United Television Ghana Limited (UTV Ghana) is a private, free-to-air television broadcaster in Ghana. It was launched in 2013 by The Despite Group of Companies, headed by Mr. Osei Kwame Despite. UTV Ghana airs and produces a variety of television programmes including news bulletins, dramas and successful telenovelas, films and other entertainment.
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History
UTV started broadcasting in 2013 and by 2015 had become the most-watched channel in Ghana. In the third quarter of 2015, the channel had an average share of 22.4%. In 2023, the UTV facilities were attacked by 16 people, who were arrested by the Ministry of Information, after showing displeasure in the opinions in one of its live programmes.
Awards
Health Advocate–Media Institution, awarded at the 2017 People's Choice Practitioners Honours by Media Men Ghana
Radio and Television Personalities Awards TV Station Of The Year 2019–2020.