The initiative was first conceived in November 2020 when veteran broadcaster and media consultant, Ahmed Abdulkadir, created a WhatsApp community named “Past KTRTV Staff”. The forum brought together more than seventy former professionals who once powered government-owned media in Katsina State.
As conversations deepened around the need for a fresh, independent voice in the media space, Abdulkadir floated a second WhatsApp group in March 2025, tagged “New Online Medium”, specifically to explore the possibility of creating a modern media outfit run by industry-trained hands.
The idea gained immediate traction. Ten members, including broadcasters, journalists, producers and visual artists, converged to develop the concept. In their virtual meetings—later migrated to Zoom—they agreed to start with an online newspaper, expand into YouTube streaming and subsequently introduce podcasting.
The platform was christened Fasaha Stream, reflecting the team’s commitment to quality journalism, media innovation and digital engagement. Leadership roles were also assigned, with Lawal Ahmed appointed to chair the meetings and Hassan Muhammad Tukur as Secretary.
However, by June 2025, the project temporarily lost momentum—until early October when Abdulkadir reignited the conversation by sharing the story of former Voice of America (VOA) staff who successfully launched a radio station in the US. The spark produced an immediate revival of interest and fresh commitments.
Following new deliberations, seven stakeholders stepped forward to invest financially in the venture:
1. Ahmed Abdulkadir
2. Lawal Ahmed
3. Sada Salisu Rumah
4. Abba Yusuf Muhammad
5. Muhammad Abubakar
6. Sadisu Bara’u Imam
7. Halima Abbas
The investors’ group was formally constituted on 16 October 2025 under the name “Fasaha Stream Investors”. A new WhatsApp group was created to fast-track decision-making and set up operational structures.
The partners have since adopted an equitable shareholding structure, allowing each investor a defined stake and responsibility in the emerging media organisation.
Work on the platform advanced quickly. A website developer was engaged to build and host the online newspaper—under Abdulkadir’s supervision—and the site is already live in test mode, undergoing final adjustments before the official launch.
According to the promoters, Fasaha Stream aspires to provide fresh perspectives, balanced reporting, and professional storytelling rooted in deep experience but driven by the dynamism of digital technology.
“We are determined to build a credible medium for audiences in Katsina, Nigeria, and beyond—one that thrives on professionalism, transparency and innovation,” Abdulkadir said while commenting on the progress so far.
The group plans to announce a public unveiling and operational rollout once branding elements and editorial structures are finalized.
As legacy broadcasters transforming into digital pioneers, the Fasaha Stream team says this venture marks the beginning of a new chapter not only for themselves but for media audiences hungry for authenticity in an era of misinformation.