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Joy Prime

Also known as: Prime Insight on Joy Prime · @JoyPrimeTV

Ghanaian media organization that produces programming including Big Chef Junior, On A More Serious Note, and Let's Talk, featured prominently in Joy Online coverage.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, Dr Wuaku said the Fund was established with a clear mandate to provide sustainable financing for sports development across Ghana.

    Ghana Sports Fund targets sustainable financing to transform sports into a wealth-creating industry
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, Dr Wuaku said countries such as Morocco, Kenya and South Africa have demonstrated how deliberate investment in sports can elevate national development and attract prestigious international competitions.

    Ghana Sports Fund sets sights on making Ghana Africa’s next destination for major sporting events
  4. Joy Online

    Depression and its effects on marital stability took centre stage on Joy Prime’s Let’s Talk, hosted by Asieduwaa Akumia on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

    Depression can strengthen marriages if couples respond positively – Rev. Daniel Annan
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking on Joy Prime on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Accra, Mr. Gbande argued that the NPP played a major role in the legal process that led to Wontumi’s conviction.

    NPP more excited about Wontumi’s jail term than NDC — Mustapha Gbande
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking in an interview at Joy prime on July 22, 2026, Mr. Kpebu argued that Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have strong political connections in the United States, particularly with President Donald Trump.

    Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team influenced US court decision- Martin Kpebu
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy Prime on Tuesday, July 22, Mr Gbande dismissed suggestions that Wontumi’s imprisonment was politically motivated, insisting that it was the culmination of investigations and legal processes initiated by officials of the former Akufo-Addo administration.

    The evidence that jailed Wontumi was built by NPP – Mustapha Gbande
  8. Joy Online

    Ghanaian media personality and actress Nikoletta Samonas, popularly known as Nikki Samonas, has returned to mainstream television as the new host of Joy Prime’s afternoon lifestyle and entertainment show, Changes.

    Nikki Samonas takes over as host of Joy Prime’s ‘Changes’
  9. Joy Online

    It also airs on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on Joy Prime, with another showing on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.

    E Vibes: The Bhim Band features on musical band series
  10. Joy Online

    The exhibition and awards ceremony received support from key sponsors and partners, including Anglogold Ashanti, Special Ice, Stanbic Bank, and Joy Prime of The Multimedia Group Limited.

    Swift Academy’s NextGen Coders win grand prize at 2026 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize
  11. Joy Online

    A stellar panel of legal minds, political communicators, and social activists is set to feature on Joy Prime’s flagship current affairs show, Prime Insight, on Saturday, July 11, to discuss the most topical issues of the week.

    This Saturday on Prime Insight: National cleanup, Abu Trica and Hanan troubles, and ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ discussions

Monday 3 August

  1. Young man denied junior high admission over physical appearance

    A 23-year-old recounted how a school refused to admit him to junior high after primary education, citing his changed physical appearance and telling his father to enroll him in a disability school instead, preventing him from continuing his educational journey.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. On A More Serious Note retains Comic TV Programme award

    Joy Prime's comedy and entertainment programme, On A More Serious Note, has retained its Comic TV Programme of the Year title at the 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards for the second consecutive year. The programme, which debuted in December 2023, beats fellow nominees Half Serious Show and The Real News by blending topical discussions, satire and live comedy hosted by KMJ and Saminiwaa.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Big Chef Junior Season 5 launches with pizza-themed competition

    Joy Prime has launched the fifth season of Big Chef Junior with 12 young contestants competing under the theme "The Perfect Pizza", where each contestant is presented as an essential ingredient in making a perfect pizza. The event featured performances, host Michelle Agyekum, judges Chef Gigi and Chef Michael, and the unveiling of all contestants.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 1 August

