Basil David Anthony
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Basil david anthony
Personal
Basil David Anthony popularly known as the CEO ExtraOrdinaire (CEOExtraO) is a Ghanaian-British seasoned entrepreneur & philanthropist born in Accra, Ghana on 24th November 1985 to a Cypriot-British Father and a Ghanaian mother.
He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Founder of MODERN FLOORS®️ (Ghana, UAE, UK, & USA) , TicketGhana.com (Ghana) & Silky IT Production (Ghana).
He is a respectable youthful public figure who possesses versatile experience, expertise and mass appeal in various business sectors including Flooring, General Trading, Import & Export, Global Sourcing, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Travel & Event Ticketing, etc.
With over 15 active years in the business front in 4 continents, He serves as an inspiration and motivation for all ages across the sectors and countries where his businesses operate and beyond. Education - Achimota School(Ghana), Highbury College(UK)
Career
EVENTS
He co-hosted one of Ghana’s famous longest running weekly events dubbed SUNDAY CHICKEN-N-BEER party in partnership with Reggie Rockstones Office nightclub which run for 2 years(2011-2013) and saw thousands of patrons in attendance every week
https://newsghana.com.gh/the-man-behind-the-chicken-n-beer-party-in-ghana/?amp
https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/201201/89454.php
https://ghanandwom.net/chicken-n-beer-party-will-resume-before-easter-ceo-extrao/
His outfit TicketGhana.com also hosted a world wide recognised beach event for 3 years dubbed GHANA SUMMER BEACH RAVE which was featured in the UK Guardian and is believed to have birth Ghana into the international event scene and enhanced Toursim in the country.
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/ghana-new-ibiza-international-party-set
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-SUMMER-BEACH-RAVE-2014-rocked-321713
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1w-550uYTE&feature=youtu.be
In 2014 he hosted a Thank You Party to show gratitude to corporate sponsors and personalities that has been supportive of his brand and company https://newsghana.com.gh/ticketghana-presents-thank-party/ https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/25731/ceo-extra-o-blows-10000-on-easter-thank-you-party.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhMJAo3XXo&feature=youtu.be
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
On the 24th of December, 2012 he took to the streets with the award winning and internationally acknowledged Ghanaian artiste Kwaw Kese to clean the streets of Labadi as part of his social responsibility.
https://www.modernghana.com/amp/entertainment/20111/ceoextrao-cleans-labadi-with-kwaw-kese.html
https://www.modernghana.com/music/20111/1/ceoextrao-cleans-labadi-with-kwaw-kese.html
https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/news/201212/151441.php
PHILANTHROPY
June 2023 Modern Floors CEO Basil David Anthony donates to support 500 girls in Jirapa;
https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/entrepreneur-supports-500-girls-with-pads.html
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On Easter Monday, 10th April 2023, Basil David Anthony and his team from MODERN FLOORS®️ fed and refreshed over 200 children in the Tema-Ashaiman community of Ghana to mark the one-year anniversary of their 4th Showroom in Ghana, located at the Tema-Ashaiman Toll Booth.
HONORS & AWARDS
In June 2014 Ticket Ghana won the award for the Best Showbiz-Friendly Company (Ghana) at the City People Entertainment Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria by City People Magazine and was also nominated for the same award in 2015.
https://www.graphic.com.gh/events/ticket-ghana-others-for-city-people-s-awards.html
https://newsghana.com.gh/ticket-ghana-best-showbiz-friendly-company/?amp
On the 4th November 2018 he was honored at the Ghana Naija Showbiz Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria for his distinguished and outstanding efforts in the business of I.T, Digital Marketing, Events, Tourism and Entertainment.
https://starrfm.com.gh/2018/11/nigeria-honours-bola-ray-with-lifetime-achievement/
NOMINATIONS
In July 2023 was nominated in the 40 under 40 Awards Ghana, which acknowledges young achievers making business headlines in Ghana;
https://40under40awards.com.gh/
In March 2016 Ticket Ghana was nominated in the category for Organisation with Best Social Media Presence at the Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards.
