Afro, an English language radio station in Ethiopia, is to start test transmissions on FM from the end of November with music and programs for 18 hours a day. The new station will beam on FM 105.3 and is established by Addis Alemayehu and his wife, Martha Wondimu, with capital of 3 million birr (US$306,000). Addis Alemayehu told Capital that, so far, his company has invested close to 1.8 million birr (US$184,000) and is finalizing assessments on the interest of its target audience.
Currently, there are five FM stations, all in Amharic. Desta Tesfaw, Deputy Director-General of the Ethiopian Broadcasting Agency, told Capital that the international community should have a station for information, news and entertainment while living and working in Addis. “Based on a recent study, we have seen the importance of station for this target audience.” said Desta.
In 1999, a proclamation to provide for the systematic management of broadcast services came into force. The Ethiopian Broadcasting Agency is established as an autonomous Federal Administrative Agency.
(Source: EthioBlog)
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on Oct 29th, 2008 at 11:54
I\’m guessing that this is an FM frequency that covers the capital and not the whole country. Or do I underestimate what FM can do?
on Oct 29th, 2008 at 15:53
ah…in the related story it mentions the station is in the capital. I could have sworn it wasn’t there before.
on Oct 29th, 2008 at 18:39
OK, but I didn’t change anything between your two messages. I have been far too busy on a current affairs shift today
on Jan 8th, 2009 at 09:25
I can confirm that Afro FM intends to brodcast for Addis Ababa on FM (most FM stations in Ethiopia reaches only Addis like you rightly indicate).
on Jan 9th, 2009 at 22:09
The station has a website under construction at http://www.afro105fm.com.
on Jul 13th, 2009 at 11:08
Afro FM, keep it up me and my friends really enjoy Ur station.
Please put on rapper Nas’s songs.
see yea
From Nebyu
on Jul 18th, 2009 at 04:22
It’s the best radio station i ever heard, u should keep it up. i think it’d be more entertainable if you broadcast some west coast rappers songs…. i expect to hear it from ya soon. bye bye!!!
on Jul 23rd, 2009 at 13:01
when is ur real program goin’ to start.i don’t mean to offend u but it would be nice to hear real peaple talkin’ that aint going round and round sayin’ the same stuff.
on Jul 23rd, 2009 at 13:08
It is my fevorite station in FM history and I think it is because you are keepin’ it hot most of the time. But I think people like me would listen more if you play Rock music more often.
on Jul 28th, 2009 at 09:47
OPEN LIL WAYNE albem people well like the fm . it is my fevorite station in ethiopia. U ROCK
on Jul 30th, 2009 at 09:13
Hottest Station in town. I’m a music predator….Love all the sounds and the international selection-rock, African lingala, pop UK, Hip Hop….List goes on. Love the presentation…The cake was baking, finally some icing has been put on it! Quick question: Have you considered music sales- if you got the copyrights that is- would love to have some of the old collections you have cause I grew up with them. MAJOR THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!Love it All!!!!!!!!!!!
on Jul 31st, 2009 at 14:28
105.3 is now the hottest radio station of all of the fm stations forget the music forget everything it’s better than listening to the same ‘bisot’ over and over again (i think you know what i mean) Keep Rocking On!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutly 2 giant thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on Aug 11th, 2009 at 07:52
oh i really love this fm, but i don’t now what to say about it it is very attractive, i always listen afro fm,and it is the hottest station,but also i want to ask when your program start thank you very much.
on Aug 19th, 2009 at 14:37
i relly like your station please open opposition new mariya cary song love uoooooooooooooo
on Aug 23rd, 2009 at 16:12
wow i always listen to afro fm radio program i dont have much comments but please try to play hot songs like lil wayne *s ,pac, mariya carrys, brandy beounces…..etc you know like modern songs and please dont play old songs to much ! am telling you \’105.3 is like the hottest music station program! keep it up .wish you all to have fun>
thanks!
this is feven assebework……………..
on Sep 14th, 2009 at 13:48
Monday afternoon, i tuned to 105.3 and found out that it was the best. loved it. just the kind of music that i was looking for…is there any way that i could get this afternoon’s selections on a cd.
on Sep 24th, 2009 at 14:45
I like all your musics.They are hot and moody.keep that up.
on Sep 25th, 2009 at 06:54
Oh, this time, addis is becoming cosmopolitan. hot hits, hot people. Simply stated, just cool.
