Soundcity Radio Network

Soundcity Radio Network
Broadcast area Nigeria Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters)
Slogan "Powered by Music"
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
Webcast
Website www.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, 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 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).[1] Other OAPs followed with four hour shifts each.[2]

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.

Coverage areas and frequencies

Coverage Areas & Frequencies
Area Freq.
Lagos98.5 MHz
AbujaYet to Launch
Port HarcourtYet to Launch
KanoYet to Launch
EnuguYet to Launch
UyoYet to Launch

Broadcast languages

Broadcast time

Notable current presenters

  • Shola Thompson (What's Up Lagos)
  • Moet Abebe (The TakeOver)
  • Pearl Cardy (The Switch)
  • VJ Adams (Top 20 Nigeria, Saturday afternoons)
  • DJ Shabsy (Monday Night, Simulcast Party Mix)
  • DJ Kaywise (Thursday nights)

  • Moti Cakes (No Chill Zone)
  • DJ Consequence (Wednesday, Friday nights)
  • Flo (What's Up Lagos)
  • Ilo (The LasGidi Shuffle, Soundcity Campus Blast)
  • Awazi (Home Run)

References

  1. Dro Ameh (July 2016). "Soundcity 98.5 dial berths in Lagos". SoundcityTV.
  2. MediaGuideNG (18 July 2016). "Moet debuts as OAP". MediaGuideNG.

External links

Template:Consolidated Media Associates Template:Nigeria radio

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

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