Nana-Sentuo Bonsu
Nana-Sentuo Bonsu joined FOX 5 DC in June 2022 as a reporter. She's happy to be back home freelancing while sharing the stories of the communities she spent time in growing up. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia and moved to Woodbridge where she graduated from Potomac Senior High School. She kicked off her passion for story telling at Virginia Commonwealth University where received her degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Before making her way back home to the DMV, Nana was a reporting in Detroit, Michigan at the ABC-affiliate where she covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather including tornados, the deadly Oxford High School shooting that struck the community and the areas on-going infrastructure issues that continue to impact residents.
Her career started in Ghana after graduation in 2014. She traveled across the Atlantic to Accra where she was given the opportunity to challenge herself on television and radio. While working at E.TV, Ghana and YFM, Nana spent almost two years discussing topics from the power crisis, the Ebola outbreak to politics, social issues, lifestyle and entertainment.
In 2016 Nana returned back to the states where she worked as a multimedia reporter with Spectrum News in Greensboro North Carolina. After two years she accepted a job in Norfolk, covering Southeast Virginia and parts of North Carolina.
Outside of the newsroom, Nana-Sentuo enjoys traveling, especially going back to Ghana to spend time with family. She also enjoys a good Sunday ole brunch.
If you have any brunch recommendations for Nana or want to share a story idea feel free to send her a message.
The latest from Nana-Sentuo Bonsu
Fire in Old Town Alexandria destroys three shops, including new bookstore
A number of businesses in Old Town are trying to pick up the pieces after a fire ripped through their building that sits on South Saint Asaph Street.
Arlington leaders approve plan to use sharpshooters to reduce deer population
Sharpshooters are on their way to northern Virginia to help with deer overpopulation.
Jewish restaurant in DC vandalized on anniversary of 'Kristallnacht' Nazi attack
D.C. police are investigating an act of vandalism at a Jewish restaurant on the anniversary of a deadly night in history.
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is headed to Senate. So what happens to her seat?
Alsobooks’ new term, along with the rest of Congress, will begin on Jan. 3, 2025. So what happens with the vacant Prince George’s County executive seat?
Howard Alumni and students talk Vice President Harris ahead of election night watch party
“Where else should she be on election night?" it’s a rhetorical question. One that associate professor at Howard University, Jennifer Thomas, believes only has one answer.
Downtown DC businesses board up windows, doors ahead of Election Day
As D.C. works to increase safety measures ahead of Election Day, people are also doing what they can to keep their businesses safe by boarding up their glass windows and doors.
Howard University prepares to host Harris election night watch party
Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Howard University on election night. Harris, who graduated from the university, plans to spend Tuesday evening with at her alma mater.
Prince George's County council considering program to install stop sign cameras near schools
Leaders in Prince George’s County are looking to install more cameras across the county near schools zones as part of a continued effort to crack down on speeding.
Sherwood High School community mourns loss of 17-year-old student killed in crash
A small but growing memorial now marks the site near Norwood Road and Nesbitt Farm Lane where 17-year-old Sanaa Vil died after she crashed her car on Wednesday morning. Friends of the high school senior are heartbroken.
Search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Body camera footage reveals interaction during welfare check
In body camera footage worn by Manassas Park police, you can see officers approaching the home of Naresh Bhatt and Mamta Kafle.