It almost seems as though, Jamila Joy was born with the microphone
in her crib. For over 14 years, Joy has played a trail blazing role
in the gospel radio industry as a Gospel radio announcer, and
leader in the industry, throughout her career Joy has served gospel
music listeners with a professional commitment unsurpassed. Joy’s
radio journey began at Richmond Virginia’s WFTH (Faith 1590), as
Morning Drive Host, and Music Director, and, later General Manager.
Joy continued her walk in radio at Central Virginia’s Urban
Inspirational Leader, WREJ (Rejoice 1540) as Program Director &
Host of “The Morning Joy Drive” and currently hosts “The Jamila Joy
Morning Show”. Other stations Joy has teamed up with were the
Gospel Radio Network in Norfolk syndicating the Jamila Joy Show to
over 25 stations, and at the largest Gospel Station in the US
Introducing successful NTR, noted for being the brainchild of The
Transformation Expo & Praise Pages. Joy’s contributions to
radio are numerous. Joy’s love for the advancement of gospel music,
landed her in her second love, Television. Joy began hosting and
producing Rejoice TV, a weekly variety show featuring national and
local gospel artists and community leaders. In 2002, Joy launched
The Joy Television Network with Partners Kenya Parker and Marsha
Thomas. The network is dedicated to providing diverse programming
to the entire family. Joy’s creativity and bold initiative has
garnered her numerous awards, such as Radio Announcer of the Year,
UCLA Music Department’s Gospel Trail Blazer Award; and recipient of
RAB’s Fast Track Scholarship for Radio Professionals. As an active
community leader, Joy has involvement in mentoring high school
students in the importance of Goal Setting, volunteering and
organizing community events to assist with Breast Cancer, Outreach
in Africa, Voting Restoration and Domestic Violence. Joy is a
member of various professional organizations to include Tau Beta
Sigma, American Business Women Association, GMWA Gospel Announcer’s
Guild, Richmond Chapter GMWA Board as Public Relations and Virginia
Black Journalist Association. Other endeavors include the “Gospel
Radio Blog”, Founder of Purpose for Living Ministries, Joy Media
Group and creation of
www.ishoutforjoy.com, a Christian
Online Social Network which includes internet radio, television and
more. Joy recently received a Stellar Award for iShoutforJoy.com's
win for "Internet Station of the Year". In Addition to Joy’s media
experience, she is also an empowering minister, who is often
requested to speak at area churches, conferences and workshops.
Joy’s diverse media background range from Radio, TV, Print, and
Internet. Jamila is the proud wife of Pastor Kofi and mother of 2
year old KJ. With all achievements, both past, present and future,
Jamila will continue to keep God first.
