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). Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria,[1] Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience.
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| Broadcast area | Nigeria Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Webcast |
| Website | www |
Soundcity Radio Network music quota leans more to Nigerian music with over 70% of music played from local artists and 30% split between other African and Foreign music.
98.5 Lagos Launch
editTest transmissions for the first station for the Soundcity Radio Network, in Lagos, began in the first quarter of 2016, but programming and OAPs went on-air on 18 July.[2] Other OAPs followed with four hour shifts each.[3]
Coverage areas and frequencies
editSoundcity has transmitters serving these areas:
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Notable current presenters
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References
edit- ^ "Inside Group 8, Adepetu's media expansion across Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ Dro Ameh (July 2016). "Soundcity 98.5 dial berths in Lagos". SoundcityTV. Archived from the original on 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ MediaGuideNG (18 July 2016). "Moet debuts as OAP". MediaGuideNG. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.