Info Radio Mourns Veteran Presenter Simon Bazaara, Aged 43

Info Radio is mourning the death of news presenter Simon Bazaara, whose commanding voice and work in local broadcasting made him a familiar presence across the region. He was 43.

Bazaara died on the evening of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after battling diabetes for several months. A widower, he leaves behind three children. His funeral and burial took place the following day in his hometown of Charia.

He joined Info Radio in August 2020, when the station began broadcasting, following earlier work with other media organisations in the region. At Info Radio, he became the presenter of "Tizine Yiri Yele", the station’s flagship News and Current Affairs programme, broadcast Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Co-Host of Info Radio popular Breakfast Show - Zienyaanye ( Day Break Upper West )

Info Radio manager Gabriel Mwini said the region and the station had “lost a valuable son and voice on radio,” describing Bazaara as a prolific presenter and a commanding voice in local news.

Listeners and fans have shared condolences following his death, remembering his contribution to broadcasting and the community.

Info Radio will hold a vigil in his honour at the station premises on Friday, 6 November, at 8 p.m. The gathering will remember Bazaara’s life and legacy and include the launch of an endowment fund to support his three children.

The station has invited media organisations and practitioners, its clients, Bazaara’s fans and members of the public to attend. Those joining the vigil are asked to bring a candle.

Info Radio extended its condolences to Bazaara’s family, colleagues, friends and everyone touched by his work.