African countries that pioneered television broadcasting

Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson November 21, 2018

African countries that pioneered television broadcasting

Sierra Leone – 1963

Television broadcast was announced and officially started in Sierra Leone in 1963, but only reached major parts of the country. Radio was more popular in Sierra Leone for a long time despite the start of the television station. Finally, in 1978, after Sierra Leone managed to introduce colour on TV, the station expanded nationwide coverage and gained more grounds.

Last Edited by:Sandra Appiah Updated: November 21, 2018

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