Ghanaian journalist MzGee recently said that her proficiency in English caused Despite Media to reject her for a position in 2021.
In an interview with Abeiku Santana, MzGee recalled meeting Fadda Dickson, a well-known figure in the media industry, to present her with a plaque while she was working for JoyNews. She was introduced to Fadda and given praise by Abeiku Santana, who was present at the time.
Abeiku asked whether Fadda would consider hiring MzGee in an effort to find her a job. Unfortunately, Fadda gave her a discouraging response and expressed little interest in her because she was unable to speak Akan.
MzGee recounted her memories of the episode with Abeiku Santana during the interview, reminding him of their first encounter with Fadda Dickson. She described Fadda’s response and voiced her dismay, saying that he had disregarded her because of her English-speaking background and advised her to stick to that field.
However, MzGee acknowledged Abeiku Santana’s belief in her and his accurate prediction of her future success. She fondly remembered how he referred to her as the “Wendy Williams of Ghana” even before they had met, recognizing her potential without seeing her as a mere imitation.
Despite facing subsequent criticism and backlash when she assumed the hosting role for UTV’s United Showbiz, MzGee demonstrated remarkable resilience. She refused to let the rejection define her and continued to pursue her passion, ultimately proving her worth as a competent and valuable media personality.
