The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) kicked off its 90th anniversary celebrations, marking a significant milestone since its establishment in 1935. Founded as Radio ZOY by colonial Governor Sir Arnold Hodson, GBC began as a wired relay station in Accra to transmit BBC programs and serve colonial interests.
It was renamed the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation after Ghana’s independence in 1957, with television services introduced in 1965 under Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Today, GBC operates 18 FM radio stations and seven TV channels, broadcasting in local languages like Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Nzema, and Hausa, alongside English, fulfilling its mandate as a state, public service, and commercial broadcaster.
The 90th anniversary, celebrated as a major milestone in Ghana’s media landscape, highlights GBC’s role in informing, educating, and entertaining while promoting national unity and cultural diversity.
Events and reflections focus on its historical significance, current challenges like funding and competition, and its future as a trusted voice in Ghanaian broadcasting.
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GBC’s leadership, under Director-General Professor Amin Alhassan, is exploring partnerships, such as with the Bank of Ghana for the “Cedi at 60” campaign, to enhance its impact.
