Radio 1 (Ghana)

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Radio 1
Broadcast area Greater Accra Region
Programming
Language(s) English, French, Akan, Dagbani, Ewe, Ga, Hausa and Nzema
Format Local news, talk and music
Ownership
Owner Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Links
Website www.gbcghanaonline.com

Radio 1 is a public radio station in Accra, the capital town of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. [1] The station is owned and run by the state broadcaster - the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). [2] [3] The station is one of two national stations run by GBC. The station broadcasts in English and other Ghanaian languages including Akan, Dagbani, Ewe, Ga, Hausa and Nzema. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Radio". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  2. "Ghana Broadcasting Corporation". www.gbcghanaonline.com. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  3. "Radio Station World". www.radiostationworld.com. Retrieved 10 March 2012.