Soundcity Radio Network

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Soundcity Radio Network
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Broadcast areaNigeria Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters)
Frequencyvarious nationwide, 98.5 FM in Lagos
Programming
FormatCHR (Contemporary hit radio)
Ownership
OwnerConsolidated Media Associates
History
First air date
July 18, 2016 (2016-07-18)
Links
Webcast[1]
Websitewww.soundcity.tv

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)
Coverage Areas & 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[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Inside Group 8, Adepetu's media expansion across Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. ^ Dro Ameh (July 2016). "Soundcity 98.5 dial berths in Lagos". SoundcityTV.
  3. ^ MediaGuideNG (18 July 2016). "Moet debuts as OAP". MediaGuideNG.
  4. ^ "Soundcity Radio 98.5 radio stream live and for free". radio.net. Retrieved 2021-12-08.

External links[]

Coordinates: 26°11′09″S 28°00′34″E / 26.1859°S 28.0094°E / -26.1859; 28.0094

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