
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
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The rules inside the control tower at Reagan National Airport are getting stricter, according to a new report. It comes after the deadly mid-air collision in January that killed 67 people.
Montgomery County community pushing back on plan to open rehab facility near elementary school
A community in Montgomery County is speaking out against a plan to bring a drug and rehab center into their neighborhood-right next to an elementary school. Parents are calling the proposal inappropriate.
Polls open Tuesday for Prince George's County special election
One of Maryland’s largest counties will have a new leader very soon.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE
Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WATCH: Substitute teacher accused of choking, slamming Prince George's Co. teen during class
A substitute teacher in Prince George's County is under investigation after a fight that was caught on camera at Samuel P. Massie Academy in Forestville Tuesday morning.
Food Network star, Eric Adjepong opens contemporary Ghanaian restaurant in DC 'Elmina'
In the heart of D.C.’s U-Street corridor, you’ll discover the new restaurant Elmina.
Search underway for man accused of breaking in, brutally assaulting woman in Manassas apartment
Police in northern Virginia are looking for a man who was accused of breaking into a woman's home before violently beating her to the point where she lost consciousness.
Maryland family of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect 'shocked' by arrest
Residents in a quiet Baltimore County community are grappling with the shocking news that a former neighbor, Luigi Mangione, has been named a person of interest in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week.
Luigi Mangione named UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect
A Maryland man, Luigi Mangione, is now behind bars after being charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.