Samuel Osei Mensah

Samuel Osei Mensah known professionally as Samcilla Baakojr (born December 16, 1992) is a Ghanaian blogger, digital marketing engineer and entrepreneur. He is best known for his blog NetbuzzAfrica.com.

Samuel Osei Mensah
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Pronunciation	Sam - Cilla - Baako Junior
Born	Samuel Osei Mensah 16 December 1992 (age 27)
🏳️ Nationality	Ghanaian
Other names	Samcilla Baakojr
💼 Occupation	Digital Marketer. Blogger
📆 Years active	2012–present
🏢 Organisation	Pivot Digital Media
Known for	Digital Marketing and Blogging
🌐 Website	https://Pivotdigitalmedia.tk
🥚 Twitter	Twitter=samcillabaakojr

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Early Life

Samuel was born in Ridge, Accra, on December 16, 1992. He is the son of Samuel Osei Mensah Sr. and Joana Adutwumwaah (b. 1965). His ancestry includes Ashanti, and Akyem. His father was a Ghanaian banker, and his mother served on the board of directors for First Cane Weavers Association in Ghana.

He is the second of his name in his family.

Career

As a Computer Engineer and Technical Lead with 7 years of experience and track record in web applications development, integration and service delivery, social media and advanced digital marketing engineering.

He has extensive experience in globally distributed keyword search, social media marketing, digital media buying, solution design, website development, content marketing, SEO and complex digital marketing.

A creative catalyst with experience in client services and projects in Digital Marketing, he has helped both local and international corporations such as; Marriott International, Voltacars Rental Services, Range Rover, UASG under ICANN, Universal McCann, South Africa Tourism, South African Airways, Delvv, Global Media Alliance Broadcast Company (YFM, Happy FM & e.TV Ghana), Music In Africa Foundation (ACCES Music Conference) and Ted Conference (TedxAccra).

Samuel uses the web to drive online visibility that generate leads and that have resulted in new businesses.

As a blogger, he has interviewed top musicians and personalities including 2019 BET Best International Flow winner Sarkodie, celebrated actress Jackie Appiah, Kafui Danku, 3x AFRIMA dancehall star Stonebwoy, English comedian cum rapper Michael Dapaah (also known as Big Shaq) among many others.

Personal Life

In an interview with Graphic, Samcilla stated in regard to his line of work: "Effective Web Marketing is much more than designing a great website. Ongoing Search Engine Optimization, social media marketing, & online advertising all play very important roles in the continued health & success of a good online presence."

Aside driving visibility online to generate leads and new businesses, he has passion for photography and poetry.

He is also bridging the digital inclusion gap with GrisGlobal.org, a nonprofit platform for Internet studies.

