Legendary Ghanaian broadcaster and commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96
The first president of SWAG Joe Lartey brought onto the stage by the current president Kwabena Yeboah on June 12, 2022 (Photo by Carlo Pozzoni/ AIPS Media)
ACCRA, April 28, 2024 - The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced the passing of its first president Joachim Awuley Lartey, aka Joe Lartey. The veteran broadcaster and commentator, whose vibrant voice brought Ghanaian sports to life for generations, died on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the age of 96.
A legend of African sports journalism, Lartey was on June 12, 2022, just six days after his 95th birthday, honoured with the A Life in Sport award by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) at the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in recognition of his timeless contributions to the profession.
Popularly known as 'Over To You' Joe Lartey, the iconic broadcaster, born on June 6, 1927 in Accra, began his journalism journey at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961 after an old mate of his recommended him. He started with the Talks and Features Department before moving to the Sports Department, where he flourished as football commentator.
After over a decade, he joined Radio Nigeria, where he stayed until 1990 before rejoining GBC and hosting programmes such as Sports Digest and Hall of Fame on GTV.
Many Ghanaian football commentators cannot speak about their careers without mentioning the influence of Lartey. And Lartey was also never tired of sharing his experiences with the younger generations. Lartey left an an indelible mark on sports journalism in Ghana and his contributions to Ghanaian sports were profound.
A legend of African sports journalism, Lartey was on June 12, 2022, just six days after his 95th birthday, honoured with the A Life in Sport award by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) at the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in recognition of his timeless contributions to the profession.
Popularly known as 'Over To You' Joe Lartey, the iconic broadcaster, born on June 6, 1927 in Accra, began his journalism journey at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961 after an old mate of his recommended him. He started with the Talks and Features Department before moving to the Sports Department, where he flourished as football commentator.
After over a decade, he joined Radio Nigeria, where he stayed until 1990 before rejoining GBC and hosting programmes such as Sports Digest and Hall of Fame on GTV.
Many Ghanaian football commentators cannot speak about their careers without mentioning the influence of Lartey. And Lartey was also never tired of sharing his experiences with the younger generations. Lartey left an an indelible mark on sports journalism in Ghana and his contributions to Ghanaian sports were profound.
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