After dedicating twenty-two years to her role as Station Manager at Radio Democracy, Asmaa James bid farewell and embarked on a new chapter at Rise Radio.
Rise Radio, a media and broadcasting establishment founded in 2022 and situated in Freetown, Sierra Leone, operates on the frequency 96.3 FM.
On the 3rd of August, 2023, James conveyed a heartfelt message regarding her departure from Radio Democracy, eliciting a profound response from the audience. Her colleagues at the station also followed suit, amplifying the sentiment.
In her message, she conveyed, "Each moment in time has its appointed purpose. A span of twenty-two (22) years has unfolded—years abundant with knowledge and evolution. As September 2023 draws to a close, my voyage at Radio Democracy 98.1FM concludes, making way for a season of fresh exploits, trials, and triumphs!" Presently, via her Twitter profile, she unveiled a new odyssey at Rise Radio with the words, "Embrace the courage to #Envision."
She expressed her gratitude to all who lent an ear to her aspirations, offering their insights, motivation, and unwavering belief, thus nurturing her dream into a tangible reality. She concluded with the words, "To all who listened, comprehended, and bolstered the transformation of this vision into actuality—my heartfelt appreciation."
The message was shared across her social media platforms, accompanied by an image of her within the confines of the Rise Radio Studio, demonstrating her trademark prowess in the broadcasting arena.