Zaza TV

Zaza TV is a Turkish television channel dedicated to Zazaki-language broadcasting. It is owned by Murat Bukan and is headquartered in Çolig (Bingöl), a city in eastern Turkey with a significant Zaza population. The channel began test broadcasts in 2021 and commenced regular satellite transmission on 15 January 2022 via Türksat 4A at frequency 12034 V 27500 5/6 (SD). The idea for a Zazaki-language television channel originated with Haydar Şahini (Cansa), who wanted to establish a channel together with several of his colleagues. The project was named Zaza TV, but it stalled and was frozen around 2013–2014. It was later revived, leading to the test broadcasts in 2021 and the full launch in 2022. Zaza TV's programming includes cultural, educational, and entertainment shows such as "Dewê Ma" (Our Village), "Ma Hê Yeni Show," "Dem Qelem," "Dersê ma Zazaki" (Our Zazaki Lessons), "Vengê Dersim" (Voice of Dersim), "Yo Meyman Yo Vatı," and "İş Dünyası" (Business World). The channel maintains an online presence through its website, YouTube channel, and Twitter account. As a niche broadcaster, Zaza TV serves the Zaza diaspora and Zazaki speakers in Turkey and abroad, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Zazaki language and culture. It operates as a private, independent channel.

The concept of a Zazaki-language television channel was first proposed by Haydar Şahini (Cansa), who wanted to establish a channel together with several of his colleagues. The project was named Zaza TV, but it was frozen around 2013–2014. The idea was later revived by Murat Bukan, who became the owner. In 2021, Zaza TV began test broadcasts. On 15 January 2022, the channel started regular satellite transmission on Türksat 4A at frequency 12034 V 27500 5/6 (SD). The channel is headquartered in Çolig (Bingöl), Turkey. It produces a range of programs in Zazaki, including cultural, educational, and entertainment shows, and maintains an online presence via its website, YouTube, and Twitter.

• 2022

  On 15 January, Zaza TV starts satellite broadcasting on Türksat 4A.

• 2021

  Zaza TV begins test broadcasts.

• 2013

  Project for a Zazaki-language channel proposed by Haydar Şahini (Cansa); later frozen.

A niche television channel dedicated to Zazaki language and culture, serving Zaza communities in Turkey and the diaspora.

• Dewê Ma

  A program on Zaza TV.

• Ma Hê Yeni Show

  A program on Zaza TV.

• Dem Qelem

  A program on Zaza TV.

• Dersê ma Zazaki

  Zazaki language lessons program.

• Vengê Dersim

  A program on Zaza TV.

• Yo Meyman Yo Vatı

  A program on Zaza TV.

• İş Dünyası

  Business World program.

1. 1Zaza TV - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Zaza TV - Wikipedia (Zazaki)diq.wikipedia.org