Keziah Porepeya Nsoh has a simple but powerful message for women in media: Your voice must be heard.
Speaking during an Equal Voices session on Feb. 15, 2026, Nsoh shared her journey in broadcasting, outlining the challenges she has faced, the lessons she has learned and the fulfillment that comes from inspiring change in her community.
“First, you have to have passion,” she said. “But beyond passion, you have to believe that your voice deserves to be heard — not just listened to, but really heard.”
Ms. Nsoh said that in many professional spaces, women are often allowed to speak but are not always taken seriously.
“Sometimes we’re included just to add to the numbers, not because people genuinely want to listen,” she said. “You have to tell yourself: My voice counts. My thoughts matter. That mindset gives you the courage to keep going, even when it feels like the world is not paying attention.”
Her interest in broadcasting began at a young age. Growing up, she admired women in media who were breaking barriers.
“Auntie Gifty was someone I really admired,” she said. “Seeing her work and the respect she commanded made me want to excel in broadcasting. That dream pushed me to read more, practice more and ask questions from people already in the industry. It wasn’t enough to just want it, I had to prepare for it.”
Ms. Nsoh began building her skills in senior high school, where she joined drama and journalism clubs. She described those platforms as foundational to her development.
“They were more than extracurricular activities,” she said. “They were spaces where I started learning the craft, how to express ideas clearly, engage an audience and work with a team.”
Mentorship programs, including Barcamp, further guided her academic and career decisions, she added.
Despite early preparation, Ms. Nsoh acknowledged that the path has not been easy.
“Being a woman in media comes with unique challenges,” she said. “While a man may simply focus on his career, women often juggle multiple responsibilities, health, family and professional expectations, and still have to prove themselves. Often, people see you as ‘just a woman,’ but when a man walks in, he is automatically respected. You have to work twice as hard, and sometimes it still feels like it’s not enough.”
One of the most rewarding aspects of her work, she said, is using her platform to impact lives. She recalled a recent breast cancer screening initiative where her voice helped mobilize women in the community.
“Talking to women as a woman made a huge difference,” she said. “At first, many didn’t want to leave their stalls because it was a market day. But when I explained the importance of early detection, it resonated with them. Soon, they were calling others to come for screening. That was a joyful moment because the message was spreading, and people were responding.”
Ms. Nsoh said the experience underscored the unique influence women bring to broadcasting.
“People listen to mothers,” she said. “There’s a nurturing presence in the way women communicate. When you speak with care and sincerity, people feel compelled to act. Seeing that response is refreshing and motivating.”
Beyond professional success, Ms. Nsoh views her work as part of a broader mission to uplift other women.
“Broadcasting is not just about reporting the news,” she said. “It’s about showing other women that their voices matter and that their stories are valid. Every time I speak, I remember that people are listening and sometimes making life decisions based on what they hear. That responsibility pushes me to do better.”
Her advice to aspiring women in media is straightforward: Believe in yourself, keep learning, find mentors and work hard.
“Your journey may not be easy, but it will be worth it,” she said. “Every small victory and every person you inspire is proof that your voice is powerful and necessary.”
Through persistence and self-belief, Ms. Nsoh said women in broadcasting are not merely participants in the industry but agents of change — creating space where women’s voices are not only heard, but valued.
A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Bolgatanga
