YFM Ghana

YFM Ghana

Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi Ghana
Broadcast area	Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western regions
Frequencies	107.9 MHz (Accra) 102.5 MHz (Kumasi) 97.9 MHz (Takoradi)
Programming
Language	English
Format	Urban contemporary, Afrobeats, Hip hop, Talk
Ownership
Owner	Global Media Alliance
Links
Website	yfmghana.com

YFM Ghana is Ghana's Number 1 youth radio network ^[1] in Ghana, with stations located in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. It operates in Accra on the frequency 107.9FM, in Kumasi on 102.5FM and in Takoradi on 97.9FM. It is owned by Global Media Alliance and was established in 2008. ^[2]

History

YFM launched in 2008 and expanded to Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi through a model referred to as the 'Y-Triangle', featuring synchronized programming across the three cities. ^[3]

Programming

The station’s programming includes urban music such as Afrobeats, R&B, and hip hop, along with talk shows and entertainment news. Notable weekday programs across the YFM network include The Ryse n Shyne show (6am to 9am) ^[4] ,The Myd Morning Radio Show (9am to 12noon), Shouts On Y (12noon to 3pm), The DrYve of Your LYfe (3pm to 7pm) and Y Lounge (7pm to 10pm). Additionally, the YFM network has other creative weekend shows such as Afropolitan Mix (Saturdays 9am to 12noon), Y Campus Express (Saturdays, 12noon to 3pm) and Party Pressure (Saturdays 7pm to 10pm).

Presenters and staff

The YFM Network popularly known as the Y Triangle is led by Dr. Timothy Kwakye Karikari; ^[5] a seasoned Strategic Brands/Media/HR and Leadership expert who works as the Director of Broadcast at Global Media Alliance. The 3 arms of the YFM Triangle also have Programme Managers who lead the individual teams to collaborate and maintain the group's positioning as Ghana's Number 1 Youth and Urban station. YFM Accra is headed by Erskine Amo Whyte (Rev Erskine) ^[6] , YFM Kumasi is headed by Nathaniel Osei Kuffour ^[7] and YFM Takoradi is headed by Maxline Chelsy Sey.

• Rev. Erskine (Erskine Amo Whyte) – Host and current Programmes Manager ^{[8] [9]}
• Kojo Manuel – Host of the drive‑time show ^{[10] [11]}
• DJ Carcious – Mid‑morning DJ on YFM Kumasi ^[12]
• Pap Jay – Mid‑morning show host on YFM Kumasi. ^{[13] [14]}

Awards and recognitions

• Kojo Manuel: Four‑time MC/Hypeman of the Year at Guinness Ghana DJ Awards (2021–2024); ^{[15] [16]} Mixtape of the Year (with DJ Loft) in 2024 ^[17]
• DJ Carcious: DJ/Artist Collaboration of the Year, 2023 ^{[18] [19]}

Events and campus engagement

• Launched “Y Holiday Havoc”, a festive campaign with concerts and giveaways ^[20]
• Reactivated the University of Ghana’s Sarbah Hall Week in July 2025. ^[21]

References

1. "YFM launches Y@10 anniversary | Pulse Ghana". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
2. "YFM Launches 10th Anniversary Celebrations". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
3. "YFM launches 10 years anniversary celebration". Graphic Online. 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
4. yghanadmin (2020-06-11). "#YRefresh: Meet the new faces of Ryse and Shyne". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
5. Sanco, Joel (2025-08-25). "YFM Ghana unveils #YPOWERICONS2025: Celebrating young Ghanaian trailblazers". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
6. Sanco, Joel (2025-07-10). "Rev. Erskine is the Programmes Manager for YFM in Accra". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
7. Sanco, Joel (2025-03-24). "YFM Kumasi set to ignite Easter with electrifying 2025 Ankaase Lakeside Party". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
8. Etefe, Juliet (2024-08-11). "The voice of a generation – Rev Erskine's rise to radio royalty". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
9. Francis (2025-07-12). "YFM Accra revitalizes Mensah Sarbah Hall Week with star-studded campus entertainment". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
10. "Kojo Manuel, MzOrstin to perform at MMC Live 2022". 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
11. Daniel, Osafo (2025-02-11). "EMY Africa calls Kojo Manuel the heartbeat of high-energy nightlife | News Ghana". www.newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
12. Donkoh, Ebenezer (2023-11-26). "2023 Ghana DJ Awards: DJ Carcious Wins DJ/Artist Collaboration Of The Year". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
13. Donkoh, Ebenezer (2023-01-16). "PapJay And Friends Feeds The Streets". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
14. Etefe, Juliet (2023-04-15). "Pap Jay – the blend of fire and water". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
15. Francis (2024-11-16). "Kojo Manuel clinches fourth straight Hypeman title as YFM sweeps DJ Awards". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
16. Sanco, Joel (2024-11-11). "2024 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards: Kojo Manuel retains MC/Hypeman of the Year title". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
17. Francis (2024-11-16). "Kojo Manuel clinches fourth straight Hypeman title as YFM sweeps DJ Awards". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
18. ghdjwards (2023-11-27). "Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2023: Full list of winners". Guinness Ghana DJ Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
19. Donkoh, Ebenezer (2023-11-26). "2023 Ghana DJ Awards: DJ Carcious Wins DJ/Artist Collaboration Of The Year". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
20. Segbefia, Sedem (2021-11-27). "YFM Holiday Havoc: curating an unforgettable Christmas". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
21. "YFM Accra revitalizes Mensah Sarbah Hall Week with star-studded campus entertainment". GhanaWebbers. 2025-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-12.