
Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, documentary storyteller, and photojournalist based in the Upper East Region. A journalist with A1 Radio Bolgatanga, he is known for development-focused reporting on governance, economic issues, accountability, and the challenges facing underserved communities. Through radio, photography, and documentary filmmaking, he amplifies voices often overlooked in national discourse, particularly in northern Ghana. His reporting frequently examines digital inclusion, economic empowerment, public accountability, and access to essential services. In 2025, he was named Economics and Finance Reporter of the Year at the Upper East Regional awards of the Ghana Journalists Association, in recognition of his ability to make complex economic issues accessible and relevant to ordinary citizens. He has also received national recognition through a nomination for Energy Reporter of the Year at the Ghana Energy Awards. Beyond the newsroom, Smith is actively involved in journalism training, civic engagement, and youth empowerment initiatives. He has participated in investigative journalism fellowships focused on financial accountability and governance, while contributing to transparency and public-interest initiatives that promote citizen participation. Through his reporting and community engagement, he continues to connect grassroots concerns to national policy conversations and development priorities.