  1. Owusu criticises former AG Dame's weak prosecution in Tamakloe case

    Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, has criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's handling of the criminal case against former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, describing the prosecution as ineffective and saying the Court of Appeal's judgment exposed significant shortcomings in both prosecution and trial process. Tamakloe-Attionu faced 78 counts across nine core charges but was convicted by the High Court; the Court of Appeal has since overturned her 10-year custodial sentence.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Activist says Tamakloe acquittal reflects poor prosecution, not innocence

    Youth activist Ivan Kyei Innocent says the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe should not be read as proof of her innocence, but rather as a result of the prosecution's failure to meet the required legal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. United Party director changed mind on Sedina acquittal after reading judgment

    Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, initially reacted with anger to the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, but changed his perspective after reading the court's 94-page judgment, which he said had valid reasons for overturning the conviction.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kwame Dadzie to host Ghana's sixth annual comedy awards

    Media personality Kwame Dadzie will host the sixth Ghana Comedy Awards on 1st August 2026 at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra. The event, organised by Creative Republic Limited, celebrates excellence in Ghana's comedy industry and forms part of the country's biggest comedy festival.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Couples must establish boundaries with extended family

    Dr Charity Twumasi Ankrah, speaking on Joy Prime's Let's Talk programme, stressed that married couples must set healthy boundaries with in-laws and extended family members to protect their privacy and strengthen trust and intimacy within marriage.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. MC Mr. Hanson argues pastors should reframe pre-marital sex teaching

    Media personality MC Mr. Hanson said on Joy Prime's The Brotherhood that pastors should stop teaching sex before marriage is wrong, arguing couples need to discuss sexual compatibility, expectations and boundaries before marriage to avoid conflict later. The panel also discussed HIV testing, trust and communication in relationships, with other participants stressing the importance of medical facts and avoiding stigma around HIV diagnosis.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Sports Fund seeks to develop athletes as economic assets

    The Ghana Sports Fund Administrator says the country has abundant sporting talent but needs long-term investment to transform gifted young athletes into internationally successful professionals who can contribute to national wealth and development through their earnings and community investment.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana Sports Fund aims to create sustainable sports financing system

    The Ghana Sports Fund Administrator says the Fund seeks to establish sustainable financing for sports development and reposition sports from recreation into a wealth-creating industry capable of supporting athletes, coaches and sports entrepreneurs throughout their careers.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana Sports Fund aims to attract major continental sporting events

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund says Ghana must invest strategically in infrastructure, athlete development and sustainable financing to become Africa's leading destination for major sporting competitions, citing Morocco, Kenya and South Africa as models.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Depression can strengthen marriages with positive couple responses

    A Joy Prime discussion examined how depression and mental health challenges affect marital stability, with Rev. Daniel Annan encouraging couples to view challenges as growth opportunities and to seek counselling, communication and understanding to strengthen their relationships.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Deputy says NPP built case against its own chairman Wontumi

    Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, alleged that the NPP appears more emotionally invested in the imprisonment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) than the NDC, arguing that the NPP itself played a major role in the legal process and evidence-gathering that led to Wontumi's conviction.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Legal practitioner claims Ofori-Atta's lawyers influenced US court Green Card decision

    Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has alleged that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's legal team, which he says has strong political connections to President Donald Trump, played a major role in a US court's decision to grant Ofori-Atta a Green Card. Kpebu further argued that the judge exceeded his mandate by commenting on criminal allegations against the former minister.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NDC deputy claims Wontumi's conviction based on NPP-era evidence

    NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has asserted that the evidence leading to the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) was assembled under the previous NPP administration, originating from a July 2022 declaration by the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources that Wontumi's mining activities were illegal.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Nikki Samonas becomes new host of Joy Prime's Changes

    Ghanaian media personality and actress Nikki Samonas has taken over as host of Joy Prime's afternoon lifestyle and entertainment show, Changes. With nearly two decades in Ghana's entertainment industry, Samonas said she is excited about the role and described television as a natural extension of her career while maintaining that acting remains her primary strength.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. E Vibes spotlights The Bhim Band, Stonebwoy's live ensemble

