André's biggest dream to one day own his own station was realized on 6 December 1975 when Radio ABC went on air.

Since its foundation in 1975, the station has enjoyed popularity within the radio spectrum of Suriname, delivering news, talk radio, comedy, sport and a lot of music, a combination which made ABC one of the most popular stations in the country.

A newspaper publication's office and a union building were also destroyed on the night of the abductions.

Following the same ABC ideology, a group of program directors, television producers and hosts found a new home at the station.

[4] On 1 November 2003 the longtime host and taste maker at ABC Radio, Johnny Kamperveen died at the age of 57 due to a bacterial infection.