Keep it up, Afro.
on Sep 28th, 2009 at 11:59
its the best station ever in the city coz its the fact … n I luv it … If I have to listen radio its ma only choice …….. zip.
on Sep 29th, 2009 at 19:41
It’s the best radio station
on Sep 30th, 2009 at 10:38
If I can download music from afro FM that will be very o sum.
on Sep 30th, 2009 at 10:49
Hi , I just fall in love with your radio station, I just loved the way you choose music specially break fast show , she the most entertainer that i ever heard in radio ,but i didn’t like your news presentation.
on Oct 5th, 2009 at 17:24
its the best station ever in the city coz its the fact … n I luv it …
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on Oct 7th, 2009 at 18:16
you guys are like the best boy and am like listenin to you like every single day and just can’t get enough of them songs and all day i like the over doessed and the red eye and you guys really rock and keep goin playeas keep it rollin…..
on Oct 7th, 2009 at 19:30
HI afros i love your station so kee0p it up and please open micheal jackson musics just like bili jean thank you.
on Oct 10th, 2009 at 12:34
hi afro fm , i like u all so much. but linda is z best to me . i like u linda. u have z best amezing shows on line. keep it going.
on Oct 19th, 2009 at 19:40
Afro FM you guys are beyond the best!!! Here in France all radio station are excellent in damaging our ear drums!!! They say they have one of the best radio, i say they suck!!!
But u guys killed it!!! For real!!! Luv that station!!
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 16:01
how u doing afro fm guys i just luv ur station keep up…..
on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 11:03
u guys r gooood u changed the whole style of what listening to radio is abt in the city & i luv ur channel keeeep it!
on Nov 4th, 2009 at 08:18
There should be more fm program like u wow ! fm afro 105.3 that is suitable for me. keep it on u lovely music adios!!!!
on Nov 10th, 2009 at 15:35
The best radio station ever!!! You guys rock! keep up the good work!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:15
simply the best radio station in my life, and it is true
on Nov 17th, 2009 at 06:29
congra to all afrofm peopel. i know you gays can do any thing. i have been with you since the beging and im gona be with u always. you guys are the best. love you.
on Nov 17th, 2009 at 13:04
Wow i like the way you entertain your listener. I strongly believe you will rapidly grow up. If it is possible please mail me your 18 hours weekly programs. Thank you in advance.
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 05:36
hi guys n girls how u?let me tell u something…….u’r rocking addis oh no the whole world grattis to u all and linda i couldn’t find u on facebook but if i had i’d have been ur first fan
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 06:05
for those of you who are interested Afro FM is now Live over the net and you can hear it at
http://afro105fm.com/Afro_FM/Welcome.html
later
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 09:10
I like most of ur programs, it will creat a good image of our country. keep it up !!!!!!!!!!!!
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 11:00
i luv u guys so much… i’m learning 2 b an architect n i’d like 2 thank u guys 4 being there at night time especially u keep me awake
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 11:56
i like those program and i will participate on it
on Nov 18th, 2009 at 12:00
this is my e-address martametan@yahoo.com,andualemtamru on face book
on Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:46
luving ur station
on Nov 19th, 2009 at 16:00
love u and love all ur programs
on Nov 20th, 2009 at 12:54
Hi wonderful program that everyone must listen ,Specially Angis Red eye .
on Nov 20th, 2009 at 14:26
I THINK AFRO FM IS THE BEST FM IN ETHIOPIA I SAID THIS BECAUSE IT IS VERY ENTRTAINING THAT IS IT
on Nov 21st, 2009 at 07:28
hi 105.3 afro fm you know I listen all fm station but you are different from their it is the first english staion so afro fm is the best of best i like your all programs so much please keep it up ok.
lots of love
martha
on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 10:25
I think after know i’m not new for yu becous i’m allways with you whats up
the best radio station in my life, is AFRO FM 105.30 whats up EVERY BODY
YOU KNOW HOW MUCH ILOVE ALL OF YOU ITS ……………………………
REALY AS ADOT ENDLES.
on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 10:55
WOW simply z best station ever in ethio
on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 15:54
yo 1o5 ur so nice, but you should improved your sound system & frequancy.
on Nov 25th, 2009 at 14:29
Love your show and keep it up, like my friend said after you have started, “THE TWO GREAT THINGS WHITCH HAPPENED TO ETHIOPIA ARE; THE RING ROAD AND Afro Fm 105.3″
on Nov 26th, 2009 at 11:05
I LOVE your show its probably the best radio station program ive ever heard and am hooked i listen all day everyday!!!!
and proud to be an AFROHOLLIC!!!
on Nov 27th, 2009 at 13:21
OMG i aint got no words to xpress you guys, you guys should have started this station million years ago. KEEP IT UP!!!!!!
on Nov 28th, 2009 at 07:47
woooooooooooo i like all ur music they are hot……….ya keep it up
tnks
on Nov 29th, 2009 at 07:24
hi i started listening your station and dame it is so cool.i hope you start programs top 10 of the best singers.anyway it is the best station in town.
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