OkayMedia Appoints Geo Hagan as New Editor-in-Chief for OkayPlayer and OkayAfrica

PR Newswire

OkayMedia, the multimedia organization dedicated to uplifting the artistic and progressive voice of global Black culture, has announced Geo Hagan as their new Editor-in-Chief. In his role, Hagan will lead editorial teams for both OkayPlayer and OkayAfrica, reporting directly to the CEO, Isha Sesay. Hagan is based in NYC and frequently travels back and forth to Ghana, his native country. With 19 years of experience in diverse editorial teams and creating impactful content for various print and digital publications, Hagan is the perfect candidate for the job. His accomplishments also include working with global creative agencies and delivering winning campaigns for international brands such as Anheuser Busch, Lincoln, Red Bull, and Pepsi.

As Editor-in-Chief, Hagan will be responsible for creating multi-platform OkayMedia editorial vision for content serving audiences across the African continent, Europe, and the U.S. He will lead OkayPlayer’s year-long coverage of Hip Hop’s 50th year anniversary, including digital covers, video franchises, podcasts, merchandise, and live programming. Hagan will also spearhead the launch of OkayAfrica’s new fashion, beauty, and style vertical, aiming to capture the dynamic creativity that has made Africa one of the hottest destinations for fashion designers and style lovers everywhere.

“I’m thrilled to be joining OkayPlayer & OkayAfrica as Editor-In-Chief during this dynamic era of surging Black creativity, Black culture, and Black media,” Hagan states. “It feels like a fitting victory lap for an exciting career journey that began in Hip-Hop journalism, evolved into leading various lifestyle & culture publications, and includes creating winning campaigns for well-known international brands.” Hagan is excited to partner with Isha Sesay and the entire talented OkayMedia team to grow the company into a trailblazing, multi-faceted, global media powerhouse.

With Hagan at the helm, OkayMedia is poised to continue its mission of uplifting the artistic and progressive voice of global Black culture. Through OkayPlayer and OkayAfrica, audiences across the world can expect engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring content that speaks to the diverse experiences and perspectives of Black communities worldwide.