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 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Webcast |
| 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). Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria,[1] Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience.
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[edit]
Test 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[edit]
Soundcity has transmitters serving these areas:
| Area | Frequency |
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| 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[edit]
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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.