Urban96 Radio Network

Last updated

Urban 96 Radio Network
Urbanlogo-main.png
Broadcast area Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Uyo
Frequency 96.5MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Format Urban contemporary
Ownership
OwnerAlphavision Multimedia
Soundcity Radio Network
History
First air date
1 April 2016 (2016-04-01)
Technical information
Transmitter coordinates
 6°25′48″N3°24′32″E / 6.42995°N 3.40893°E / 6.42995; 3.40893
Links
Website www.urban96.fm

Urban 96 Radio Network is an English speaking commercial radio station with headquarters in Lekki, Lagos. The station broadcasts an urban contemporary radio format, playing a variety of music genres including R&B, hip hop, pop with a blend of culture and style. The radio network first launched her Lagos dial on the 96.5 frequency with OAPs getting on-air on 1 April, It was a trending topic on Twitter on that day. [1] It is owned and operated by Alphavision Multimedia, subsidiary of CMA Group and It is one of the most popular private media group in Nigeria. [2]

Contents

The station served a record-breaking 400,000 listeners on the first month of test transmission and targets a core audience in the 14-34 age group.[2]

The Big Switch Party

Alphavision Multimedia threw her ‘Big Switch’ party that doubled as official launch of her 96.5 Lagos dial. The event took place on 8 July 2016 at Lekki Coliseum Rooftop in Lagos. DJ Neptune began his set at 7PM, with the OAPs taking turns to climb the stage, introduce themselves and shows they host on the 96.5 dial in an improvised radio studio accompanied by electrifying performances from Mayorkun, Reekado Banks, Skales, Solidstar, Saeon, Adekunle Gold, AjeButter22, Mr. 2kay, Viktoh, Endia, Yung L, Niniola and more. The event was streamed live to audience and users of the Urban96 android, iOS app and urban96.tv website with the official hashtag getting over 7,040,964 impressions on social media.

Programming and shows

From Akon's 'Stadium Live Show,' The Baka Boyz, Full Throttle Show to OAPs handling three hours shift during crucial times of the day with the weekly 'Urban World 40,' Top 40 countdown.

OAPs and team

Urban96 TV

In March 2016, Urban96FM launched a TV channel of the same name, Urban96TV. [4] The station launched as Africa's first and premium digital only 24/7 TV channel. The channels can also be watched via dedicated iOS and Android apps, as well as her website. [5] In May, Urban96 TV began syndicating TV content beginning with 'Urban96 Sing Along' show on ONTV Nigeria hosted by Fay Fay. The TV channel plays non-stop music videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and also feature some exclusive content. Urban96 TV is aimed at a younger target audience.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WKYS</span> Urban contemporary radio station in Washington, D.C.

WKYS is a commercial radio station licensed to Washington, D.C. The station is owned by Urban One through licensee Radio One Licenses, LLC, and broadcasts an urban contemporary radio format. It is co-owned with WMMJ, WOL, WPRS-FM, and WYCB, with studios and offices in Silver Spring, Maryland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Soundcity TV</span> TV channel in Nigeria

Soundcity TV is a 24-hour Nigerian lifestyle and music channel based in Lagos from Consolidated Media Associates Limited. Soundcity TV describes itself as a "pan-African urban music TV channel."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toke Makinwa</span> Nigerian media personality (born 1984)

Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, actress and author. Toke is known for hosting The Late Morning Show on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments. She released her book On Becoming in November 2016. She is one of the top five African female show hosts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Africa Magic</span> Collection of pay TV entertainment channels

Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. Africa Magic, which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and now comprises seven channels.

Shine Begho Usanga is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, producer, promoter, brand ambassador and a businesswoman.

Tobe Da Diva or Tobedadiva is a Nigerian radio personality, and television host. In 2013, ThisDay described her show as "the most listened-to show in all of Eastern Nigeria at mid-day In 2013, she had a short stint on TV, hosting Channel O's special edition program “Top Ten Most. The Music Commentators” and represented Nigeria in the second season of BET'S Top Actor Africa. She has also published a podcast series, MPW - offering support to new radio personalities. she is regarded as a witty, fun, and smart lady who loves travelling.

Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos is an English speaking commercial radio station located in Victoria Island, Lagos after it was moved from its base in Lekki, Lagos. The station broadcasts an urban contemporary radio format, playing a variety of music genres including R&B, hip hop, with a blend of culture and style. It is owned and operated by Silverbird Communications under the Silverbird Group and is one of the most popular private radio stations in Nigeria.