https://ameyawdebrah.com/ameyaw-debrah-best-blogger-instagram-account/amp/
In August 2015 Ticket Ghana once again was nominated for the award for the Best Showbiz-Friendly Company (Ghana) at the City People Entertainment Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria by City People Magazine.
https://newsghana.com.gh/ticket-ghana-for-city-people-entertainment-awards/?amp
PUBLIC SPEAKING
On the 4th of October, 2012, Basil David Anthony was the main speaker and addressed a full house of people from various walks of life including Politicians, Law enforcement, etc.. on the topic “Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Increase Stakeholder Engagement” at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT.
https://newsghana.com.gh/ceoextrao-to-speak-at-the-aiti-technology-transformation-seminar/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta94-GFQ9Es&feature=youtu.be
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Since 2009 he has been interviewed about topics relating to his expertise and personal life on radio and television programmes such as Business Drive on Sunny FM, Drive Time on Choice FM, Xpress Lane on XFm , Drive Of Your Lyfe on YFM , Entertainment Review on Joy FM, Management Minutes on TV3, This Morning on Viasat 1, TV3 Sunrise, TV3 Spot Light, Morning Ride on Metro TV , The One Show on Viasat 1, E-Talk on GHOne, New Day on TV3, Traffic Jam on Citi FM, XLive on TV3 and many more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKT7mToTDzU https://cypressgh.blogspot.com/2014/06/social-media-can-grow-businesses-in.html?m=1 https://www.modernghana.com/amp/news/444972/i-dont-believe-in-valentines-dayticket-ghana-ceo-reveals.html
In 2019 Africanews.com Reporter Elaine Wangalwa Interviewed him on reasons why Dubai has become a favorite tourism destination for many Africans
https://www.africanews.com/amp/2019/10/17/dubai-arguably-africa-s-most-loved-tourist-destination/
BUSINESS
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1234262/khaleej-times-in-dubai-features-ceo-of-modern-floo.html
https://newsghana.com.gh/khaleej-times-in-dubai-features-ceo-of-modern-floors/
https://www.timebulletin.com/basil-david-anthony-brings-modern-floors-to-dubai/
CASE STUDY
2020 - University of Ghana Masters Research case study using SILKY GROUP CEO Basil Anthony
MODERN FLOORS
MODERN FLOORS®️ - World's No.1 Flooring Brand
MODERN FLOORS®️ is a UK trademarked flooring brand which wholesales & retails the Best Quality Affordable Artificial Carpet Grass , AstroTurf , Vinyl(PVC/SPC) Tiles(LVT) , Carpet Tiles , Adhesives and other indoor and outdoor flooring products used for both Residential & Commercial spaces.
With over 5 years experience in the flooring industry, an Amazon approved brand distribution and physical & online distribution across more than 10 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia & North America, MODERN FLOORS® products are top rated worldwide.
The company was founded in 2017 by Basil David Anthony a Ghanaian-British seasoned entrepreneur & philanthropist in his home at Batsonaa, Spintex Road, Ghana and from March 2021 to April 2022 within a 13 month period opened 4 showrooms for the flooring brand across the capital city of Accra, Ghana
MODERN FLOORS® in December 2022 launched its first Location outside the shores of Ghana in Middle East, Asia. The new location is strategically situated within the busiest building construction material and home decor hub in the United Arab Emirates luxurious commercial city of Dubai.
The company provides world class expert training & Installation for all our products.
