Sunday, 27 May 2007 20:24 By
 The South African radio station, 702 Talk Radio, has won Station of the Year in the first ever BBC Africa Radio Awards, hosted by the BBC’s popular presenter Komla Dumor.
Ghana’s Citi FM and Joy FM, Kenya’s Capital FM and KBC, South Africa’s Radio 786 and Uganda’s Radio Pacis were also winners in a night of star-studded celebration which included live performances from Nigerian rapper 2Face Idibia, South African vocalist Thandiswa Mazwai and Kenyan newcomer Valerie Kimani. The Awards were held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi in Kenya tonight, Saturday 26 May, and highlights can be seen and heard across Africa via the BBC’s radio programmes in English and Swahili, the international news and information channel BBC World and the music channel MTV base (Africa). The winners are: Radio Station of the Year
702 Talk Radio - South Africa New Radio Station of the Year
Radio Pacis - Uganda News Journalist of the Year
Esther Mbondo, KBC, Kenya Sports Journalist of the Year
James Wokabi, Capital FM, Kenya Local On-Air Campaign of the Year
Matilda Asante, Joy FM, Ghana Interactive/Talk Show of the Year
The Citi Breakfast Show hosted by Bernard Avle, Citi FM, Ghana
Young Broadcaster of the Year
Qaanitaah Dramat, Radio 786, South Africa The BBC launched its Africa-wide search for the very best radio talent in autumn 2006. It wanted to recognise and celebrate the exceptional broadcasting talents of those working in continent’s vibrant radio scene. |
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