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United Television Ghana

United Television Ghana (UTV Ghana)
Country Ghana
Broadcast areaGhana
NetworkUnited Television Ghana (UTV Ghana)
HeadquartersAbeka-Lapaz, Accra Ghana
Programming
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerDespite Group of Companies
Sister channelsPeace FM Ghana, Okay FM, Neat FM
History
Launched2013
Links
Websitehttp://utvghana.com

United Television Ghana Limited (UTV Ghana) is a private, free-to-air television broadcaster in Ghana. It was launched in 2013 by The Despite Group of Companies, headed by Mr. Osei Kwame Despite. UTV Ghana airs and produces a variety of television programmes including news bulletins, dramas and successful telenovelas, films and other entertainment.

History

UTV started broadcasting in 2013 and by 2015 had become the most-watched channel in Ghana. In the third quarter of 2015, the channel had an average share of 22.4%.[1] In 2023, the UTV facilities were attacked by 16 people, who were arrested by the Ministry of Information, after showing displeasure in the opinions in one of its live programmes.[2]

Awards

  • Health Advocate–Media Institution, awarded at the 2017 People's Choice Practitioners Honours by Media Men Ghana[citation needed]
  • Radio and Television Personalities Awards TV Station Of The Year 2019–2020.[3]

See also

Programs

References