Kumasi - *Anigy102.5FM* has been officially launched in Kumasi over the weekend. Management of Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC), led by Executive Chairman Edward Boateng, before the launch, called on the Asantehene Otumfuor Osei Tutu II to ask for his blessings for the new venture, *Anigye102.5FM* in the Garden City.

*Anigye102.5FM* is the newest broadcasting entity of GMABC adding to * Happy98.9FM*, *Y107.7FM* and *e.tv Ghana*, *Weekend World newspaper* and *Silverbird Cinemas* and *Lifestyle Stores* all in Accra.

The launch of *Anigye102.5FM* is in line with GMABC’s commitment and determination to make the company a center of excellence when it comes to Media and entertainment.

The King, Otumfuor, expressed gratitude and joy for the call and commended Mr. Edward Boateng and his group for the good work they are doing in the nation. He urged them to continue with the good work in order to promote the national interest.

The Asantehene also commended Boateng for initiatives such as founding of the *CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Awards *which is going a long way in the promotion of media excellence on the continent.

The King said it was a good thing that Global Media Alliance has started to expand their operations to cover other regions of the country instead of concentrating only in the national capital, Accra. He said all Ghanaians must have a taste of the quality that Global Media Alliance is known for.

Thanking the King, Mr. Edward Boateng said, “We are very glad for the warm welcome and your words of wisdom and encouragement. This will only re-energize us to be more committed in our quest for quality and liberation of media in Ghana and on the continent at large. Coming to Kumasi is heartwarming and it feels us with a sense of pride and honour because we have been able to give to our own people a chance to have a taste of quality entertainment. *Anigye102.5FM* will offer Kumasi and its environs quality in radio, focusing on music and sports” Boateng said.

Boateng continued, “We are soon rolling out to the rest of the country with our new television station, e.tv Ghana. Plans are advanced to extend the channel to Kumasi to give the people of Asanteman an opportunity to experience quality in television”.

Also at the Palace to pay homage to the King were various groups of people including Comedians of Asanteman descent led by the famous Agya Koo, Anloga Carpenters Association, religious leaders and some old and senior teachers who had once tutored the King when he was a young boy.

Dignitaries attending the official launch of the radio station at the Hotel Georgia in Kumasi included Nana Akyeampemhene and the Mayor of Kumasi. The launch of the radio station was followed by a massive float *(Anigye Float)*through the principal streets of Kumasi and a frenzied street jams held at the busy Bantama streets which attracted over seven thousand (7,000) people.

*Aniyge102.5FM* has already captured a large following with their quality programming. The radio station, after the official launch has started full programming to the delight of the people of Kumasi and its environs.

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*About Anigye102.5FM*

*Anigye102.5FM* is a contemporary hit radio with *a mission to provide quality programming.* *Anigye102.5FM* believes in breaking barriers and making a difference. Thus Anigye102.5FM offers more music (75%) and less talk (25%). The metropolitan hit radio will also be running other interesting programmes including Sports, local and international news as well as community-related programmes. Moreover, Anigye listeners will also be treated to some live feed to be drawn from *Happy98.9FM*, a sister station in Accra.

With a well qualified and talented staff, listeners and clients will have nothing but the best in music and sports. Anigye is here to make radio a true delight and strengthen the bond of intimacy between listeners and their radio sets. The station is committed to bringing back those memorable days when people could not do without their radio sets - their closest companions. Discerning listeners want the best, and *Anigye102.5FM* is the best.

Corporate Affairs: Ms. Brooke Nuwati

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