Abraham Ohene-Djan
Founder Ohenemedia (OM Studios/Si-Fex Digital) Media Professional | Producer Director | Creative Director
Highly skilled media entrepreneur with over three decades of professional experience. Established and successfully operated an audio-video production and communications company and a television station. Overseeing millions of dollars in budgets while working with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Known as one of the key players in helping develop the media landscape across West Africa. With a proven track record in media production planning and management through to delivery.
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Experience
Ohenemedia (OM Studios)
2002 -2023
As Founder and Creative Director, I led a team of over 30 staff, ensuring the smooth operation of the business and TV channel. I’ve managed communication and production budgets exceeding $20 million, earned director and producer credits on 200+ productions, and trained and nurtured hundreds of industry professionals. Successfully establishing OM Media as a key player in the industry. Some of my responsibilities have included securing new business, overseeing all creative and technical areas of production through to final delivery, concept development, and keeping the company up to date with the latest developments in technology and equipment. Additionally, along with my team, I managed the Ohenemedia YouTube CMS with over 50 channels and oversaw the creation and development of multiple YouTube channels, amassing over 5 million combined subscribers.
PEC Video – London, Soho Fulltime and Contract Work
1993 – 2004
Handled showroom demonstrations and sales of non-linear editing equipment, cameras, and general film and TV production equipment. Set up and installed editing equipment for clients and trained personnel in the UK and abroad. Partnered with PEC UK to set up PEC Ghana to Establish a Retail sales showroom, a main dealership for JVC, Panasonic and Sony TV and broadcast equipment.
Some Notable Projects
Nestlé
Work together with the Communications Director, internal communications team, and agency to execute ‘Nescafé African Revelations’ across Central and West Africa. An initiative to introduce new Nescafé products to the Central and West African market in countries such as Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In this capacity, I coordinated with multiple agencies to seamlessly execute live auditions and final events, producing all required promotional material for TV and radio in both French and English. Ensured comprehensive event coverage and facilitated the production of a television series, and additionally, managed the recording contract and oversight of the final winning groups and prize monies. This project was delivered flawlessly over several years to enable Nestlé to change the perception of coffee in the West African sub-region.
Vodafone
Working with Vodafone’s internal communications team, Ohenemedia contributed to numerous communication projects, spearheading the end-to-end process for various Vodafone Foundation corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. I scripted, produced, and successfully executed over 20 diverse Vodafone projects, from commercials and documentaries to corporate, training and infomercial videos. Enabling Vodafone to achieve its brand objectives to win hearts and minds.
Google | Youtube
Partnered with Google Africa to introduce Ghana’s first YouTube CMS and monetization program. Led the creation, development, and promotion of YouTube channels under Ohenemedia’s Google Africa partnerships and focused on promoting YouTube and content creation while providing targeted training for YouTubers and content creators. Enabling Google to ascertain the market and viability of YouTube monetization in Ghana.
DSTV
Produced two seasons of ‘233 for Ghana’ a music entertainment programme for Channel O, presented by Sammy B, a Big Brother SA contestant, broadcast Africa-wide on DSTV. Established a distribution deal to supply content for DSTV and GoTV for a 24/7 TV channel and led in the purchase, installation and setup of transmission and microwave link equipment for Fiesta TV.
Fiesta TV
Founded Fiesta TV, a vibrant youth entertainment music channel, and served as the head of content and programming, where we created material that would establish Fiesta as a fresh new voice for the youth. Collaborated with the team to develop effective promotion and marketing strategies, which led to successful strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as MTN, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and Google Africa. Arranged and negotiated the sale of Fiesta TV to the EIB network.
Selected Works
With hundreds of productions to my credit, below is a sample of my video production work over the years, shot on different formats from Super 16mm to digital video.