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List of television channels that made the top 10 in 2020.

 As at the Second Quarter of 2020, the total number of TV operators authorised by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to operate in Ghana was 146. Out of the 146 TV stations, 2 Analogue Terrestrial Television. 36 Digital Terrestrial Free-To-Air Television Programme Channel.

 Below are the top ten(10) channels that topped the list in 2020.

No.1 TV3 Ghana

 TV3 is a Ghanaian free-to-air television network in Ghana. Launched in 1997 by Thai company BEC-TERO, TV3 airs and produces a variety of television programmes including acclaimed news bulletins, dramas and successful reality television and entertainment shows. In year 1999, it was sold to Media Prima, a Malaysian company, and then taken over by a Ghanaian company called Media General Ghana Limited in 2011.

However, TV3 has experienced major competition in the likes of Metro TV (Ghana) which has succeeded not only in broadcasting its network to all the regions in the country but it also struck a deal with South Africa’s Multi-choice allowing it to be broadcast throughout Africa. Despite this, TV3 remains popular for its showing of Mexican telenovelas, Korean series and music and a variety of local and foreign movies. TV3 entertains and educates its viewers through all the programs aired such as the Ghana Most Beautiful (GMB). ‘First in News, Best in Entertainment’ is their slogan.

2. UNITED TELEVISION (UTV)

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 Dr. Osei Kwame Despite.

UTV Ghana airs and produces a variety of television programmes including news bulletins, dramas and successful telenovelas, films and other entertainment shows like ‘The real news’ hosted by Akrobeto and showbiz entertainment host by Nana Amazing Mcbrown. Slogan: it’s all about you…

3. ADOM TV

Adom Tv is a privately owned TV station in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The station is owned and run by the media group company Multimedia Group Limited. The word Adom in the Twi dialect means grace.

Enjoy the streaming of your favorite Ghanian tv channel Adom tv live programs.You can watch your favorite tv program like, Badwam, Adom Kase3(news), Fire for fire, Okukuseku among others.

4. JOY PRIME

Joy Prime has innovatively changed our drama industry, maintaining the elegance, cultural, and traditional value of our country. President Joy prime pledges to cater the entertainment content with respect to the culture and preferences of Ghanaian audience. It is popular because its content is for the entire family with special focus on females of Ghana.

The viewers can also watch celebrity talk show, morning shows, Tele films, drama songs and latest movies. The show refreshes your mood from energetic content that captivates the audience.

5. Ghana Television (GTV)

GTV is the national public broadcaster of Ghana, run by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. It commenced operations on July 31, 1965 and was originally known as GBC TV.

GTV broadcasts mainly local programming, with over 80% of the schedule consisting of original productions. Although its main production studio is located in Accra, capital city of Ghana, it has affiliations nationwide and covers 98% of the airwaves in Ghana, making it the most powerful mode of advertisement in Ghana. Although GTV is largely funded by the Ghanaian government, it also collects annual fees from viewers.

GTV also shows many foreign movies particularly American movies as well as African-American music videos. Although entertaining, most of the shows on GTV are either educational (for example portraits of Ghanaian artists like Eric Adjetey Anang), or attempt to address Ghanaian social issues. The station also broadcasts live international events like the Olympic games, FIFA World Cup, Miss World and Miss Universe. Local competitors of GTV TV-Network include TV3 and Metro TV, and all TV broadcast in Ghana located Accra.

6. JOY NEWS

 Joy News Ghana is one of Multimedia group of company’s assets which broadcast local and foreign news. The transmit in English Language.

The channel have being broadcasting authentic news for some time now. In fact it is clear beyond doubt that the Channel is the best so far in News broadcasting in English.

7. Ghana One (Gh One TV)

GH One TV is a Ghana-based entertainment TV channel, whose content includes lifestyle, music, fashion, series, children’s programs, comedy, and tourism.

It is now owned by Excellence In Broadcasting Networks, which has broadcaster Bola Ray, as its CEO. The station was formerly owned by Charter House Productions. Nana Aba Anamoah is the current General Manager of the station.

8. TV XYZ

 As the letter XYZ, the program outline are sequenced in such a coherent and precise manner. TV XYZ is undoubtedly one of the best in the country with its thrilling filming and other exceptional programs that one might not get anywhere else.

9. Kessben TV

Kessben TV is a free to air satellite TV channel from Kumasi, Ghana. Kessben TV provide entertainment and news 24 hours a day in English and Akan language.

The organization of our association including a 270 staff quality gathering of arranged Media specialists and Broadcast authorities have created during the time to place stock in advancing a valiant exertion, vide an enhanced, adroit game plan of Finance and Administration, winning respects and honors in all circles of News, Sports and Entertainment.

10. Atinka Television

Atinka Media Village is a subsidiary of the Tobinco Group. It comprises of five (5) distinct brands: Atinka FM (Accra), Agyenkwa FM (Kumasi), Ahotor FM (Takoradi), Atinkaonline and Atinka TV.

The individual brands are focused on their respective brands, but collectively focuses on the mass market with a language format of Akan and English, 80% and 20% respectively. Our delivery is through persuasive entertainment that always get our constituents to action. ATINKA MEDIA VILLAGE has some of the most dedicated and experienced workforce in Ghana. These men and women are persons with work experience spanning across the African continent and many years.