Renowned Ghanaian media personality AKwasi Aboagye
Renowned Ghanaian media personality AKwasi Aboagye has officially announced his retirement from radio after more than two decades of remarkable service to the broadcasting and entertainment industry.
The award-winning media personality made the announcement via a post on his Facebook wall. In his post, he confirmed that his final show will air on 13 December 2025.
The full post he wrote reads, “My work as a radio presenter has come to an end. I am officially retiring from radio on 13 December 2025. I am grateful to the entire management of Despite Media. I also extend my gratitude to everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I shall, at the appropriate time, say a big thank you to some individuals who were very helpful.”
AKwasi Aboagye began his radio journey in 1996 at Radio Univers.
He later joined Peace FM in 1999 under Despite Media, where he became one of the most respected and consistent voices in entertainment journalism.
Apart from his long-running entertainment review programme, he also hosted the political morning show on Neat FM, which is also under the Despite Media conglomerate.
Over the years also, AKwasi Aboagye took on roles beyond presenting, including serving as an artiste manager, most notably for legendary highlife musician Amakye Dede, and later becoming the board chairman of the Ghana Music Awards USA.
His retirement announcement has sparked widespread reactions from listeners, colleagues, and industry players, many of whom have praised him.
