Schedules
Monday – Friday
Meet The Hosts
Banana BreakFast
0600Hrs – 1000Hrs
Start your day with fresh perspectives on pressing social issues, guided by Praygod Munisi, Richard Shiyo, and Witnes Kiwia. Banana Breakfast brings together world leaders, policymakers, economists, experts, and changemakers to spark dialogue and explore solutions to today’s societal challenges
Kibarazani
1005-1300Hrs
Tune in to Kibarazani with Neema Mkotya, and DJ Jonx — where the pulse of the community meets daily headlines. It’s your go-to space for real talk, real issues, and real vibes, blending education and entertainment for everyone, no matter your background
DW News
06-0620Hrs, 1300-1400Hrs , 1800-1900Hrs
Stay informed with news, off-beat stories, and insightful analysis of German and international affairs. Explore deeper features from Europe and beyond, every day.
Banana Point
1400-1800Hrs
Catch-Up with the drive show with your hosts Mughusin Swai and Dickson Lema — your ultimate source for breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest on weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more, both locally and globally
Habari Kamili
1900-2000Hrs
Stay informed with all the top stories of the day — from local headlines to global updates — with your hosts Praygod, Richard, and Witnes
Saturday- Sunday
Banana Breakfast on Saturday
0700- 1000Hrs
Join Richard Shiyo for three hours of the weekly Newsmaker program — a compelling mix of current affairs, in-depth background reports, and untold stories from our correspondents across Tanzania, East Africa, and beyond
Mwanamke Shujaa
1000-1300Hrs.
Join Witnes Kiwia every Saturday for a program dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering women in their daily lives — helping them grow personally and make a positive impact in their communities
Banana Top 20
1400-1700Hrs.
Kick off your weekend with Banana Top 20 Hits of the Week! Join your host, Dickson Lema, every Saturday as he counts down the hottest tracks from Tanzania and around the world
Banana Praise and Prayers
0600-1000 Hrs.
Your Sunday won’t be ordinary — we’ve prepared something special to uplift your spirit and fill your day with blessings. Join your host, Richard Shiyo, for a soul-brightening experience
Afro Vibes
1000-1300Hrs.
Afro Vibes is your Sunday soundtrack — a space to enjoy the best music from across Africa. Join your host, Mughusin Swai, as he brings you stories, insights, and sounds from both rising stars and Africa’s biggest artists
Power 24
1600-1800Hrs.
Catch Praygod Munisi every Sunday on Power 24 for the latest hit music and captivating stories from around the globe
About us
Banana FM is an urban top 40 station, the first of its kind in the Kilimanjaro region, which aspires to inspire, entertain and educate audience with top of the range programming, which includes music and news.
The station’s mission is reflected in the slogan, “Chapa Kazi… Kula Raha”, which translates to – Work Hard …Have Fun. This is a philosophy we chose to encourage, cheer on and support our audiences’ daily work and livelihoods, as well as setting the mood for rewarding oneself after a long day of work.
Banana FM broadcasts to the entire Kilimanjaro region on 98.7 FM frequency from Mkuu, Rombo studios as well as from field mirror studios in Moshi town.