Kontji Anthony hosts Memphis’ #1 lifestyle TV show, ‘Live at 9’ on CBS. With a 30-year media career anchoring, reporting, producing, writing and editing for esteemed network television affiliates across America, Kontji’s remarkable contributions to the media industry were highlighted when the Tennessee General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution commending her as a highly regarded TV journalist.

 

Her magnetic presence extends beyond the television screen to entrepreneurship as the creator, CEO and co-founder of Youdle, a revolutionary tech platform that connects brick and mortar grocers with active local shoppers.

 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Kontji is deeply entrenched in charitable works, serving on numerous boards and committees for various organizations dedicated to community betterment. She currently holds prominent positions on the Board of Governors for The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, the SchoolSeed Foundation, the New Memphis Board of Trustees and the Junior League of Memphis Community Advisory Committee. Additionally, as a proud member of The BOW Collective; national Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; National Association of Television Arts and Sciences; National Association of Black Journalists and App Association; Kontji continues to uplift and empower her community through her philanthropic efforts.

 

A proud alumna of Howard University School of Communications, Kontji has earned certifications in digital marketing and leadership from Columbia Business School’s Executive Education program.