References

1. George Britton news article "Africa's Giants and South Africa Celebrated on December 16"". GB News. December 16, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
2. Medium news feature "Global Repository for Internet Studies, A spotlight on a Sprint for Internet Health project" Medium. June 3, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
3. Ghanamma news article Big 6 Cypher to hit Ghana's music scene. Ghana Mma. February 15, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
4. Ebla Radio news article "Music Review: Article Wan, Patapaa embraces gaudy creativity in “That Thing” music". Ebla Radio. May 31, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
5. Ghana Web new article "Samcilla Baakojr joins Jahsigfamily Entertainment as brand adviser"". Ghana Web. April 19, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
6. Poetry piece Negro Hate - published on Poem Hunter. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
7. Internet Society featured article "Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Digital Gap in Africa"". Internet Society. January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
8. Graphic Online new article "Unearthing talents through The Cypher"". Daily Graphic. May 30, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
9. Sammyflex news article "Unleashing Talents Through Ghana's Big 6 Cypher"". Sammy flex, Flex Newspaper. July 9, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
10. Big Ups Gh featured poetry "It Gets Better (A Poem for Xenophobias) by Samcilla Baakojr"". BigUps Ghana. April 29, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
11. Ameyaw Debrah news article "A message from God? Gospel singer, Cwesi Oteng advises Nduom to 'Join NPP and win elections'". Ameyew Debrah. October 4, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
12. Ameyaw Debrah featured article "Guest Feature: Are Ghanaian celebrities helping to shape our future?"". Ameyew Debrah,. October 4, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
13. Joy Prime Showbiz now discussion "Are Ghanaian celebrities helping to shape our future?"" Joy Prime Television. Nov 14, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
14. Ghana Web featured article "Rashida Black Beauty's sex video reminds us of our lost morals"". Ghana Web. July 21, 2017 Retrieved January 1, 2020.
15. Dklassgh featured article "Rashida Black Beauty's sex video reminds us of our lost morals"". Dklass Ghana. July 22, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
16. YFM news article "Big6Cypher Season Two Begins in June"". YFM Ghana. April 5, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
17. Dklassgh news article "Samcilla Baakojr Joins Jahsigfamily Entertainment as the Brand Adviser"".Dklass Ghana. April 20, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
18. Dklassgh news article "Big6Cypher Season Two Begins in June"". Dklass Ghana. April 5, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
19. Ghana Web featured article "Big 6 Cypher to hit Ghana's music scene"". Ghana Web. February 15, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
20. Dklassgh news article "Big 6 Cypher ‘Episode 2’ (Season 2) (Prod. by Two Bars)"'. Dklass Ghana. July 6, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
21. Ghana Ndwom news article "Big 6 Cypher (Feat. Ayesem, 1 Cedi, Fameye, Ideas, Skty Nero & Remedi) (Prod. by Phredxter)"". Ghana Ndwom. July 25, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
22. Blagogee news article "Mununkum, and Amerado And Others Set For Season 2 Of Ghana's Big 6 Cypher"". Blagogee. June 1, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
23. Music Arena news article "Big 6 Cypher Season 2 (Episode 2) (Prod. By TwoBars)"". Music Arena Ghana. July 15 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
24. Ghana Web news article "Ghanaians don't understand the music industry - Sarkodie"". Ghana Web. November 28, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
25. Netbuzz Africa original story "Ghanaians Don’t Understand the Music Industry and Its Business – Sarkodie"". Netbuzz Africa. November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
26. Daily Heritage news article "Ghanaians need understanding of the music industry — Sarkodie"". Daily Heritage. November 28, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
27. Starr FM news article "Ghanaians need understanding of the music industry-Sarkodie"". Starr FM Online. November 28, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
28. Ghana Web featured article "Review: Sarkodie's 'Trumpet', how much rap can you handle?". Ghana Web. December 13, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
29. Netbuzz Africa original story "Medikal is a good artiste Ghana should support"". Netbuzz Africa. November 4, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
30. GhBase featured article "‘Medikal Is One Of The Best Rappers In Ghana’- Obrafour"". GhBase. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
31. Modern Ghana featured article "Medikal Is A Good Artiste Ghana Should Support — Obrafour"". Modern Ghana. November 4, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
32. Ghana Web featured article "Medikal is a good artiste Ghana should support - Obrafour"". Ghana Web. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
33. Kuul Peeps featured article "Obrafuor Calls Medikal One Of The Good Rappers In Ghana"". Kuul Peeps. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
34. Gh Gossip featured article "Medikal Is A Good Rapper, He Should Be Given The Same Endorsement I Gave Sarkodie To Motivate And Foster His Growth – Obrafour"". GH Gossip. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
35. Netbuzz Africa original story "Rapper Blackway & DJ Duo bags Grammy Nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack" Netbuzz Africa. November 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
36. Ameyaw Debrah featured article "Did you know that KSM’s son, Blackway worked on Grammy-Nominated “Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse” soundtrack?"". Ameyaw Debrah. November 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
37. Ghana Celebrities featured article "KSM’s Son Blackway Nominated For 2020 Grammy Awards"". Ghana Celebrities. November 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
38. Vibe Week featured article "KSM’s Son Blackway Bags Grammy Nomination"". Vibe Week. November 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
39. Speed Music Gh featured article "KSM's Son Rapper Blackway bags Grammy Nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack". Speed Music Gh. November 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.

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