Station Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 103.5 MHz |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ownership | Excellence In Broadcasting (EIB) Network / Access World Broadcasting Co. Ltd. |
| Founder/Owners | Dr. Kwabena Duffuor (former Ghana Finance Minister) and Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (“Bola Ray”) |
| Language | English |
| Format | Urban lifestyle, local news, talk, sports, politics, and music |
| Slogan | Urban, lifestyle radio station |
| Sister Stations | Live FM (91.9 MHz), Kasapa FM (102.3 MHz) – Accra; Ultimate FM (Kumasi), Agoo FM (Nkawkaw), Empire FM (Takoradi) |
| Sister Media | GHOne TV, The Daily Heritage Newspaper, Empire Records, Empire Entertainment |
🎙️ Programs
Starr FM focuses on delivering compelling programs through good music, entertainment/lifestyle-led talk programs, and sports for its target audience .
| Program Name | Description |
|---|---|
| The Morning Starr | Flagship morning show covering current affairs and news. Hosted by Francis Abban, the show has earned nominations for Radio Morning Show Host of the Year at the RTP Awards |
| News & Current Affairs | Delivery of accurate, factual, relevant, and newsworthy stories with a strong emphasis on entertainment and lifestyle content |
| Sports Coverage | Sports talk and coverage of local and international events |
| Entertainment & Lifestyle | Entertainment-led talk programs and lifestyle content |
| Music Programming | Urban music and contemporary hits interspersed throughout programming |
🌐 Online Presence
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Website | starrfm.com.gh / starrfmonline.com |
| Listen Live | Available via website, TuneIn, RadioTune, and LiveRadio24 streaming platforms |
| Twitter (X) | @Starr1035Fm |
| @starr1035fm | |
| [email protected] | |
| Wikipedia | Starr FM (Ghana) |
📞 Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Meridian House, Ring Road Central, Accra, Ghana |
| Phone | +233 30 223 1141 |
🏢 Headquarters & History
Location: Meridian House, Ring Road Central, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
History: Starr FM was founded in 2014 as a privately owned urban, lifestyle radio station and a member of the Excellence In Broadcasting (EIB) Network .
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The station is owned by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a former Ghanaian Finance Minister (2009-2013 under the Mills administration), and Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, widely known as “Bola Ray” .
The EIB Network Story: The EIB Network traces its origins to Bola Ray’s earlier venture, Empire FM. Empire FM was later acquired by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, which marked the beginning of EIB Networks’ journey. Through the strategic acquisition of smaller media houses, EIB has positioned itself as a dominant force in Ghana’s mainstream broadcasting industry .
Today, EIB Network operates a multi-platform media empire including Starr FM, Live FM, Kasapa FM (all in Accra), Ultimate FM (Kumasi), Agoo FM (Nkawkaw), Empire FM (Takoradi), GHOne TV, and The Daily Heritage Newspaper .
10th Anniversary: In 2024, Starr FM celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of broadcasting in Ghana .
🏆 Reputation & Trust
According to a survey by Goodman AMC, StarrFMOnline (the station’s online platform) was mentioned as one of the top seven online news sources that Ghanaians trusted to provide first-hand and reliable information during the 2016 presidential election. The platform held a trust percentage of 10% and ranked fourth among online platforms in the country .
🎤 Popular Presenters
| Presenter | Role / Show |
|---|---|
| Francis Abban | Host of The Morning Starr (flagship morning show). Joined EIB Network in 2017 after five years at Multimedia Group’s Joy FM. Nominated for Radio Morning Show Host of the Year and Best Radio Personality of the Greater Accra Region at the RTP Awards (2018) |
| Nii Arday Clegg | Former morning show host before Francis Abban |
Note: For a complete current list of on-air personalities, please visit the station’s official website or social media channels.
📊 Broadcast Statistics
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Coverage | Greater Accra Region |
| Frequency | 103.5 MHz |
| Format | Urban lifestyle, news, talk, sports, politics, music |
| Language | English |
| Streaming Quality | 64 kbps (online) |
| User Rating | 4.9/5 (based on 85 user ratings on LiveRadio24) |
Last Updated on June 9, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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