Brila FM

Brila FM
Slogan home of the fans
Frequency 88.9 MHz
First air date October 1, 2002 (2002-10-01)
Format Urban contemporary
Language(s) English, Nigerian Pidgin
Owner Larry Izamoje
(Nigerian Broadcasting Commission)
Sister stations
  • Brila FM Abuja
  • Brila FM Kaduna
  • Brila FM Onitsha
Website brila.net

Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM also known as Brila FM is a sports radio station founded on October 1, 2002 by Larry Izamoje as Nigeria's first and only sports radio station.[1] Licensed by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, Brila FM has three sister stations located in Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha.[2] During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the station was appointed as one of the three lead broadcast partners by Optima Sports Management International (OSMI).[3]

Programming

Brila FM focuses primarily on sports updates and analysis. In 2012, they signed a broadcasting partnership with talkSPORT to broadcast live Premier League match commentary until 2014.[4]

Presenters

  • Abdul-Hakeem Adesola Kelani
  • Anthony Bekeredemo
  • Babafemi Raji
  • Chidozie Okoroji
  • Jovita Eke
  • Ogechukwukanma Ogwo
  • Oyedele Olayinka

References

  1. ↑ "Eagles must show 100% commitment — Izamoje". Vanguard Newspaper. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Brila FM commences operations in Kaduna". Vanguard Newspaper. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "NTA, STV, Brila FM, Lead Partners for W' Cup Broadcast". THISDAY Newspaper. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Brila FM ends deal with Talksport". Football Live. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.


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