Sheger FM: Ethiopia’s First Independent Radio Station
Sheger FM is Ethiopia’s first independent radio station. In operation for about two years now, the station reaches between 5 and 7 millions listeners in the Addis Ababa area.
Antenhe Safio, Program Producer.
Much of the broadcast equipment was donated by Voice of America.
Some of the station’s music collection.
Satellite dishes on the station’s roof recieve programming from Voice of America and Deutsche Welle, among other sources.
Solomon Guangul, News Editor.
Johannes Yehalawork, Politics Editor.
External Programs Head Tefari Alemu, left, General Manager Maeza Birru, center, and Technician Wongelawit Berhanu, right, prepare to record a commercial.
Meseret Bezu, Technician.
Technician Desalegn Mekuria repairs equipment.
Music Program Editor prepares a show.
General Manager Meaza Birru at her desk.
Gifts from listeners displayed in the station hallway.
The Shegar FM radio tower on the roof of the station’s offices broadcasts on FM 102.1.
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