MEET FOUR LONG-SERVING MEDIA PERSONALITIES IN BIBIANI-ANHWIASO-BEKWAI MUNICIPALITY AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS BEYOND THE MEDIA

MEET FOUR LONG-SERVING MEDIA PERSONALITIES IN BIBIANI-ANHWIASO-BEKWAI MUNICIPALITY AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS BEYOND THE MEDIA

The media landscape in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region continues to play an important role in informing, educating and entertaining residents.

The municipality currently has four radio stations serving its population: Adehyie FM, Lord FM in Sefwi Bekwai, Stylish Radio and Okyeame Radio. These stations provide platforms for news dissemination, public education, entertainment, social discussions and community engagement.

Over the years, several media practitioners have contributed to the growth of broadcasting in the municipality through their dedication, experience and commitment to journalism.

Among the notable media personalities still actively serving in the municipality are Hamza Mohammed of Stylish Radio, Alexander Yeaboah of Adehyie FM, Johnson Arthur, popularly known on air as Paapa Yaw Johnson (DJ Samzito), of Stylish Radio, and Bismark Appiah popularly known as Agrohene of Adehyie FM.

These four personalities have established themselves in different areas of broadcasting, including news presentation, social programmes, morning show discussions and entertainment.

Beyond their media careers, they have also pursued other professional interests, business activities and responsibilities, demonstrating their versatility and commitment to personal and community development.

1. HAMZA MOHAMMED – STYLISH RADIO, BIBIANINEWS.COM AND OTHER MEDIA PLATFORMS

Hamza Mohammed is a long-serving journalist currently working with Stylish Radio, where he serves as a News Anchor and Co-host of the station's morning show.

Through his experience in journalism and broadcasting, he has developed a passion for community reporting, public education and highlighting issues affecting ordinary people.

His commitment to journalism has inspired him to establish his own online news platform, Bibianinews.com, with the primary objective of serving the good people of Bibiani and beyond through credible journalism, timely information and community-focused reporting.

The platform seeks to bring local stories, developmental issues, politics, sports, entertainment and other important happenings in Bibiani to a wider audience, in line with its motto, "Bringing Bibiani to the World."

In addition to his work at Stylish Radio and managing Bibianinews.com, Hamza Mohammed serves as the Western North Regional Correspondent for Oyerepa TV, Promise TV and JoyDaddy Multimedia, contributing to news coverage and reporting across the region.

Apart from journalism, Hamza is also involved in the farming business, reflecting his interest in agriculture and entrepreneurship.

His activities across traditional broadcasting, online journalism and agriculture demonstrate his determination to contribute to society through different professional avenues.

2. ALEXANDER YEABOAH – ADEHYIE FM AND ASSEMBLY MEMBER

Alexander Yeaboah is an experienced broadcaster with Adehyie FM, where he hosts the station's social programme, Sowotuom, and also serves as a Co-host of the morning show.

Through his social programme, he provides a platform for discussing important societal issues, addressing community concerns and encouraging public participation in matters affecting individuals and communities.

Beyond his broadcasting career, Alexander Yeaboah also serves as the Assembly Member for the Obuasi-Krom Electoral Area.

His position as an Assembly Member places him directly in local governance, where he represents the interests and concerns of residents and contributes to discussions and decisions concerning development in his electoral area.

In addition to his responsibilities in journalism and local governance, he also engages in his own private business activities.

His involvement in broadcasting, local governance and private work reflects his diverse interests and commitment to serving society beyond the radio studio.

3. JOHNSON ARTHUR (PAAPA YAW JOHNSON – DJ SAMZITO) – STYLISH RADIO AND NO. 9 NO. 10 GROUP OF COMPANIES

Johnson Arthur, popularly known on air as Paapa Yaw Johnson and widely recognised by his DJ name, DJ Samzito, is a disc jockey with Stylish Radio in Bibiani.

As a DJ, he contributes to the entertainment and music broadcasting landscape by entertaining listeners with music selections and creating an enjoyable listening experience for the station's audience.

His work involves bringing entertainment to radio audiences and contributing to the station's programming through music and DJ services.

Beyond his career in radio entertainment, Johnson Arthur also works with No. 9 No. 10 Group of Companies, a rice milling company based in Bibiani.

His involvement in both radio entertainment and the rice milling industry demonstrates his engagement in different professional fields outside the media.

Through these activities, DJ Samzito combines his passion for entertainment with his involvement in the business sector.

4. BISMARK APPIAH (AGROHENE ) – ADEHYIE FM, PROFESSIONAL TEACHER AND LAW STUDENT

Bismark Appiah Agrohene is an experienced journalist and News Anchor with Adehyie FM.

As a member of the station's news team, he plays an important role in gathering, preparing and presenting news to keep listeners informed about developments within the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality, the Western North Region and the country as a whole.

Beyond his broadcasting career, Agrohene is also a professional teacher, demonstrating his commitment to education and knowledge sharing.

In his quest for further academic and professional advancement, he is currently pursuing studies in law.

His combination of journalism, teaching and legal education highlights his interest in continuous learning and professional development.

CELEBRATING EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION AND PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY

The stories of these four media personalities demonstrate that journalism and broadcasting can serve as foundations for wider professional growth, entrepreneurship, leadership and community development.

While their primary responsibilities in broadcasting involve informing, educating and entertaining the public, their activities outside the newsroom show their determination to contribute to society in different ways.

Hamza Mohammed has extended his journalism experience into online publishing and agriculture. Alexander Yeaboah combines broadcasting with local governance and private business. Johnson Arthur, popularly known as DJ Samzito, combines radio entertainment with employment in the rice milling industry, while Bismark Appiah popularly known as Agrohene balances journalism with professional teaching and legal education.

The existence of four radio stations in the municipality further highlights the importance of broadcasting in community development and information sharing.

As the media landscape continues to evolve, there is a need to recognise, encourage and support experienced media practitioners who continue to serve the people through journalism and broadcasting.

Their contributions highlight the important role local media personalities play in promoting accountability, educating citizens, giving a voice to the voiceless and drawing attention to developmental challenges.

Journalism and broadcasting are not only about being behind the microphone; they are also about making an impact, serving communities and using one's experience and knowledge to contribute to society.

Bibianinews.com – Bringing Bibiani to the World.

By: Hamza Mohammad

Bibianinews.com