The Beat 99.9 FM

The Beat 99.9 FM is a Lagos based English-language radio station centered on music, information and the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The Beat 99.9 FM
Beat fm
Broadcast areaLagos State
Frequency99.9 MHz
Ownership
OwnerMegalectrics Ltd
Lagos Talks
History
First air date
2003
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitethebeat99.com

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.

Presenters

Current

Former

References

  1. Daniel O./Jiggaz (3 February 2014). "An Open Letter To The Beat 99.9FM". yabaleftonline.com. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. "About Us | The Beat 99.9 FM". Thebeat99.com. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. "The Beat FM". Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  4. "The Beat FM gets verified on Twitter". thenet.ng. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  5. "The Heartbeat of Lagos | The Beat 99.9 FM". Thebeat99.com. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  6. "Toolz Oniru becomes programme director Beat F.M - P.M. News". Retrieved 1 July 2023.

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