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0 Ghana’s beloved “Queen of the Airwaves,” Doreen Andoh, made an emotional return to JOY FM on Monday, June 23, 2025, after a two-month medical break. The award-winning host of The Cosmopolitan Mix had been off-air following a leg fracture that required surgery and daily physiotherapy.
Returning with a heart full of gratitude and a playlist filled with uplifting gospel songs, Doreen’s voice carried both relief and reflection.
“Forever thankful, abundantly blessed and always grateful. Thank you for tuning in. Hello Monday, it’s 24 past 10 am. It is a pleasure to be back with you this morning. It is a good day. Exactly two months ago, and we thank God.”
“With a crack in my voice…”
In her first moments back on air, Doreen opened up to listeners about the difficult journey she’s been on:
“With a heart full of gratitude, folks, I thank God for His goodness, His healing, His love, His grace and His blessings. I say this with a crack in my voice because I haven’t worked for two months, and everyone thought I was on a jolly break. I fractured my right leg – hospital, surgery, recuperating, and physiotherapy – but just watching the goodness of God at work.”
Her story struck a chord with fans, many of whom flooded JOY FM’s social media platforms with messages of love and support.
In good hands: Akorfa steps in
During Doreen’s absence, Akorfa, a rising voice in the JOY FM family, held the fort on The Cosmopolitan Mix. Known for her warmth and eloquence, Akorfa brought her own unique energy to the show while openly expressing how much she draws inspiration from Doreen’s legacy.
Listeners praised her seamless stewardship of the show, even as she shared on air how much she looked up to Doreen both personally and professionally.
A trailblazer’s return
Doreen Andoh returns to continue her remarkable journey in Ghanaian broadcasting. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she is celebrated as the first woman to win the Best Presenter of the Year award in 2001 and has remained a powerful and influential voice on the airwaves ever since.
Music, gratitude, and healing
Monday’s comeback show was filled with Thanksgiving music, praise and honest reflection. Listeners could feel the emotion as Doreen curated a playlist that captured her gratitude for life, healing, and support from her team and fans.
Tune in to The Cosmopolitan Mix on JOY 99.7 FM, weekdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon—now with renewed energy from Doreen Andoh, and the continued support of Akorfa, who carried the torch with excellence.
