Athena Ankrah
Assistant Producer - The Show | [email protected]Athena Ankrah is an assistant producer for KJZZ's The Show. Their award-winning work centers underserved voices in Phoenix.
Ankrah graduated from Arizona State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s in journalism and a second degree in Chicano media and expressive culture.
Before accepting a national student Edward R. Murrow award for Radio Feature Reporting in 2023, Ankrah began their broadcasting career in high school, where they hosted a monthly Teen Talk radio show.
Originally from Peoria, Arizona, they enjoy singing in their car and tending to their beloved houseplants.
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Shakira and Burna Boy closed things out with the official World Cup anthem of this year’s tournament. And one Phoenix dancer was hand-picked to dance with Shakira in the show. -
A new audit has concluded that the agencies responsible for Arizona’s Paid Parent Caregiver program failed to implement cost-control measures required by state law. -
Arizona’s Home and Community-Based Services for people with disabilities could be on the chopping block this year because of federally driven Medicaid cuts. One reason is that Medicaid isn’t required to cover the services. -
Over the last 75 years, hair shows have become a staple of Black culture in the U.S. The fourth annual Arizona Fantasy Expo Hair Show will return Sunday in Phoenix. -
Working with a local nonprofit, Phoenix artist Antoinette Cauley painted a mural to celebrate women’s basketball. And she chose to highlight the talents of some younger players in the Valley. -
Theresa Crimmins, an associate professor at the University of Arizona, says no matter what else happens, we're in for a good year of colorful flowers. -
There's a looming crisis for Arizonans on the autism spectrum, as the cost of a popular form of therapy spirals out of control. -
As the year draws to a close, we're sharing memories of Arizonans who passed away in 2025. We begin today with Ernesto Portillo, a renowned Spanish-language radio broadcaster in Tucson. Portillo’s career spanned 50 years. -
Families of some of the most vulnerable Arizona residents are set to lose government services they consider essential starting Oct. 1. But state leaders say there’s simply not enough money to pay for the help. -
Car clubs from across the country — including Arizona — will take to the streets of Calle 24 Latino Cultural District in more than 300 souped-up custom cars. In addition to the parade, there will also be a “King of the Streets” hopping competition with a $10,000 prize.
