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1986 (age 39–40) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Biochemistry |
| Alma mater | University of calabar |
| Occupations | Journalist, Television host, voice actor |
| Employer | CNN International |
| Notable work | Jesse: The Funeral That Never Ended (2019) |
Arit Okpo is a Nigerian journalist and television host. Okpo was the host of CNN International's African Voices Changemakers[1] and a former presenter/producer at EbonyLife TV.[2]
Arit is a professional media specialist and an LGBT ally.[3]
Early life
Arit Okpo (born 1986) is a Nigerian journalist, voice actor, and television host. She studied Biochemistry at the university level and began her career with an academic background in the sciences before transitioning into media and journalism.[4]
Career
Okpo previously worked as a school director in 2013 and later became the creative director of Menoword Media. At EbonyLifeTv, she produced and presented EL Reports (which later became The Crunch), Chefrican and Naija Politics.[5][6] n 2017, she was announced as a host of The Initiative for Equal Rights' podcast, Untold Facts.[7][8] In 2019, she dedicated an episode of the podcast to discussing the queer memoir anthology She Called Me Woman.[9]
She is currently on ISDAO's decision-making panel.[10]
CNN
Okpo was announced the new host of CNN African Voices. A CNN International television programme that beams lights on African entertainers, creatives, athletes, and other individuals making a difference in Africa or globally. African Voices is sponsored by Globacom.[11][12]
Filmography
See also
References
- ↑ "CNN's African Voices extends partnership with Glo". CNN International Commercial. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ "I'm doing my best to live most authentic life – Arit Okpo". The Guardian. No. Guardian Woman. Lagos, Nigeria. Guardian Newspapers. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ Anthony (2017-07-15). "I'm doing my best to live most authentic life - Arit Okpo". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ Sule, Mariam (2021-03-15). "The Elevator: From Bagging A Biochemistry Degree To Being A Leading Media Personality - Arit Okpo". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ "Arit Okpo". TedxSurulere. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ Ehonwa, Joy (5 October 2016). "10 Questions for Arit Okpo, ELTV Presenter and Producer". Connect Nigeria. Connect Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ Ikeji, Linda (2017-05-10). "Untold facts set to launch new season with TV personality, Arit Okpo". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ Sponsor (2017-05-08). "Untold Facts set to launch new season with TV Personality, Arit Okpo". YNaija. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2019-01-28). "Arit Okpo takes a look at Narrative of Queer Women in "She Called Me Woman" on "Untold Facts" | WATCH". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Decision-Making Panel". Asanka. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Arit Okpo joins CNN as host of rebranded African Voices Changemakers". CNN Commentary. CNN. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ Okeke, Ifeoma (11 August 2019). "CNN's Africa Voices enters new era, introduces new host, format". BusinessDay. No. Life & Arts. Lagos, Nigeria. Business Day. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ↑ "The Funeral That Never Ended Documentary premieres this week at AFRIFF". NewsWireNGR. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2019-11-13). "Journalist, Egbejule explores the 1998 'Jesse Pipeline' explosion in gripping new film | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Jesse: The Funeral That Never Ended". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2026-08-21.