Joy FM (Ghana)
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| Broadcast area | Greater Accra Region |
| Frequency | 99.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Local news, talk, sports, politics and music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Luv FM, Adom FM, Asempa FM, Multi TV, Nhyira FM, Hitz FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1995 |
| Links | |
| Website | MyJoyOnline.com |
Joy FM is a privately owned radio station in Accra, the capital of Ghana.[2][3] The station is owned and run by the media group company Multimedia Group Limited. It is arguably the leading radio station in Ghana that broadcasts in the English language.[4][5] Established in 1995 by Kwasi Twum, the founder of Multimedia Group Limited, Joy FM became the first private radio station to be licensed in Ghana.[6] The Multimedia Group has been a pivotal force in catalyzing growth in the advertising, creative arts, and entertainment industries.[7]
Notable personalities
[edit]- Nathan Kwabena Adisi
- Gary Al-Smith
- Doreen Andoh
- Tommy Annan Forson
- Samson Lardy Anyenini
- Emefa Apawu
- Maame Esi Thompson
- Nathaniel Attoh
- Manasseh Azure
- Dzifa Bampoh
- Lexis Bill
- Bola Ray
- Komla Dumor
- Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Kwaku Sakyi-Addo
- Owuraku Ampofo
- Mark Okraku-Mante[8]
- Francisca Kakra Forson[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Authorised VHF-FM Radio Stations in Ghana as at Second Quarter, 2023" (PDF). National Communications Authority. 2023.
- ^ "Our brands". www.multimediaghana.com. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ "Radio in Accra: Communicating among.. Diverse Audiences -Kwasi Boateng, Uni of Arkansas (2009)" (PDF). KentEdu.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Ghana profile - Media (Joy FM)". BBC. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Joy FM". Media Ownership Monitor | Ghana. Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "About Us - The Multimedia Group". www.multimediaghana.com. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ "THE MULTIMEDIA GROUP: MYJOYONLINE & MY JOY FM". www.BobbyTheBlogger.com. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Addo, Francis (2021-04-22). "Okraku-Mantey Nominated For Deputy Minister Of Tourism, Arts & Culture". DailyGuide Network. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "I have a confident and sexy voice -Says Francisca Kakra Forson". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
External links
[edit]- Official website Myjoyonline.com
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