Bridget Otoo is a renowned Ghanaian journalist, media personality and public relations officer.
She works as a news presenter at Metro TV, a television station in Accra. She also advocates for the empowerment of women and the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana.
She has been involved in various controversies and activism, such as the OccupyJulorbiHouse protests and LGBTQI rights activism.
is also a social media influencer, with thousands of followers on Twitter and Instagram.
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- Full Name: Bridget Otoo
- Nickname: Principal
- Date of birth: December 31, 1983
- Age: 40 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Sekondi, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Journalist, media personality, public relations officer
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Parents: Francis Otoo and Agnes Arthur
- Siblings: Six
- Spouse: Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Bridget Otoo, now 40 years old, was born on December 31, 1983 in Sekondi, Ghana.
She is the daughter of Francis Otoo and Agnes Arthur and has six siblings. She attended Aggrey Memorial Primary School in Sekondi.
She then attended Bompeh Technical High School in Takoradi, where she served as the Headmistress of the Girls’ School.
She is nicknamed “Principal” because of her outspoken, confident and straightforward personality. She developed an interest in journalism and media from a young age and participated in various school activities and competitions related to communication and rhetoric.
She is also passionate about social justice and human rights and is inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Christiane Amanpour.
She furthered her studies at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication Studies. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Personal life
Bridget Otoo is a woman who married her lover, Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh, on August 13, 2022. Dr. Tetteh is a medical doctor and a lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Medicine.
The couple held a private wedding ceremony in Accra, attended by family and close friends, including several celebrities such as Serwaa Amihere, Lydia Forson and Nana Aba Anamoah.
Bridget Otoo and her husband do not have children yet, but they are looking forward to starting a family soon. They currently live in Accra, enjoying a happy and peaceful marriage.
Bridget Otoo is also the proud owner of her pet dog Coco, whom she adopted from an animal rescue shelter. She often shares photos and videos of her adorable dog on social media platforms and encourages her fans to adopt and care for animals.
Career
Bridget Otoo has a decade of experience in the media industry in Ghana. She began her career as a voiceover artist in 2003, recording commercials for organizations such as Tigo, Barclays, Unilever and Ecobank.
She then worked at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) as a public relations officer while performing her military service.
She then entered the media industry in 2008, working with Good News FM and Sky TV as a radio and television presenter. She became popular and recognized for her eloquence, charisma and professionalism.
She moved to TV3 Network Limited in 2010, where she held various positions such as news anchor and news presenter.
She has hosted shows such as “New Day,” “You and the Police,” and primetime news on TV3 for six years. She also reported on major events and stories, such as the 2012 and 2016 general elections, the Ebola outbreak, the Westgate Mall attack and the Chibok girls kidnapping.
She has interviewed prominent figures such as former presidents John Mahama and John Kufuor, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and former US President Obama. She also mentors and trains young journalists and aspiring media practitioners.
She left TV3 in 2016 after allegedly being fired from the airwaves for disciplinary reasons. She became a freelance journalist, media personality and public relations officer.
She has worked with Mediamax Ghana Limited as a lead content creator and collaborated with other media outlets and organizations such as Citi FM, Joy FM, Graphic Online and iWatch Africa.
She also tried her hand at other fields such as construction materials business, event management and social media marketing.
She joined Metro TV in 2021, where she worked as a news anchor. She hosted the show “Good evening Ghana” show, where she discusses current affairs and current events with guests and callers.
She also appeared in other shows such as “Chat” And “Bridge“She is known for her outspoken and bold journalistic style, as well as her witty personality.
Net worth
Bridget Otoo is one of Ghana’s richest and most influential media personalities, with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
She earns a huge income from her career as a journalist, media personality and public relations officer.
Argumentative
Bridget Otoo is no stranger to controversy, as she has been involved in a number of scandals and controversies throughout her career and life. Some of the most notable scandals include:
In 2016, she was reportedly asked to leave TV3 management after she posted a tweet that was deemed disrespectful and unprofessional.
She tweeted, “I am not a fan of the NPP, but I think Nana Addo is better than Mahama. #JMToaso” in the 2016 presidential campaign.
She later apologized for her tweet but was still suspended by the broadcaster. She eventually left TV3 and became a freelance journalist.
In 2021, she announced her support for the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana and faced a lot of backlash and criticism from some religious groups and conservative elements in society.
She asserted in a Twitter post that she is ready and will wholeheartedly support the LGBTQI+ agenda in Ghana, regardless of what religious people say about them.
She also stated that if supporting LGBTQI+ is the quickest and easiest way to hell then she is ready because she wants to meet Satan.
She also challenged and confronted a number of anti-LGBTQI+ activists and figures, such as Sam George, Moses Foh-Amoaning and Kwaku Annan.
In 2023, she was allegedly attacked and left half-naked by several officers of the Ghana Police Service during an OccupyJulorbiHouse protest.
She was among the protesters against the government’s mismanagement and economic mismanagement and demanded the resignation of the president and his economic management team.
She was arrested and assaulted by several police officers, who tore off part of her dress and dragged her. She later shared her grief on social media and received support and sympathy from fans and colleagues.
Social media
- Twitter Username: @Bridget_Otoo
- Instagram Name: @bridget_otoo
