In a vibrant celebration of International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB), Asaase Broadcasting Company Ltd opened its studios to the next generation of media stars.
On Monday, 2 March, students from Brain Hill International School took full control of the Asaase Breakfast Show, steering the conversation and managing the airwaves with professional flair. The temporary “handover” served as a powerful reminder of the importance of including young voices in national discourse.
For nearly three hours, the pupils anchored the programme, read the news, analysed sports, presented business updates and hosted panel discussions — effectively running every segment of the morning show themselves.
The takeover formed part of activities aimed at amplifying children’s voices and giving them hands-on exposure to professional media production.
Jayden hosted the main programme, while Jennifer, Kojo Nyamekye and other classmates rotated through news reading, reviews and studio discussions.
Letters to parents
One of the most emotional segments featured students reading handwritten letters addressed to their parents.
The messages ranged from appreciation to gentle appeals.
Some children thanked their parents for support with homework, school runs and prayers, while others asked for more family time, less phone use at home and fewer arguments between adults.
“Even 20 minutes will make me very happy,” one letter read.
Students debate school life
In a roundtable discussion, the children spoke candidly about their school experiences — naming favourite teachers, suggesting improvements and joking about heavy homework loads.
They proposed adding more sports, new languages like Spanish and additional creative activities.
While praising teachers for interactive lessons and mentorship, several also called for reduced assignments.
Digital safety advocacy
The broadcast also included a segment on online safety, where pupils shared tips on cyberbullying prevention, responsible screen use and protecting personal information.
They urged their peers to “think before clicking or sharing” and to balance screen time with outdoor activities.
Producers said the exercise was designed to nurture communication skills, critical thinking and self-confidence among children.
Listeners flooded the show’s phone lines to commend the young presenters for their poise and clarity on air.
Organisers described the takeover as both educational and empowering, with plans to repeat similar initiatives in future editions.
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