Asempa FM's Ekosiisen Named Best Ghanaian Language Radio Programme at 30th GJA Media Awards
Asempa FM's current affairs show Ekosiisen received the Best Radio Programme of the Year (Ghanaian Language) award at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards.
In Brief
- •Asempa FM's current affairs show Ekosiisen received the Best Radio Programme of the Year (Ghanaian Language) award at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards.
- •The ceremony took place in Accra on November 7, 2026, under the theme 'Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age'.
- •Show host Philip Osei Bonsu, also known as O.B., was named the 2026 GJA Journalist of the Year during the same ceremony.
- •The Twi-language current affairs broadcast was recognized for its coverage of national political developments and public affairs.
Why It Matters
The double award recognition for Ekosiisen and host Philip Osei Bonsu underscores the prominent role of indigenous-language broadcasting in shaping public discourse and civic participation in Ghana. By honoring Twi-language current affairs programming on a national stage, the GJA awards emphasize the importance of accessible broadcast journalism in informing broad demographic segments across the country.
Key Details
- Award Name
- Best Radio Programme of the Year (Ghanaian Language)
- Event
- 30th GJA Media Awards
- Date Held
- November 7, 2026
- Journalist of the Year
- Philip Osei Bonsu (O.B.)
- Parent Media Network
- Multimedia Group Limited
Context & Background
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards is an annual ceremony recognizing journalistic excellence, freedom of the press, and high standards in Ghanaian media across multiple broadcasting and publishing channels.
What To Watch
Ghana is scheduled to host the Federation of African Journalists Conference in 2027.
Original Reporting & Sources
VNews is an independent briefing product. Original reporting remains credited to the following publishers:
This brief was synthesized automatically using attributed third-party reporting. VNews is a digital news publication produced under the VContent Group brand and operated by Francis Vincent Sunday in Ghana, independent from the publishers cited above. Read our AI Transparency Policy and Editorial & Corrections Policy.