{
  "id": 8431514,
  "title": "Media General and Kumasi-based subsidiary Akoma FM win big at GTA Awards Night",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/media-general-and-kumasi-based-subsidiary-akoma-fm-win-big-at-gta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T09:37:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/media-general-and-kumasi-based-subsidiary-akoma-fm-win-big-at-gta-awards-night"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "The Kumasi-based station won “Excellence in Promoting Local Cuisine” an award connected to the station's annual Ghana Month series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Akoma FM wins GTA Award for promoting Ghanaian cuisine",
    "Media General receives tourism promotion award",
    "Ghana Tourism Authority commends Media General's efforts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}