Skip to content

about us

Jambo! Radio is the only radio station for the people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland, serving Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, based in Glasgow City Centre.

Making broadcast programmes in multiple languages that are commonly spoken by people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland.

We bring the communities together with a series of engaging, dialogue and conversational-based radio shows throughout the week and plays exclusive African and Caribbean music. Unlike mainstream broadcasters, our content and information are made available for speakers of other languages of African and Caribbean heritage, in the languages that they best understand.

We serve as a channel for people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland to encourage visibility, participation, empowerment, economic development, equality and social justice. We discuss issues that directly affect people in the community and provide clear updates on current events and topics, bringing you up to speed wherever you are in multiple African languages.

We broadcast in Swahili, Pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba, French and Lingala. To learn more about our African and Caribbean radio station, follow Jambo! Radio on social media.

We also use broadcast production processes and techniques to offer digital and employability skills to people in the communities.

Pff! We don’t need your email.

It’s you who’s missing out.

Giphy

But if you feel like it, then subscribe to receiving exclusive content.

We send only once a month.

PS: If you close this, you won’t see this again


    [mailpoetsignup* mailpoetsignup-693 list:3 default:on "I consent to privacy policy"]

    When artistes submit their music on our website, we encourage their audience to engage with these submissions by using the like or dislike buttons. These ratings play a key role in helping us identify high-quality content that resonates with our listeners. Our dedicated team carefully considers user ratings and preferences, handpicking exceptional submissions for special recognition. The rating system operates through the use of browser cookies, making these ratings unique to individual browser users. This means that each user's likes and dislikes are stored in their browser's cookies, allowing us to gather accurate and personalised feedback. As part of our commitment to supporting talent, we occasionally offer free unbiased airplay to these chosen artistes. This opportunity allows them to reach a wider audience and gain valuable exposure within the music scene. By tapping into the power of our listeners' ratings, we aim to create a community-driven platform that uplifts and celebrates the best in music.

    We collect some data to improve your experience on our website. By browsing our website, you agree to our cookie and privacy policies.