Peace Hyde is a British-Ghanaian television producer, host, creator, journalist, and education activist. She is the creator and executive producer of Netflix’s first African reality TV series, “Young, Famous & African.” Additionally, she is the Head of Digital Media and Partnerships at Forbes Africa and serves as the publication’s West African correspondent.

Peace Hyde is committed to education and social impact. She founded Aim Higher Africa, a non-profit organization focused on improving education in underprivileged communities across the continent.

In 2019, she received the African Social Impact Award at the House of Commons in the UK for her educational contributions and commitment to uplifting African communities.

Peace Hyde Biography

Early Life

Peace Hyde was (born August 9, 1985) and raised in London, where she lived until 2015 before relocating to Ghana. She worked briefly as a child psychologist during her early years in London before shifting to a teaching career. Peace Hyde attended Middlesex University, where she earned a degree in psychology.

Career

Peace Hyde’s influence in the media industry is evident through her dual roles as Head of Digital Media and Partnerships and West African Correspondent at Forbes Africa. Her journalism has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in esteemed publications such as Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Ebony, and Fox News. 

Peace Hyde’s influence and impact have been widely recognized. She has been listed on the United Nations Most Influential People of African Descent for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018. Hyde’s role as a judge for prestigious awards such as the CNBC All Africa Business Leaders Awards, The Chivas Venture Fund, and the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award further underscores her significant contributions.

Education Activism

Hyde’s non-profit organization, Aim Higher Africa, is a beacon of hope for Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs and change-makers. Since its inception, Aim Higher Africa has played a pivotal role in creating over 6,000 small businesses in West Africa. It has positively impacted more than 3 million students with its educational programs.

Media Entrepreneurship

Hyde is also the creator and executive producer of Netflix’s first African reality TV series, “Young, Famous & African.” In addition, she has created, produced, and hosted two talk shows: “Forbes Africa’s My Worst Day with Peace Hyde,” where she interviews Africa’s billionaires, and “Against the Odds,” part of CNBC Africa’s Forbes Woman Africa segment.

Public Speaking

Hyde is a sought-after public speaker, invited to share her insights at various prestigious events. She spoke at the Flourish Africa Conference, organized by Folorunso Alakija, and has been a featured speaker at TEDxAccra, TEDxKumasi, the Global Social Awards in Prague, Essence, Africa 2018 Forum in Egypt, Social Media Week Lagos, and Hustle in Heels London. 

Filmography

Young, Famous & African

Personal Life

Peace Hyde, a dedicated professional, is currently not married. Her focus on her work, where she finds immense peace and joy, is a testament to her unwavering commitment.

Diamond Platnumz Proposes to Peace Hyde

Tanzanian musician and reality TV star Diamond Platnumz caused a stir on social media in 2023 when he appeared to propose to Ghanaian presenter Peace Hyde. The scene unfolded with Platnumz, who stars in Netflix’s “Young, Famous and African,” dropping to one knee, seemingly proposing to Hyde, the show’s producer.

Given that the show is gearing up for its upcoming season, many netizens have speculated that the proposal might be a publicity stunt. The buzz on social media has intensified as fans debate the authenticity of the proposal and its potential impact on the new season’s storyline.

Awards

• 2015: Young CEO Business Summit – Young CEO Global Award
• 2015: Avance Media Awards – Top 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians
• 2016: Nigerian Broadcaster Merit Awards            – Female African Broadcaster of the Year
• 2016: The African Network of Entrepreneurs – Top 100 Most Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana
• 2016: Women For Africa Awards – Judges Special Recognition Award
• 2016: Africa Boku Talent Africa Awards – Excellence In Journalism Award
• 2017: Mipad – 100 Most Influential People of African Descent
• 2017: Ghana Naija Showbiz Awards – Winner Radio/TV Personality
• 2018: Nigerian Teen Choice Awards – Choice Media Personality of the Year
• 2018: Obama Foundation – Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Fellow
• 2019: Africa Social Impact Award – Africa Achievers Award
• 2021: African Growth Story – Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

Age

She is 38 years of age. Born on August 9, 1985.

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Net Worth

Peace Hyde is a British-Ghanaian television producer, TV host, creator, journalist, and education activist with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.