Shadow, lead content creator and voice behind GhParrot.com.gh, has been honored with the prestigious Blogger of the Year, a recognition of his unwavering commitment to truth and impact in an era when misinformation runs rampant at the just-ended Eminent Awards 2025, held at the GNAT Hall in Adabraka, Accra.
This year’s edition themed “Quadra Honour” award was presented at a star-studded ceremony held in Accra, attended by leading media practitioners, bloggers, civil society actors, and dignitaries from Ghana’s journalistic community as well as representatives from the Ghanaian diaspora.
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Ghparrot A beacon of truth in murky times
In a media landscape increasingly plagued by clickbait, sensationalism, and fake news, Shadow stands out as a principled voice. Through GhParrot.com.gh, he has consistently produced insightful, well researched, and balanced stories that highlight pressing social issues, government accountability, diaspora concerns, and untold human stories that demand the attention of Ghanaians at home and abroad.
With a background in health, media and entertainment his work, often grounded in rigorous fact checking, interviews, and primary sources, has helped restore a measure of trust to the Ghanaian blogosphere particularly among readers seeking information they can rely on.
From humble beginnings to national recognition
Originally launching GhParrot with the mission of “truth first, impact always”, Shadow began publishing stories that cut across politics, culture, diaspora affairs, and social justice. His motivation more driven by the plight of marginalized communities where he worked and areas where volunteer works took him. Over time, his stories gained traction not for provocation, but for clarity, empathy, and courage.
Sources close to the award committee note that Shadow’s consistent refusal to pander to sensationalist angles, coupled with his capacity to tell underreported stories, set him apart from other bloggers.
Speaking to the press, Prince Asiedu Chilky revealed that the 2026 edition will introduce new categories, including one to media pundits, as part of efforts to broaden recognition within the industry.
At the award presentation, he took to the stage with humility and conviction:
“In a time when falsehoods travel fast and truth struggles to keep pace, I dedicate this award to every reader who demands honesty. Blogging is not about popularity, it is a public trust.”
Why this award matters
The Blogger of the Year – Factual & Authentic Blogging award does more than celebrate a single individual: it signals a needed counter narrative. At a moment when social media amplifies rumors and conspiracy, recognizing integrity in digital writing encourages others in the field to prioritize accuracy over virality.
For the Ghanaian diaspora and global audience, Shadow’s platform bridges gaps bringing home stories that often go unnoticed, and contextualizing Ghana’s challenges for international readers. His voice has become a reference point for diaspora communities that crave reliable insight on Ghanaian affairs.
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What the future holds for Ghparrot
With this award now in hand, expectations are even higher. Many hope he will expand GhParrot’s reach, strengthen blogging capacity, mentor emerging fact driven bloggers, and perhaps introduce multimedia such as podcasts or video explainers to deepen engagement.
In a closing remark at the ceremony, Shadow pledged:
“This is not the end, but a new beginning. I will continue to strive for stories that lift marginalized voices, that hold power to account, and that serve the Ghana we all want at home and abroad.”
As Ghana’s media ecosystem evolves, voices like Shadow’s matter more than ever. Through principled, factual blogging, he has become a model for truth in the digital age one story at a time.
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