Dometi Pongo Biography
A native of Chicago, Dometi Pongo is an MTV News host and award-winning journalist who purposely builds at the intersection of news, hip-hop, art & culture. In addition, the MTV correspondent is an amplifier of the stories of marginalized communities. Also, he works as a contributor to Chicago’s WGN Radio.
Dometi Pongo Age|Birthday
Pongo was born on June 18th. However, his exact year of birth is unavailable. Moreover, he celebrates his birthday on 18th June every year.
Dometi Pongo Height|Weight
Pongo’s height is 5 feet 10 inches (approximately 177 centimeters). Moreover, he weighs 66 kilograms.
Dometi Pongo Family
Pongo was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois state, the United States of America by his parents Yaa Boadjo (mother) and his father whom he has not disclosed his identity. Moreover, his parents are Ghanaian immigrants. However, it is not known if Pongo has any siblings. Pongo has been a successful and popular personality in the United States despite being born to an immigrant family.
Dometi Pongo Wife
Pongo keeps his personal life under lowkey thus it is not clear if he is married or in a relationship. However, this information will be updated as soon the journalist’s partner details are out.
Dometi Pongo Education
Pongo joined Southern Illinois University after completing his high school studies where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Moreover, here, he received the Dr. MLK Humanitarian Award for his excellent work in Service-Oriented Projects. Additionally, he was working as a major contributor to the Black Studie Program and their cultural Front.
Dometi Pongo Career
Pongo started working at Target Corporation as an Analyst for the Business after completion of the bachelor’s degree in Economics. In addition, the journalist further started working as a freelance spoken word artist and audio engineer. However, Dometi shifted to journalism and broadcasting after working at two places he left the corporate world though it wasn’t his dream to be in journalism. Moreover, the journalist started working on various broadcasting channels and shows but his career got a great kick when he started hosting MTV shows.
Dometi’s recent excellence includes Best COVID-19 Awareness Related content, Best Live Event Coverage, and Best News and Media Video series. Furthermore, he is currently working in True Life Crime on MTV.
Awards
Furthermore, since 2016, Pongo has had a boom in his career and also won the Community Leadership Award. In addition, the journalist also received the best radio feature award in the same year.
Besides, in the year 2017, Dometi became the finalist for the Peter Lisagor Award. Additionally, in the same year, Pongo got his name in the 40 Game Hangers Under 40. Furthermore, he won the NAPA ambassador Award in 2019.
Dometi Pongo Net Worth
Pongo’s net worth ranges between $1 million and $5 million.
