{"id":93414,"date":"2025-09-09T22:28:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93414"},"modified":"2025-09-09T22:28:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:28:57","slug":"we-cant-tell-joy-fms-story-without-you-multimedia-salutes-tommy-annan-forson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93414","title":{"rendered":"\u2018We can\u2019t tell Joy FM\u2019s story without you\u2019 \u2013 Multimedia salutes Tommy Annan-Forson"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Multimedia Group has honoured veteran broadcaster Tommy Annan-Forson, affectionately known as the \u201cGodfather of Radio,\u201d as part of activities marking Joy FM\u2019s 30th anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n

Led by Fiifi Koomson, General Manager for Joy Brands, a team from the Group paid a courtesy visit to Annan-Forson, presenting him with a commemorative cake and sharing memories of his immense contribution to Ghanaian broadcasting.<\/p>\n

Fiifi Koomson described Annan-Forson as inseparable from the history of The Multimedia Group and Joy FM.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 30 years of Multimedia cannot be celebrated without mentioning Tommy\u2019s name,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating a Mentor and Pioneer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broadcasters, including Lexis Bill, host of Drive Time on Joy FM, and Kofi Hayford, host of Joy FM Overdrive and Weekend City Show, reflected on how Tommy Annan-Forson\u2019s mentorship shaped their careers.<\/p>\n

Lexis Bill recalled his very first training in broadcasting over 20 years ago:<\/p>\n

\u201cThat training with you and Annette Thurman and the German Development Corporation was my formal introduction to what is right and what is wrong. Until today, I still remember almost everything you taught, including the jokes you shared. That was the bedrock of my journey in radio.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kofi Hayford, who also trained under Annan-Forson at the Rabodef Radio Academy, described him as a life-changing influence:<\/p>\n

\u201cOur paths crossed exactly 10 years ago. That was the beginning of my broadcasting career, and it has been nothing short of amazing. Uncle Tom, your spirit and the blessings that follow us continue to exude excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tommy Annan-Forson, visibly delighted by the recognition, expressed deep appreciation for the gesture. He recounted his early involvement with Joy FM\u2019s founding and his pride at seeing the station thrive three decades on.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a difficult journey to start, but once we got our feet on the ground we took off like a Concorde. I\u2019m proud that Joy FM has stood very firm and very loyal to its listeners. I never expected this honour, but I feel great, and I thank you all sincerely.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also paid tribute to Multimedia Group\u2019s founder and CEO, Kwasi Twum, for his vision and humility, adding that being recognised as one of the station\u2019s \u201cheroes\u201d was a humbling milestone in his long career.<\/p>\n

A Living Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

From pioneering country music shows to mentoring generations of broadcasters through Rabodef, Tommy Annan-Forson\u2019s influence on Ghanaian media remains unmatched. His prot\u00e9g\u00e9s continue to dominate Ghana\u2019s airwaves, a testament to the values and professionalism he instilled.<\/p>\n

As Joy FM celebrates 30 years of excellence, the visit to Annan-Forson was both a homecoming and a reminder that the story of private radio in Ghana cannot be told without his name.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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