Slogan "Powered by Music" | ||
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Broadcast area Nigeria Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters) Frequency various nationwide, 98.5 FM in Lagos First air date July 18, 2016 (2016-07-18) Format CHR (Contemporary hit radio) Owner Consolidated Media Associates | ||
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, Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience, using the payoff line Powered by Music.
Contents
- 985 Lagos Launch
- Programming
- Coverage areas and frequencies
- Broadcast languages
- Broadcast time
- References
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 of July 2016 with Shola Thompson, who doubles as program director and Flo hosting the 'What's Up Lagos' show from 6AM to 10AM (WAT). Other OAPs followed with four hour shifts each.
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.