Kwesé TV launched in Ghana

African media network Econet Media on Thursday launched KWESE TV, a new Television firm set to thrill Ghanaian sports and entertainment fans with their modern free-to-air Sports and Entertainment programs.

Speaking at the launch, Country Manager for Kwesé TV Ghana, Maxwell Dodd said the name was derived from the Shona word Kwese which means “everywhere” and “anywhere”.

“We are excited to bring Kwesé TV to Ghana. Kwesé is fast becoming a leading source for the latest in sports and sports fans in Ghana can look forward to some exciting programming on Kwesé Free Sports.

“The brand has already captured big interest from many part of Africa within just a year and this shows that KWESE TV is here to offer good services.”

Viewers can look forward to a refreshed channel with the very best in sports entertainment featuring some familiar faces as well as brand-new programming delivering the best sports shows, latest news, highlights and live action from across the globe.

Group Chief Executive, Joseph Hundah, said Kwesé is focused on innovative programmes will disrupt the media industry to evolve with the changing needs of today’s globally connected African viewer.

He noted that their platforms are the place for the best in local entertainment, international sports, religion and more.

“We are very pleased that Econet Media has chosen to invest in the package of free-to-air broadcasting rights that we have made available in Sub-Saharan Africa” he said.

He revealed that Kwesé Sports.com has 2M users and 7M viewers, as well as in partnership with ESPN, Sports Fantasy and an App with over 20K registration.