Media General, a leading media company in Ghana, and its Kumasi-based subsidiary Akoma FM, have received prestigious awards at the Ghana Tourism Authority Awards Night. The awards ceremony, held at the Lancaster Hotel on September 19, 2026, recognized Media General and Akoma FM for their outstanding contributions to promoting local cuisine and tourism in Ghana. Akoma FM won the "Excellence in Promoting Local Cuisine" award, which is connected to the station's annual Ghana Month series.
Akoma FM's award is a testament to its efforts in showcasing Ghana's rich cultural heritage and local cuisine. In March 2026, the station organized the Ashanti Cultural Festival at the Center for National Culture in Kumasi, which brought together various tribes to display their culture and traditional cuisine. The event was a huge success, and Akoma FM's initiatives have been recognized as a significant contribution to promoting Ghana's cultural diversity.
The citation presented to Akoma FM acknowledged the station's efforts in carving a niche for itself by initiating programs and events that showcase traditional heritage, local cuisine, and ethnic diversity in the region and Ghana as a whole. This recognition is a significant milestone for Akoma FM, which has been consistent in promoting Ghana's culture and heritage through its programs.
Media General, the mother brand, also won the "Tourism Oriented Media" award at the ceremony. The citation presented by the Ghana Tourism Authority commended Media General for becoming the backbone of several tourism activities, showing attributes of proactiveness, promptness, and professionalism. This award recognizes Media General's commitment to promoting tourism in Ghana through its various programs and initiatives.
William Evans-Nkum, Northern Sector Bureau Chief and Acting Deputy Station Manager of Akoma FM, received the awards on behalf of Media General. He thanked the Ghana Tourism Authority for the recognition and reaffirmed Media General's commitment to promoting culture and heritage. Evans-Nkum highlighted Media General's consistent efforts in promoting Ghana's culture and heritage through its programs, including TV3's Ghana's Most Beautiful, Onua TV's Edwom Ahoofe, and Akoma FM's Ashanti Culture Fest and Fufu Party.
The awards won by Media General and Akoma FM demonstrate their dedication to promoting Ghana's cultural heritage and tourism industry. The recognition by the Ghana Tourism Authority is a testament to the impact of their initiatives and programs in showcasing Ghana's rich cultural diversity and promoting tourism. This achievement is a significant milestone for Media General and Akoma FM, and they are expected to continue playing a vital role in promoting Ghana's culture and heritage.
The Ghana Tourism Authority Awards Night is an annual event that recognizes and rewards individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the tourism industry in Ghana. The event provides a platform for stakeholders to come together and celebrate excellence in tourism, and it serves as a motivation for others to strive for excellence in their work. Media General and Akoma FM's awards are a well-deserved recognition of their efforts in promoting Ghana's cultural heritage and tourism industry.
Key points
- Media General and Akoma FM won awards for promoting local cuisine and tourism at the Ghana Tourism Authority Awards Night.
- Akoma FM's award is connected to its annual Ghana Month series, which showcases Ghana's cultural heritage and local cuisine.
- Media General's "Tourism Oriented Media" award recognizes its commitment to promoting tourism in Ghana through its various programs and initiatives.