CMA Group is a Nigerian global mass media company with interests in broadcasting, print and events management. It is West Africa's largest broadcasting and cable company in terms of airtime sales/syndication and on-air brand management. Consolidated Media Associates has Alphavision Multimedia as subsidiary and a General Media Production and Television powerhouse with footprints in Satellite, Cable, Digital and Terrestrial Television. CMA Group is the parent company for TV channels Soundcity TV, Trybe TV, Televista TV, Spice TV, ONTV Nigeria, ONMAX, VillageSquare TV, Urban96 Radio Network, Access 24 and Televise TV and radio stations Soundcity Radio Network, Access 24 and Urban96 Radio Network. CMA's networks reach approximately 100 million viewers in 70 countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Soundcity Radio Network</span> Radio station

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, Soundcity Radio Network broadcasts nationally to a youth audience.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Do2tun</span> Nigerian on-air personality and hype-man

Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode is a Nigerian on-air personality, video jockey, actor and media entrepreneur, popularly known as Do2Tun. After pioneering a dance group called Xtreme dancers while in the university and featuring in music videos like D’banj's Why Me and Same Ni by Dj Zeez, Dotun came to wider prominence as a TV and radio personality, hosting shows and concerts.

Maria Okanrende is a Nigerian television and radio personality.

The Soundcity MVP Awards Festival is an event presented by Soundcity TV which awards plaques to musicians and performers across Africa. Since 2007, the winners are chosen by the viewers and fans by visiting #TheMVPs' website and a select committee of the industry stakeholder. The first MVPs ceremony was held in December 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tosyn Bucknor</span> Nigerian media personality (1981–2018)

Oluwatosin "Tosyn" Bucknor was a Nigerian writer, singer-songwriter, radio and television host, social media content creator and a Vlogger who died of sickle cell anaemia. Until her death, she worked with Inspiration FM as a journalist and also ran ‘These Genes Project’ to help people with sickle cell anaemia.

Family Broadcasting Corporation, formerly known as LeSEA Broadcasting, is an American Christian television network. Founded by Lester Sumrall in 1972, Family Broadcasting Corporation is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, and broadcasts Christian and family programming. Peter Sumrall, son of Lester Sumrall, served as its president and chief executive officer from 2002 to 2015. His son, Drew Sumrall, now serves in the same position.

Victor Akolade Olowu is a Nigerian on-air personality and media entrepreneur, popularly known as Kolade, Mr. Dominate, or Kolade Dominate.

Lagos Traffic Radio is a radio station broadcasting on 96.1 FM in Lagos, Nigeria. The station broadcasts traffic information for the Lagos metropolitan area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Desmond Majekodunmi</span> Nigerian climate activist

Desmond Olumuyiwa Majekodunmi is a Nigerian environmentalist. He is the chairman of the Lekki State Urban Forest and Animal Shelter Initiative (LUFASI), and a radio show host of the Green Hour on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM. Majekodunmi is also an author, a singer and script-writer. In addition to this, he works as a farmer, multi-media engineer/producer, film maker and musician.

Tajuddeen Adepetu is a Nigerian media mogul, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of media conglomerate - Group8 consisting several free to air and direct to home television channels and radio stations including Africa’s popular music channels Urban TV and radio, SoundCity TV and radio, Televista, OnMax, Spice TV, OnTV, Correct TV and radio. Adepetu is also a TV producer and the executive producer of SoundCity MVP Awards, an annual award that recognizes musicians and performers across Africa. He has mentored a number of on air personalities such as Moet Abebe and Denrele Edun through his media platforms

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Osikhena Dirisu</span> Nigerian OAP and TV presenter

Osikhena Dirisu popularly known as ‘Osi Suave’ is a Nigerian radio presenter, author and media personality. He is known for hosting The Morning Rush and TheSauce with Osi. He is an On-Air Personality at The Beat 99.9 FM and the author of The Confessions of A Lagos Bachelor.

References

  1. ↑ Dro Ameh (5 April 2016). "Urban 96.5 FM launches to Fan Fare". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Isiguzo Destiny (18 February 2015). "In my family, we watch TV a lot – Tajudeen Adepetu". National Mirror Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. 1 2 "Lagos OAPs and DJs". Urban96 FM. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  4. ↑ Dro Ameh (14 March 2016). "Urban96 launch Digital, Mobile-only TV". Urban96.
  5. ↑ "Watch Urban96TV".[ permanent dead link ]
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.