Accomplished Ghanaian women in the creative and entertainment industry were the focus of YFM’s initiative to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day. The radio station, known for its commitment to gender inclusion, presented an all-ladies affair that saw the airwaves taken over by some of the country’s most talented female personalities.
The day was a celebration of women excellence in the creative space, with a lineup that included in-house female presenters and DJs such as Princess AJ, Naa Dzama, Raven Kuewor, Mz Orstin, Akosua Hanson and LJ. The guest hosts for the day included renowned media personality Amanda Jissih, The DJ Mish, DJ Baaba, Anna Leone and Vanessa Gyan.
According to Osei Kuffour, Head of Y Triangle, the event was aimed at recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in Ghana’s creative and entertainment industry. He noted that women have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the industry and it was important to acknowledge their efforts.
“We recognize the pivotal role women play in Ghana’s creative space and we want to celebrate and acknowledge their efforts. Our goal with this event is to inspire and motivate more women to pursue their dreams in this industry.”
It’s a vibe in the studio w/ @Vanessa_Gyan & @MzOrstin on the #InternationalWomensDay edition of the #YLounge #IWDonY2023 pic.twitter.com/1j526Otx2E
— Y107.9 FM (@Y1079FM) March 8, 2023
The initiative was well-received by listeners and fans of YFM, who took to social media to express their appreciation for the initiative. Many applauded the radio station for highlighting the achievements of Ghanaian women and inspiring young girls to pursue careers in the creative space.
Women deserve a whole year to be celebrated.
– #TheDrYve with @linzy__joy x @AmandaJissih x @annaaleoniee #InternationalWomensDay#IWDonY2023 pic.twitter.com/cJp3wMdaAe
— Y107.9 FM (@Y1079FM) March 8, 2023
YFM’s initiative to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the need to celebrate and support women’s achievements in all sectors of society. As Ghana continues to make strides in its development, it is important to recognize the contributions of women who are leading the way in various industries, including the creative and entertainment industry.
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. This Year’s theme is dubbed “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”
