The Beat 99.9 FM
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| Broadcast area | Lagos State |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.9 MHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Megalectrics Ltd |
| Lagos Talks | |
| History | |
First air date | 2003 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | thebeat99.com |
The Beat 99.9 FM is a Lagos based English-language radio station centered on music, information and the Nigerian entertainment industry.
History
The station started broadcasting on July 1, 2003.[1] It also produces Beat TV, a YouTube channel.[2][3] It was the first African radio station to get verified on Twitter.[4][5]
Olisa Adibua was the director of programs until 2019. In 2020 Tolu Oniru- Demuren became the acting Program Director.[6]
A similar station, The Beat 97.9 FM, operates in Abuja.[citation needed]
Presenters
Current
Former
References
- ^ Daniel O./Jiggaz (3 February 2014). "An Open Letter To The Beat 99.9FM". yabaleftonline.com. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "About Us | The Beat 99.9 FM". Thebeat99.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "The Beat FM". Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ^ "The Beat FM gets verified on Twitter". thenet.ng. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ^ "The Heartbeat of Lagos | The Beat 99.9 FM". Thebeat99.com. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Toolz Oniru becomes programme director Beat F.M - P.M. News". Retrieved 1 July 2023.
External links