    E Vibes' musical band series features The Bhim Band, the live ensemble behind Stonebwoy, celebrating the instrumentalists who shape Ghana's biggest music stars. Originally formed to accompany Stonebwoy, the band has grown into one of Ghana's most respected live bands, blending reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, highlife, and contemporary African sounds.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Swift Academy team wins Ghana science and tech competition

    Team NextGen Coders from Swift Academy in the Ashanti Region won the 2026 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize with an AI-powered dialysis monitoring system designed to detect critical risks like blood leaks and air bubbles, automatically stopping treatment and triggering an alarm when danger is identified.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Prime Insight to discuss cleanup, extradition, and agriculture policy

    Joy Prime's Prime Insight current affairs show will air Saturday, July 11, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with a panel of legal experts, political communicators, and activists debating the National Cleanup Exercise, the extradition of Frederick Kumi to the US and the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and the performance of the 'Nkoko Nkitikiti' agricultural project.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ecobank becomes financing partner for Ghana's Build Project TV series

    Ecobank Ghana has partnered with The Build Project, a home renovation and construction television series produced by Lexis Bill, to serve as Official Financing Partner. The partnership aims to educate viewers on financial aspects of building and home improvement, including mortgage options and financing solutions for construction and renovation projects.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Joy Prime panel to examine flood response and Torkonoo Supreme Court decision

    Prime Insight will feature experts evaluating the government's GHS 350 million flood relief package and Ghana Armed Forces operations, and examining legal implications of the Supreme Court's decision regarding Justice Torkornoo's removal.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Accra floods destroy policy analyst's home and belongings

    Policy analyst Kwame Jantuah lost nearly all his belongings when floodwaters swept through his residence on Monday, with water rising to waist level indoors and destroying his furniture, books, and most possessions. He characterized the floods as a systemic failure, noting that Accra has experienced recurring floods for 66 years despite successive governments.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gospel trio credits unity and humility to long-term success

    Ghana's all-female gospel music trio Daughters of Glorious Jesus says unity is the key legacy they wish to be remembered for, noting that unity breeds victory in music and all aspects of life, and that humility has also been central to their decades-long togetherness.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Nine African nations advance to 2026 World Cup knockout stage

    Ghana and eight other African teams—Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and South Africa—progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Tunisia was eliminated. Ghana finished third in their group with four points and will face Colombia.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Prime Insight to debate Agyapong row and utility tariff hikes

    Joy Prime's Prime Insight programme will air Saturday to discuss Kennedy Agyapong's comments on the Afari Military Hospital project and the resulting NPP controversy, alongside the latest utility tariff increases and their economic implications.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. EPA denies dismissing late minister's relatives

    The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has dismissed reports that relatives of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, were terminated from the Authority, describing the claims as "totally false." He clarified that contract appointments had expired and the EPA is pursuing administrative clearances to renew contracts for affected staff.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. National Juniors Challenge to expand to 800 schools, add STEM Fair

    The founder of the National Juniors Challenge announced plans to introduce a STEM Fair from next year as the eighth edition of Ghana's junior high school quiz competition expands. This year's contest will introduce Information Technology as a competition component and offer cash prizes at semi-finals for the first time, made possible through Zincovit's headline sponsorship.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Eighth National Juniors Challenge launched with 46 schools competing

    The eighth edition of the National Juniors Challenge, a nationwide quiz competition for JHS and primary school pupils, has officially launched with 46 schools drawn to compete in the national championship following regional qualifying contests involving 286 schools. The competition, organised by the Uniwiz Foundation and recognised by the Ghana Education Service, is headlined by Zincovit, a nutritional supplement.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Joy Safari Escape Father's Day getaway launches in Ada

    The Joy Safari Escape, a two-day premium Father's Day getaway at Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, kicked off on Saturday, June 20, 2026, offering fathers and father figures relaxation, entertainment, and family bonding through river tours, eco-park activities, and wildlife encounters at the Volta River.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

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