Brila FM

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Brila FM
Frequency88.9 MHz (Lagos, Abuja, Onitsha)
101.1 MHz (Port Harcourt)
Programming
Language(s)English, Nigerian Pidgin
FormatUrban contemporary
Ownership
OwnerLarry Izamoje
History
First air date
October 1, 2002; 21 years ago (2002-10-01)
Technical information
Licensing authority
NBC
Links
Websitebrila.net

Brila FM is a sports radio station founded on October 1, 2002, by Larry Izamoje as Nigeria's first and only sports radio station.[1] Brila FM has four stations, in Lagos, Abuja, Onitsha, and Port Harcourt; it previously also broadcast in Kaduna.[2] During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the station was appointed as one of the three lead broadcast partners by Optima Sports Management International.[3]

Programming[edit]

Brila FM focuses primarily on sports updates and analysis. In 2012, they signed a broadcasting partnership with talkSPORT to broadcast live Premier League match commentary until 2014.[4]

Notable presenters[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Eagles must show 100% commitment — Izamoje". Vanguard Newspaper. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Brila FM commences operations in Kaduna". Vanguard Newspaper. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ^ "NTA, STV, Brila FM, Lead Partners for W' Cup Broadcast". THISDAY Newspaper. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Brila FM ends deal with Talksport". Football Live. 19 May 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.