Media General and Kumasi-based subsidiary Akoma FM win big at GTA Awards Night
The Kumasi-based station won “Excellence in Promoting Local Cuisine” an award connected to the station's annual Ghana Month series.
Media General and its Kumasi-based radio station Akoma FM have been honored with prestigious awards at the GTA Awards Night. Akoma FM, broadcasting on 87.9 FM, was recognized for its efforts in promoting local Ghanaian cuisine. The station's annual Ghana Month series featured a segment during the Ashanti Cultural Festival, showcasing traditional dishes and culture from various tribes across the country.
This recognition comes after Akoma FM successfully highlighted the country's unique heritage through events and programming dedicated to local cuisine and ethnic diversity.
In addition to Akoma FM's achievement, Media General, the parent company, also received an award for its role in promoting tourism. The Ghana Tourism Authority commended Media General for its proactive and professional approach to showcasing Ghana's attributes and characteristics. Northern Sector Bureau Chief and Acting Deputy Station Manager William Evans-Nkum, speaking on behalf of Media General's management, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
He emphasized the company's long-standing commitment to promoting Ghanaian culture and heritage, noting that Media General's initiatives, such as TV3's Ghana’s Most Beautiful, Onua TV's Edwom Ahoofe, and Akoma FM's Ashanti Culture Fest and Fufu Party, have consistently aimed to celebrate the nation's rich cultural tapestry.
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