Sahara Radio, an internet-based radio station broadcasting from Columbus (OH), has been launched and is available via the station’s website, sahararadio.com, as well as on Ghanaweb’s live radio feed.
Dubbed, Columbus’ African culture and lifestyle home, Sahara Radio offers an eclectic line-up of programs featuring various African music including afrobeat, highlife, hiplife, soukous, makossa, and African gospel; talk and discussions; and independent programming offered by churches and community groups. Since its establishment, the station has served up programs such as Asem No, a discussion program focussed on topical issues related to the Christian faith, Sahara Lunchbox, a mid-day compilation of music from around the world and laced with inspirational commentary, as well as Ade Akye Abia, a daytime variety presentation of news, music, and interviews.
With a mix of English and indigenous African languages, Sahara Radio’s programming, according to its management, promotes the rich cultural heritage of Africa and invites people from all walks of life into the African experience.
Sahara Radio’s website, among other things, provides a directory of service providers in the Central Ohio community, as well as a calendar of events related to all stakeholders in Columbus’ African community, with the hope of providing life-enriching and community-building resources. The calendar, the directory, as well as a complete line-up and description of programs are available at www.sahararadio.com
Sahara Radio is operated by Sahara Communications LLC.
Source: GhanaWeb
