Nuong Faalong

Edith Nuong Faalong is a Ghanaian journalist, writer, gender activist and actor. She is currently a television host for the Spotlight, a current affairs programme on Mx24gh a media and television station in Ghana.

Nuong Faalong
Portrait of Nuong Faalong, 2020
Born
Edith Nuong Faalong

Tamale , Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
EducationEconomics and Geography, University of Ghana, Legon
Alma materUniversity of Ghana, Legon
Occupation(s)Journalist , Actress
Known forAffirmative action

Early life and education

Nuong hails from Lawra in the Upper West Region of Ghana, but was born in Tamale, Northern Region.[1] She had her secondary education at Aburi Girls Senior High School and later continued to the University of Ghana, Legon where she studied Economics and Geography.

Career

Advocacy

Faalong is an advocate for affirmative action in Ghana's parliament and is keen on parity and inclusive development.[2] She refers to herself as a feminist who advocates for women's rights in all aspects of life and endeavor.[3][4]

Journalism

Faalong joined Media General Ghana Limited in 2017 as a broadcaster for 3 FM and TV3. She is the first woman and the youngest journalist to host Hot Issues, a current affairs show on TV3. [5][6] She worked in the TV3 newsroom and was also a member of the newspaper review team. Nuong is seen to be very informed and outspoken on social issues within her country.

Acting

As an actor, she made headlines with her quick rise after only a short time in the Ghanaian film industry.[7] She has been tipped as an actress to look out for especially after her role in Garrett Batty's Freetown[8][9] which won her the Actress of the Year (Non-Nigerian) in the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA).[1][10] She has featured in a number of TV series and movies such as 'Living with Trisha', 'A Northern Affair', 'Broadway', 'Sins Of Our Fathers' and 'Crime in Love', among others.[1][11][12]

References
  1. "All You Need To Know About Nuong Faalong — Her Biography". GhanaSlayers.com. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  2. "Ghana Rising with Nuong Faalong, Chapter 4: Monkey Business". GhanaWeb. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  3. "Ghana rising with Nuong Faalong: Navigating parity - Who will open the door?". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  4. "Who killed Akua Denteh?". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  5. "Nunoo-Mensah slams Mahama over comeback bid". 4 October 2019.
  6. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=423496961852055
  7. "Nuong Faalong Becomes The Third Ghanaian Actress To Get Facebook Verification". ghanavibes.com. 29 November 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. "Most audiences will be glad they took a trip to 'Freetown' - KSL.com". KSL-TV. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. "PHOTOS: Meet The Latest Ghanaian Actress In Town - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. "2016 NEA NOMINEES LIST - FILM/TV CATEGORIES". neaawards.org. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. Colascione, John. "The Published Reporter®". The Published Reporter®. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  12. "Nuong Faalong". IMDb. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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