Soundcity Radio Network
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Broadcast area | Nigeria Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters) |
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Frequency | various nationwide, 98.5 FM in Lagos |
Programming | |
Format | CHR (Contemporary hit radio) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Consolidated Media Associates |
History | |
First air date | July 18, 2016 |
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Webcast | [1] |
Website | www |
Soundcity Radio Network is a Nigerian FM radio and nationwide digital radio station that follows a Top 40 music format and is owned by Alphavision Multimedia, a subsidiary of the Consolidated Media Associates (CMA), Nigeria's media powerhouse. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, [1]Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience, using the payoff line Powered by Music.
Soundcity Radio Network music quota leans more to Nigerian music with over 70% of music played from local artistes and 30% split between other African and Foreign music.
98.5 Lagos Launch[]
Test transmission for the first and Lagos out station for the Soundcity Radio Network began in the first quarter of 2016 but programming and OAPs went on-air on the 18th July, 2016 with Shola Thompson, who doubles as program director and Flo hosting the 'What's Up Lagos' show from 6AM to 10AM (WAT).[2] Other OAPs followed with four hour shifts each.[3]
Programming[]
Music is the heart of Soundcity Radio's format, supported by news, sports and traffic catering to a wide range of tastes for a youthful market with every OAP hosting a four-hour shift.[4]
Coverage areas and frequencies[]
- National(the table below shows a few of the areas and frequencies)
Area | Freq. |
Lagos | 98.5 MHz |
Abuja | 96.3 MHz |
Port Harcourt | 96.5 MHz |
Kano | 91.3 MHz |
Enugu | 91.1 MHz |
Uyo | Yet to Launch |
Broadcast languages[]
- English
Broadcast time[]
- 24/7 on FM and streaming
Notable current presenters[]
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References[]
- ^ "Inside Group 8, Adepetu's media expansion across Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ Dro Ameh (July 2016). "Soundcity 98.5 dial berths in Lagos". SoundcityTV.
- ^ MediaGuideNG (18 July 2016). "Moet debuts as OAP". MediaGuideNG.
- ^ "Soundcity Radio 98.5 radio stream live and for free". radio.net. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
External links[]
- Radio stations in Nigeria
- Radio stations in Lagos
- Radio stations established in 2016