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{{short description|Ghanaian media personality}}
{{Infobox person
| name               = Giovani Caleb
| image              =
| birth_name         = Caleb Elolo Adjomah
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1988|05|27}}
| nationality        =
| education          = [[Bishop Herman College]], [[University of Ghana]]
| alma_mater         = [[University of Ghana]]
| occupation         = Television and radio personality, MC
| years_active       = 2008–present
| spouse             = Belinda Boadu
}}
'''Caleb Elolo Adjomah''' (born May 27, 1988) popularly known as '''Giovani Caleb''' is a [[Ghanaian people|Ghanaian]] [[television personality]] and [[radio personality]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/celebrity/giovani-gets-his-bride-and-it-was-beautiful.html|title=Giovani gets his bride and it was beautiful|date=2016-06-02|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/giovanita-one-year-later.html|title=Giovanita, one year later|date=2017-08-17|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Confirmed: Giovani Caleb Joins Media General |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/radiotv/201902/375864.php |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=peace fm online}}</ref> As Master of Ceremonies, he has also hosted events including Ghana Club 100 Awards, [[MTN Hitmaker]], the [[All Africa Music Awards|AFRIMA]] Music Village show (2018), 2019 Ghana Business Awards and the [[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards]] Red Carpet show.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2019 |title=Giovani Caleb, Sika Osei to host VGMA Red Carpet |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Giovani-Caleb-Sika-Osei-to-host-VGMA-Red-Carpet-746337 |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>
== Education ==
Caleb completed his second cycle education at the [[Bishop Herman College]] and graduated from the [[University of Ghana]] with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Linguistics. He also holds a Diploma (HRM) from the Institute of Commercial Marketers-UK.{{Citation needed|date= January 2023}}
== Career ==
Caleb started his career in the media industry on radio in 2008 with Radio Univers when he was in his second year in the University of Ghana. He joined Global Media Alliance and rose through the ranks to become the programs manager for YFM. He landed his first role as a TV presenter on Late Nite Celebrity Show on [[ETV Ghana|eT.V Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvghana.com/etv-ghana-gave-me-my-first-tv-job-giovanni-caleb/|title = ''eTV Ghana gave me my first TV job'' -Giovanni Caleb|date = 14 October 2019}}</ref> He then moved to EIB Network's Live FM in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Photos: Live FM Presenter Giovanni Marries |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/201605/280783.php |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=peace fm online}}</ref> He was the host of Starr Drive on [[Starr FM (Ghana)|Starr FM]] before leaving to join Media General's [[TV3 Ghana|TV3 Network]] and host of 3FM Drive.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2019 |title=TV3 poaches co-host of Starr Drive & Duvet, Giovani Caleb from EIB Network |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/TV3-poaches-co-host-of-Starr-Drive-Duvet-Giovani-Caleb-from-EIB-Network-717180 |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> He was later joined by [[Berla Mundi]] as a co-host.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/its-official-berla-mundi-joins-media-general-group-set-to-partner-giovanni-caleb-on-3fm-for-afternoon-show/|title=It's Official: Berla Mundi Joins Media General Group; Set to Partner Giovani Caleb on 3FM For Afternoon Show|date=2019-08-15|website=GhGossip|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref> Giovani Caleb later became the host of Ghana's most popular show now 'Date Rush'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yen.com.gh/182803-giovanni-caleb-tv3-presenter-date-rush-nii-kpakpo.html|title = "They said he left" - Giovanni narrates why he took over Date Rush from Kpakpo|date = 28 February 2021}}</ref>
== The Giovani's prank game ==
'''The Giovani's prank game''' is a [[prank call]] led by Giovani Caleb with assistance from [[Berla Mundi]] on the 3FM Drive which won the Best Radio Program of the Year at the 2019 [[RTP Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/ghana-radio-tv-news/don-t-prank-if-you-can-t-take-the-heat-giovani-caleb.html|title=Don't prank if you can't take the heat – Giovani Caleb|website=Graphic Showbiz Online|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/giovanni-caleb-pranks-israel-laryea-as-he-made-him-disclose-how-much-he-charges-to-host-international-shows/|title=Giovanni Caleb Pranks Israel Laryea As He Made Him Disclose How Much He Charges To Host International Shows|date=2019-10-09|website=GhGossip|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2019 |title=RTP Awards 2019: Full list of winners announced |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/RTP-Awards-2019-Full-list-of-winners-announced-788511 |access-date=2019-11-07 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> The game is targeted at siblings, celebrities and relationships.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don't prank if you can't take the heat – Giovani Caleb |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Don-t-prank-if-you-can-t-take-the-heat-Giovani-Caleb-795408 |access-date=2019-11-07 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> Notable victims include [[Joey B]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Berla Mundi And Giovani Caleb Prank Joey B on 3fm Drive|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWlou6Ykew|language=en|access-date=2019-11-07}}</ref> [[Kwabena Kwabena]], [[Naa Ashorkor]], [[Ameyaw Debrah]], and [[Israel Laryea]].
