‘Tell Your Story with Quinesta,’ a radio program on Hit 95.9 FM Calabar won the Best Radio Show (English) at the maiden edition of The Nigerian Broadcasters Awards, TNBA, organised by the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON and held Wednesday in Lagos.
The TNBA, recognises outstanding achievements and contributions in the broadcasting industry across various categories of awards. It has 26 awards across three major categories – Radio (12), Television (12) and General (2).
‘Tell Your Story with Quinesta’ which airs live, every Saturday morning beat five other programmes; Boys Quarters on Ray Power FM, Cool or Not Cool on Cool FM Kano, Morning Crossfire on Nigeria Info FM, Adult Conversations on WFM and The Radio Show on Cool FM Lagos to clinch the award.
The weekly show propagates various philanthropic endeavours, advocating for positive change and amplifying important social issues.
“(This) is a testament to the quality of the programmes aired on the station which has consistently been rated number one in the South South region of Nigeria for its seven years of existence by Media rating agencies, “a statement by Hit FM to CrossRiverWatch read.
The show has “become a household name, captivating audiences across the nation with its unique format, thought-provoking content and the warm and charismatic persona of its host, Quinesta Ekom. She has mastered the art of connecting with her listeners, making her show a must-listen experience,” the statement added. 
Furthermore, the Head of Programs, News and Production, Mr. Duke Emmanuel, says, “the station has proven repeatedly that radio can be a powerful tool for transformation and empowerment and this triumph reinforces the significance of radio as a medium that can shape public opinion and foster dialogue.”
