One of the country’s most popular and respected presenters, Kofi Marfo, well known in the radio industry as Sir Richie has joined the UK’s number one Ghanaian radio station, Rainbow Radio, London.
The renowned journalist who introduced the first Ghanaian Newspaper in the UK ( GLA News) and also the editor-in-chief of Sir Richie Newspaper online and www.sirrichie.com, started his first show on Saturday, January 20, 2024, dubbed, “As It Is In Ghana“.
Sir Richie, whose opinionated line up spans both left and right, tackled political issues that matter to Ghanaians abroad and in Ghana last Saturday on Rainbow Radio, between the hours of 12 till 15:00
Sir Richie, in acknowledgement of his new role, said ” I have never been and will never be afraid to lament on things that other broadcasters won’t, and promised to hold the corrupt into account without fear or favour.
He said he would create a platform for people to praise or rebuke the Ghanaian political leaders, since “Now more than ever, listeners want candid, intelligent debate where people are free to air their views openly”.
In addition to listening to “As It Is In Ghana” on Rainbow Radio, London every Saturday from 12 midday until 3 PM simultaneously on Rainbow 92.4 FM in London and Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM in Accra, Ghana, audiences will be able to listen back to Sir Richie’s new show on demand at any time.
Sir Richie started his Radio career at Radio Mercury in Kumasi in the late 90s as a newscaster. He also introduced and hosted a programme called “Nsempii ” which he handed over to Kwabena Asare ( Otwinoko), before travelling to London.
He joined Voice of Africa Radio in London, as a breakfast show host and also worked with Hotdigital online and Afriq FM.
His team includes ,Gladys Mensah ( Editorials) , Audrey Agyiri ( Community News) , Emmanuel Ashley ( Financial News) and Opanin Asiamah ( Tradition and Culture).
