Sheger FM app review: listen to your favorite live radio station from Ethiopia

Introduction

No matter where you are in the world, now you can listen to your favorite Ethiopian radio station, Sheger FM 102.1, from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad.

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The Sheger FM app features much sought-after live shows including the Ethiopia versus Nigeria World Cup Qualifier match from Addis and the famous program called Africanoch.

 

Available for $1.99 on the App Store, this app comes with plenty of features; far more than what I expected from a simple radio station app. Let's take a close look at what these features are.

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The user interface for Sheger FM is fairly straightforward, as it employs the classic template featuring the five-icon menu bar at the bottom. These five icons are Sheger FM, Facebook, Twitter, Photos, and Contact Us.

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The Sheger FM is the default section that shows up upon launching this app. Here you can listen to any of the programs on the station as and when they are live, including the famous Africanoch as well as live football in both English and Amharic. The sound quality of the radio is crystal clear, thanks to their enhanced server which streams high-quality audio straight to your iOS device.

 

The Facebook and Twitter sections constitute this radio station's Facebook and Twitter feeds so you can stay up-to-date on their latest social media posts alerting you about any upcoming events or guests. Furthermore, these social media streams will also prompt you of the latest music releases so you can enjoy your favorite Ethiopian artists no matter where you are in the world.

 

Limitations

What I would have liked to see is a little section detailing broadcasts for that week or day, so that listeners can have a look at what's lined up on Sheger FM, ensuring that they tune in as and when their favorite show airs. There is a schedule on their website, however, so those who are very keen on finding out their show times can go out of their way and find out. The convenience of having it on this app might make for more users though.

 

This app works with all iOS devices so whether you have an iPhone 4S, or an iPad mini, you can listen to your favorite radio channel with ease.

 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Connect to the popular Ethiopian radio Sheger FM 102.1
• Follow the Facebook and Twitter feeds to stay up to date on the latest news
• Listen to the Ethiopia VS Nigeria World Cup Qualifier match in Amharic
• Works on all iOS devices

 

Cons

• Does not include a broadcast schedule

 

Final Words

If you live, have lived, or would like to live in Ethiopia, Sheger FM is a fantastic app that you must download on your iPhone or iPad immediately, as it will help connect you to all things Ethiopian. As a globetrotter, I can relate to the feeling of listening to the live radio in your native language and feeling connected to your home country even when you are thousands of miles away.