Joy FM (Ghana)

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Joy FM
Broadcast area Greater Accra Region
Frequency 99.7 MHz
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Local news, talk, sports, politics and music
Ownership
Owner
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]

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