🟩 Station Overview

Name: Radio Jam
Frequency: 99.3 FM (Abidjan)
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Network: Independent private broadcaster
Parent Company: Société Radio Jam
Tagline: Not officially stated, but widely recognized for its vibrant and youthful energy
Language of Broadcast: Primarily French, with local dialect expressions and Ivorian urban slang

🟩 Background

Launch Date: 1999 (Abidjan broadcast began; originally launched in Yamoussoukro in 1997 on 88.1 FM)
Mission: To provide dynamic and accessible radio programming that reflects the urban lifestyle, musical diversity, and cultural vibrancy of Côte d’Ivoire.

Focus Areas:

• Contemporary Ivorian and international music (Coupé-Décalé, Zouglou, Afrobeat, R&B, Reggae, Rap)

• Engaging talk shows and call-in segments

• Daily entertainment and news updates

• Interactive youth-focused content

• Morning show block (“Le 6-10”) featuring comedy, music, and public engagement

Positioning:
Radio Jam 99.3 FM was the first fully Ivorian-owned private commercial radio station, pioneering local radio independence. It remains a go-to platform for urban youth culture, homegrown music, and interactive broadcast formats that connect directly with the population in Abidjan and beyond.

🟩 Notable Achievements

• Recognized as one of the most listened-to stations among young adults in Abidjan

• Flagship show “Le 6–10” became a nationwide favorite for its humor and relatability

• Expanded reach to multiple Ivorian cities including Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, Korhogo, Man, Gagnoa, and San-Pédro

• Celebrated for its authentic Ivorian identity and listener engagement through dedications, contests, and live shoutouts

• Maintains a strong presence across social media and mobile apps

🟩 Key Personnel

Founder: François Konian Banny
Notable On-Air Talent:

• Mike (Mickaël Okou Opokou) – Co-host of the popular morning show

• Jack (Valentin) – Morning host and segment moderator

• Additional rotating DJs, presenters, and guest artists throughout the week

🟩 Contact Information

📍 Studio & Office Location (Abidjan)
Radio Jam
Avenue 21, Rue 47
Immeuble Le Bronx
Treichville, Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire

📞 Phone Contacts
Studio / Admin Line: +225 21 21 58 00

📧 Email
General Enquiries: radiojam993@gmail.com