Fans express joy as Kapital Radio announces return on the airwaves

After years of silence, one of the famous privately-owned FM stations in Kumasi, Kapital Radio (KR), has announced it will soon be back on the airwaves.

The legendary broadcasting firm in a post on its official Facebook page reveled it will soon come back on air, adding that it is hopeful the quest will be fruitful this time.

Since its closure, the station led by its Manager, Mr. Korsi Asiseh, has on several platforms pleaded with authorities to consider reopening it.

KR also thanked the listeners for their 'love and patience' over the waiting years.

"Greetings to you our beloved listeners we hope all is well with you? We are very optimistic that this time our soon to come on air will come to fruition. Thanks and may God bless you for your love and patience." The post read.

In reaction to the development, some lovers expressed joy on the posible come back of the giant station.

Atwima Nana Ansah Sasreko said: "Amen, we are with you in prayers. missing that ambiance environment"

One listener, Francis Akakpo wrote: "Capital radio was my favourite FM station in the days of Patty Dabbs, Opayin Adusi Poku of abibi gro and GeorgeYaw Okyere."

Eric Edem also Ahiadzro said: "I was just thinking about you guys a while ago. Can't wait!!!"

Benjamin Komla also indicated: "I can't wait to listen to FLS and Your Moment"

Oteng Bismarck Acheamfuor commented: "Can't wait to hear from you guys. We gonna have a party all night long."

KR was one of the many radio stations which were taken off air in 2017 by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for breaching license regulations.

In its exercise conducted throughout the country, the NCA accused the affected radio stations of "operating without valid authorisations".

Aside from the Nhyiaeso-based media outlet, other pro-NDC FM stations, such as Radio XYZ, Radio Gold and Montie FM were also affected in the NCA's mass shutdown.