Godwin Etse Sikanku is a Ghanaian political scientist, author, lecturer and Dean at the School of Journalism, University of Media, Arts and Communication. He is best known for his book on Barack Obama, titled The Afrocentric Obama and lessons on political campaigns.
Sikanku received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology from the University of Ghana. He then attended the University of Iowa, receiving a master's degree in journalism and communication studies from the University of Iowa, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in journalism and mass communication.
Awards
Outstanding reportage on developmental issues, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Media Awards, Accra-Ghana, 2006 Society of Professional Journalist award for top college newspaper, Iowa State Daily staff, 2008 Outstanding Teaching Assistant, University of Iowa Office of Residential Life, 2009 John F. Murray award for outstanding doctoral student (research), University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2011 Leon Barnes Scholarship, University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2011 Best research paper for the Freedom of Expression and Political Communication Interest Group at the upcoming 2023 Western States Communication Association conference in Arizona, USA.
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