Rafiq Salam

Abdul-Salam Abdul-Rafiq is a Ghanaian journalist and the Upper West Regional correspondent for Joy FM.^[1]^[2] He is known for his unique reports sign outs, which usually ends with Wa prolonged Wa-a-a-a-a!.^[3] In 2012, he was among the awardees for the Upper West Region's Young Achievers award including Alban Bagbin by the National Youth Authority due to his reportage.^[4]^[5]

Early life

Abdul-Rafiq hails from Wa in the Upper West Region in Ghana and he is the 24th child of his father.^[6]

Personal life

In December 2015, Abdul-Rafiq married Shahida Seidu Braimah, Princess of Guli and also daughter of Seidu Braimah.^[7] Abdul-Rafiq is a Muslim.^[7]

Awards and honors

In September 2024, Abdul-Rafiq was named the Upper West Regional Best Journalist at the Maiden Edition of Upper West Journalists Awards Organized by the Ghana Journalists Association.^[8]

In 2023, he was also named the best Health Reporter for the Year.^[9]

In 2018, he was also adjudged the best journalist in a feature story in the northern sector of Ghana on the SNV Voice for Change Programme.^[8]

References

^ "3-member committee to investigate allegations against Wa Poly Rector". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
^ "Photos: Dr. Bawumia donates 500 desks to Kperisi M.A – Sankofa Online : Serving the Ghanaian Community of Chicago". sankofaonline.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
^ Quaye, Michael. "Rafiq Salam, Wa-a-a-a-a-a-a". Retrieved 2018-05-30.
^ "JOYNEWS' Rafiq Salam awarded by National Youth Authority". Retrieved 2018-05-30.
^ "NYA honors eleven distinguish personalities in Upper West". Retrieved 2018-05-30.
^ Quist, Ebenezer Agbey (2020-04-21). "Famous reporter with "Rafiq Salam, Waaa" signature recounts his journey". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
^ ^a ^b "Photos: Joy FM's Rafiq Salam 'Waaaaaaaaa' finds a wife". Modern Ghana. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
^ ^a ^b "JoyNews' Rafiq Salam named GJA Best Journalist for Upper West Region - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
^ "Upper West: Rafiq Salam Adjudged Regional Best Journalist at GJA's Maiden Awards Night [Full List]". Upper West Media. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.

External links

The 'Waaa' Effect on YouTube

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[1] "3-member committee to investigate allegations against Wa Poly Rector". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.

[2] "Photos: Dr. Bawumia donates 500 desks to Kperisi M.A – Sankofa Online : Serving the Ghanaian Community of Chicago". sankofaonline.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.

[3] Quaye, Michael. "Rafiq Salam, Wa-a-a-a-a-a-a". Retrieved 2018-05-30.

[4] "JOYNEWS' Rafiq Salam awarded by National Youth Authority". Retrieved 2018-05-30.

[5] "NYA honors eleven distinguish personalities in Upper West". Retrieved 2018-05-30.

[6] Quist, Ebenezer Agbey (2020-04-21). "Famous reporter with "Rafiq Salam, Waaa" signature recounts his journey". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-09-08.

[:0-7] "Photos: Joy FM's Rafiq Salam 'Waaaaaaaaa' finds a wife". Modern Ghana. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2024.

[:1-8] "JoyNews' Rafiq Salam named GJA Best Journalist for Upper West Region - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.

[9] "Upper West: Rafiq Salam Adjudged Regional Best Journalist at GJA's Maiden Awards Night [Full List]". Upper West Media. 2024-09-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.

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