Jon Germain - The Very Embodiment Of Music, Fashion And Broadcasting
Many years ago, Ghana's screens were lined with a young vivacious smart wanting gentleman whose show was arguably the foremost watched at the time. Back then, when you switch on your television set, the login screen appeared Jon Germain. His distinctive presenting style and flair besides his charismatic personality attracted several audience to watch his popular show: Allo TiGo. The entertainment and lifestyle program that formally began airing on TV in 2003, was fair-haired by lots of people because it contained each latest entertainment news both in Ghana and on the far side.
Jon Germain who is additionally a musician hosted 'Allo TiGo' for over a decade. He was thus prestigious that his show attracted large celebrities not solely in Ghana but outside the shores of the country. A number of these stars who graced the show were: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Nana Akufo Addo (the current President of Ghana), Bennie Man, Buju Banton, Frank Bruno-world heavyweight boxer, Reggie Rockstone, Kwasi Kyei Darkwa, Abedi Pele, Coldplay and many more. And it was fun observing Jon having a banter with these superstars on TV.
Ostensibly, all the big names in the Ghanaian music and film circles were first interviewed on the one hour show ‘Allo TiGo’. For that reason, everybody was invariably pasted to their TV sets on Saturday evenings. Others conjointly watched him due to his sense of quality fashion vogue displayed on the show.
The seasoned broadcaster, songwriter and musician who has musically recorded with world prime stars like reggae icon, Mutabaruka, bowed out of the Allo TiGo show, which was then one of the longest running TV programs in Ghana. He hosted the show for over a decade. Jon who believes in being distinctive and doesn't record songs to please folks, had his classic songs obtaining a lot of recognition outside Ghana.
After releasing his first ever Pop Rock Album ‘This is Who I am’ in 2008, Jon Germain has not looked back, but has made alternative hit singles and albums like ‘Enigma’, ‘In My Head’, ‘Threesome’ and several others.
Jon Germain who is additionally known as Mr. R&B or The Supremo has performed gigs internationally, and even has one of his songs being ranked eighth best love song in the world. The classic musician indeed has what it takes to match up with top musicians round the world.
My first time enjoying Jon Germain was at a Regeneration festival at Aburi, Eastern part of Ghana. The festival, was a celebration of African culture and was organized in 2016. I was very impressed with his master-class performance as he was listed amongst prime popular music genre acts. Jon Germain took the stage with an instrumentalist and he delivered a spectacular acoustic rendition of hits of his own songs like, 'In My Head', 'Tell me' and a lot more. His voice was on purpose, and his stage craft was conjointly amazing! Jon has made alternative hits like 'Love Zone', 'Quiver' and lots of others.
Jon Germain started his radio career in 1997 and has collectively worked as a TV presenter at one of the finest network, Metro TV. He hosted programmes like Allo TiGo, Unplugged and Smash TV. Jon has over twenty years expertise in broadcasting.
He has been the face or brand Ambassador for many outfits and has covered several magazines including Event Guide Magazine, one of Ghana’s biggest entertainment magazines. Jon Germain presently works with Starr FM, a subsidiary of Excellence In Broadcasting (EIB) Network. However, Coming soon is Jon's new entertainment TV show - JIVE, which is a cocktail of: conversations, personalities and music.
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