Article Links
July 2023
10 reasons to choose Vinyl Tiles over Ceramic Tiles;
https://citinewsroom.com/2023/07/10-reasons-to-choose-vinyl-tiles-over-ceramic-tiles/
https://newsghana.com.gh/10-reasons-to-embrace-vinyl-tiles-over-ceramic-tiles/
https://www.pulse.com.gh/business/10-reasons-to-choose-vinyl-tiles-over-ceramic-tiles/pmpyh0s
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July 2023
Modern Floors trains female artisans in Tamale; https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/modern-floors-trains-female-artisans-in-tamale/kqe6mhd
https://citinewsroom.com/2023/07/modern-floors-trains-female-artisans-in-tamale/
https://newsghana.com.gh/modern-floors-trains-female-artisans-in-tamale/
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June 2023
Modern Floors CEO Basil David Anthony donates to support 500 girls in Jirapa;
https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/entrepreneur-supports-500-girls-with-pads.html
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June 2023
Modern Floors Certifies Vinyl Tile Installers;
https://www.myjoyonline.com/modern-floors-certifies-vinyl-tile-installers/
https://citinewsroom.com/2023/06/modern-floors-certifies-vinyl-tile-installers/
https://newsghana.com.gh/modern-floors-certifies-vinyl-tile-installers/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1236845/modern-floors-certifies-vinyl-tile-installers.html
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May 2023
Khaleej Times in Dubai features CEO of Modern Floors Basil David Anthony;
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1234262/khaleej-times-in-dubai-features-ceo-of-modern-floo.html
https://newsghana.com.gh/khaleej-times-in-dubai-features-ceo-of-modern-floors/
https://twitter.com/PulseGhana/status/1663260061131501568?s=20
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April 2023
Modern Floors feeds 200 children to mark first anniversary of Tema-Ashaiman showroom;
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1224002/modern-floors-feeds-200-children-to-mark-1-year.html
https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/social/202304/486006.php?storyid=100&
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January 2023
Modern floors eyes USA market after successful Dubai launch;
https://www.myjoyonline.com/modern-floors-eyes-usa-market-after-successful-dubai-launch/
https://citinewsroom.com/2023/01/modern-floors-eyes-usa-market-after-successful-dubai-launch/
https://newsghana.com.gh/modern-floors-turns-to-eyes-us-market-after-successful-dubai-launch/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1204967/modern-floors-eyes-usa-market-after-successful.html
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November 2022
Modern Floors Dubai set to launch before Christmas;
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1194816/modern-floors-dubai-to-be-launched-before-christma.html
https://www.pulse.com.gh/modern-floors-dubai-set-to-launch-before-christmas/9dz6v92
https://newsghana.com.gh/modern-floors-to-be-launched-ahead-of-christmas-in-dubai/
https://thebftonline.com/2022/11/16/modern-floors-dubai-set-to-launch-before-christmas/
https://citinewsroom.com/2022/11/modern-floors-dubai-set-to-launch-before-christmas/
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October 2022
Ghanaian Flooring Brand Set to Break European Market;
https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-flooring-brand-set-to-break-european-market/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1190100/ghanaian-flooring-brand-set-to-break-european-mark.html
https://thebftonline.com/2022/10/21/local-flooring-brand-set-to-break-european-market/
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October 2022
Modern Floors Ghana equips artisans with employable skills;
https://thebftonline.com/2022/10/08/artisans-receive-employable-skills-from-modern-floors/
https://newsghana.com.gh/modern-floors-ghana-equips-artisans-with-employable-skills/
https://gna.org.gh/2022/10/artisans-receive-employable-skills-for-the-job-market-2/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1186444/artisans-receive-employable-skills-from-modern.html
Facts
He is a respectable youthful public figure who possesses versatile experience, expertise and mass appeal in various business sectors including Flooring, General Trading, Import & Export, Global Sourcing, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Travel & Event Ticketing, etc.
With over 15 active years in the business front in 4 continents, He serves as an inspiration and motivation for all ages across the sectors and countries where his businesses operate and beyond. Education - Achimota School(Ghana), Highbury College(UK)
Family - Married with 5 children
Countries of Operation - Ghana, UAE, UK & USA
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