Popular Radio stations in Lagos

Ben Bruce

Larry Izamoje

It is indisputable that Lagos state is the nerve centre of entertainment and heart of Nigeria's economy. Moreover, it is not farfetched why Lagos state has more TV and Radio stations than any other state.

 Although, signals of some of these Lagos based FM radio stations cannot go beyond the state and it's environ, the likes of Rhythm FM, Cool FM,  Raypower FM, Wazobia FM and Brilla FM are live in some states apart from Lagos.

More than 22 FM radio stations are currently battling for supremacy on the airwaves. Here are the names and frequencies of Lagos's hottest FM radio stations.

Brilla 88.9 FM: This is the Nigeria's first private sport radio. It is owned by the great sport analyst, Larry Izamoje and it is first on your dial.

EKO 89.75 FM: Apart from having a wider coverage than any other private radio stations, the Lagos state owned FM radio station transmission is also on the internet.

GATEWAY 90.5 FM: This is another state owned FM radio station with wider coverage. The Ogun state own FM station was formerly known as OGBC 11 FM before it was re-christened a couple of years ago.

TOP 90.9 FM: This is one of the newest FM radio station in Lagos. Top radio, whichis running to its third year on the airwaves and still quite hot at the moment, is owned by the famous moviemaker, Amaka Igwe.

INSPIRATION 92.3 FM: Apart from making statement in the banking industry, Erastus Akingbola took another big step in the broadcasting world when he floated Inspiration FM two years ago. At the moment, Inspiration FM has  gotten many people hooked to its 92.3 frequency. All thanks to Dan Foster and other great voices that cross carpeted from other radion stations to give the station the needed inspiration.  

BOND 92.9 FM: This is Federal government owned FM station. Bond, which is one of the sister stations of Radio Nigeria is known for the combination of vernacular and English language in its broadcasting style. Koko inu iwe Iroyin, the early money newspapers review in Yoruba language, is one of the reasons it was loved by the grassroots people.

RHYTHM 93.7FM: Talk about the private FM radio stations with rhythm and style, Ben Bruce's Rhythm FM, leads while other follows. Although, most proudly Nigerians are having problem with the seaside radio station foreign sort of broadcasting style, Rhythm is obviously among the most listened to FM radio station in Lagos.

Rainbow 94.1 FM: This is the latest among all the new radio stations that hit the airwaves early last year. The Lagos/Ibadan expressway based FM station is been run by acclaimed would famous, Keke Ogungbe.

Wazobia 95.1 FM: Talking about the hottest radio stations at the moment, Wazobia FM will conveniently take number one position. The growing popularity of the indigenous radio station is not unconnected to strictly Pidgin English broadcasting style and crop of hilarious presenters, who have been dazzling the listeners with their yarns.

Cool 96.9 FM:  Victoria Island in Lagos based FM station, is one of the first set of private FM stations in Lagos. And ever since cool FM berthed on airwaves few years ago, it has never derail from the style which it is known for and the reason why Cool FM is still maintaining the set pace among it competitors. 

…To be continued next week