Braimah Kamoko, also known as “Bukom Banku” a popular Cruiserweight
boxer, on Friday thrilled fans on the streets of Accra, with his unique brand
of music and entertainment during the OMY TV Accra Float.
OMY TV is a new sports
and entertainment satellite station in Ghana.
Kamoko, who is also a
musician and comedienne, led the management and staff of the TV through some
principal streets such as Abeka Lapaz, Circle, Kaneshie, Darkuman and back to
the offices of the new television station at Tabora, suburb of Accra.
Whilst on the float,
the popular boxer, who took pictures with fans and at some points created a
dance floor and danced with them, whilst cracking more jokes.
Kamoko, who is an icon
of the new TV Station, also cracked jokes with fans on the trip and distributed
branded OMY TV Polo shirts and flyers to fans.
Kamoko, in an
interview after the float, said he had been looking for an opportunity to work
with a television station as his potentials were being under utilised.
“I am very
grateful to the management of OMY TV for this unique opportunity. I would do
everything possible to make the station well known in Ghana.
“Fans should
watch out for me. I am coming out with a unique TV programme, that would thrill
them at every point in time.
“I am appealing
to all my fans to switch on to OMY TV for a new television experience. We are
out to give them the best in sports and entertainment,” he added.
The float was part of
activities that would herald the opening of the new television station.
It was also to send
the station to prospective viewers at their shops, homes and on the streets.
Madam Joyce Aku
Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of OMY TV, said her outfit has been preparing
for the float in the past few months and was happy it had come to fruition.
According to her, the
float was just one of the activities planned by her outfit to introduce the
station to Ghanaians.
“We believe in
the brand and popularity of Bukom Banku. It was the reason we brought his on
board to assist us.
She said OMY TV is
coming on the market to introduce a new television experience to Ghanaians and
the international world.
The float would
commence at Race Course in the morning, to Lapaz, Achimota, Accra Mall,
Airport, Accra Central, High Street, Circle, Kaneshie, Darkuman, Nyamekye and
converge at the premises of OMY TV.
OMY TV, is expected to
thrill viewers with fond memories of old football matches of the Black Stars
and other national teams, some exciting World Cup, UEFA Champions League and
Africa Cup of Nations matches, which would give viewers historical nostalgia.
In addition to
football, viewers will be thrilled with some old boxing bouts and athletics
championships.
OMY TV: Feel the
difference!
GNA