== Personal life ==
Caleb is married to Belinda Boadu with kids.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Photos: Live FM Presenter Giovanni Marries |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/201605/280783.php |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=peace fm online}}</ref>
== Ambassador roles ==
Caleb is the brand ambassador for Malta Guinness and a supporter of the [[United Nations Commission on Human Rights|UNCHR]]'s Luquluqu Tribe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theyceo.com/2019/08/the-yceo-giovani-caleb-bags-2.html|title=THE YCEO: Giovani Caleb Bags 2 Nominations At The Maiden Edition of National Communication Awards|website=www.theyceo.com|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref> He also worked as a social media influencer of brands such as [[Jumia]], South Africa Tourism, [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai Ghana]] and [[Infinix Mobile|Infinix Note 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2018/06/starr-fms-giovani-in-dubai-for-infinix-note-5-launch/|title=Starr FM's Giovani in Dubai for Infinix Note 5 launch |last=Starrfmonline|date=27 June 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Ceremony
!Award
!Recipient
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="6" |2019
|Ghana Music & Arts Awards Europe
|Radio presenter of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/60398/ghana-music-arts-awards-europe-2019-nominees.html|title=Ghana Music & Arts Awards Europe 2019 Nominees List Unveiled|website=Modern Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |National Communication Honors
|Radio Host of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tmghlive.com/national-communication-awards-2019-nominees-announced/|title=National Communication Awards 2019 Nominees Announced|date=2019-08-26|website=TMGHLive|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
|-
|Radio Program of the Year
| rowspan="2" |3FM Drive
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[RTP Awards]]
|Best Radio Program of the Year
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/RTP-Awards-2019-Full-list-of-winners-announced-788511|title=RTP Awards 2019: Full list of winners announced|website=www.ghanaweb.com|date=13 October 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
|-
|EMY Africa Awards
|The Pav Ansah Communicator Award
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2019/June-23rd/2019-emy-africa-awards-full-list-of-winners.php|title=2019 EMY Africa Awards: Full list of Winners|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
|-
|Ghana Entertainment Awards
|Male TV Personality of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Nominations-for-2019-Ghana-Entertainment-Awards-USA-revealed-740085|title=Nominations for 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA revealed|website=www.ghanaweb.com|date=20 April 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
|EMY Africa Awards
|Man of the Year (Communication)
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Graphic Ghana |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/news/exclusive-men-of-the-year-2018-unveils-nominees.html |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=www.graphic.com.gh}}</ref>
|-
|Ghana Event Awards
|Best Male MC
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydjlive.com/ghana-event-awards-2018-complete-list-of-winners/|title=Ghana Event Awards 2018: Complete List of Winners|date=2018-09-08|website=NYDJ Live|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[RTP Awards]]
|Best Entertainment Host of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Graphic Ghana |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/ghana-radio-tv-news/nominees-of-rtp-awards-2018-unveiled.html |access-date=2019-11-06 |website=Graphic Ghana}}</ref>
|-
|2017
| rowspan="2" |Late Afternoon Show Host of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yfmghana.com/37618-2/|title=2017 RTP Awards: Full List of Nominations|last=Abdullai|first=Isshak|website=YFM Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 October 2017 |title=2017 RTP Awards: Full list of winners |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/2017-RTP-Awards-Full-list-of-winners-595135 |access-date=2019-11-06 |website=GhanaWeb. |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 RTP Awards + Full List Of Winners |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/201610/295980.php |access-date=2019-11-06 |website=peace fm online}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|[[RTP Awards]]
|The Late Night Celebrity Show
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Full list: RTP Awards Nominees 2015 |url=http://233times.com/2015/08/full-list-rtp-awards-2015/ |access-date=2019-11-03 |website=233times. |language=en}}</ref>
|}
== References ==
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[[Category:University of Ghana alumni]]
[[Category:Ghanaian television presenters]]
[[Category:Ghanaian radio presenters]]
[[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]]
[[Category:1988 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Bishop Herman College alumni]]
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