Wazobia 95.1 FM Lagos is a Nigerian Pidgin English radio station in

Lagos state Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Ben ...

. It was founded in 2007 and belongs to Globe Communications Limited. Wazobia Fm

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is known for its humorous approach to broadcasting. The radio station airs a mixture of news, features, sport, music (from popular Nigerian music, hip hop,

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to world music and

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), talk shows, topical issues and interviews.

Reviews

"Owogram.com" listed Wazobia Fm

as number one out of 10 best radio stations in

Lagos State Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Ben ...

, adding that "It is the most favorite radio station visited by most

Nigerians Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...

, especially in

. It is the first pidgin radio station in

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and produces programs in Pidgin English, thereby enjoyed by all categories of people; it is a comfortable station for all." "Alternative Adverts" listed the radio station as number one in their top 10 list of most visited radio stations in

, 2019. They also added that "Wazobia FM is both listened and enjoyed by all categories of people; bus drivers, workers, students, market women, etc. It is a comfortable station for all."

Shows

* Una wake up show * Our Backyard * You and Yaw * Market Runz * Oga Madam * Kulele Zone * Evening Oyoyo * Night Joli

Presenters

* Tuale

References

External links

* {{Lagos Radio Radio stations in Nigeria Radio stations in Lagos 2007 establishments in Nigeria Radio stations established in 2007 Privately held companies of Nigeria World music radio stations Wazobia FM

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