Soundcity Radio Network

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Soundcity Radio Network
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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 (2016-07-18)
Links
Webcast 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). Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, [1] Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience.

Contents

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

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

Soundcity has transmitters serving these areas:

AreaFrequency
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

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