Top Media Outlets and Bloggers for Music Promotion Across 10 Countries
- orpmarketing
- May 21
- 8 min read
Getting your song or music video in front of the right audience is a game-changer for any artist. Whether you’re breaking into the vibrant Afrobeats scene in Nigeria or chasing airplay in the UK’s eclectic radio market, knowing which radio stations, TV channels, and bloggers to target is key. Below, I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 radio stations, TV stations, and bloggers in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, the UK, the Netherlands, France, and the USA. These are the go-to platforms for promoting your music, with contact details where available. (Note: Always check official websites or social media for the latest submission guidelines, as contact info can change faster than a trending TikTok sound!)
Ghana
Top 5 Radio Stations
Adom FM – A leading station with a massive following for music and entertainment.
Contact: info@adom1063fm.com | Website: adom1063fm.net
Peace FM – Known for its high listener share and focus on Ghanaian music.
Contact: info@peacefmonline.com | Website: peacefmonline.com
Kessben FM – Popular for its regional reach and music programming.
Contact: +233 3220 61461 | Website: kessbenfm.com
Joy FM – A go-to for urban audiences and contemporary hits.
Contact: news@myjoyonline.com | Website: myjoyonline.com
Citi FM – Loved for its music and talk shows, great for urban artists.
Contact: info@citifmonline.com | Website: citifmonline.com
Top 5 TV Stations
GHOne TV – A trendsetter for music videos and youth-focused content.
Contact: info@ghonetv.com | Website: ghonetv.com
UTV Ghana – Massive reach for entertainment and music programming.
Contact: utv@utvghana.com | Website: utvghana.com
Adom TV – Pairs well with Adom FM for cross-promotion.
Contact: info@adom1063fm.com | Website: adom1063fm.net
TV3 Ghana – A staple for music and lifestyle shows.
Contact: info@tv3.com.gh | Website: 3news.com
Metro TV – Great for reaching diverse audiences with music content.
Contact: metrotvgh@gmail.com | Website: metrotvgh.com
Top 5 Bloggers
Ameyaw Debrah – A top entertainment blogger with a huge following.
Contact: info@ameyawdebrah.com | Website: ameyawdebrah.com
Nkonkonsa – Known for breaking music and celebrity news.
Contact: nkonkonsa@yahoo.com | Website: nkonkonsa.com
ZionFelix – A go-to for music and entertainment updates.
Contact: zionfelixdotcom@gmail.com | Website: zionfelix.net
GhanaWeb – A major platform for music and culture news.
Contact: info@ghanaweb.com | Website: ghanaweb.com
Beenie Words – Focused on Ghanaian music and artist promotion.
Contact: beeniewords@gmail.com | Website: beeniewords.com
Nigeria
Top 5 Radio Stations
Wazobia FM – A pidgin English station with massive youth appeal.
Contact: info@wazobiafm.com | Website: wazobiafm.com
Beat FM – A youth-focused station verified on Twitter, a first in Africa.
Contact: info@thebeat99.com | Website: thebeat99.com
Nigeria Info FM – Known for engaging music and talk shows.
Contact: info@nigeriainfo.fm | Website: nigeriainfo.fm
Raypower FM – A pioneer independent station with wide reach.
Contact: info@raypower.fm | Website: raypower.fm
Cool FM – Popular for contemporary music and entertainment.
Contact: info@coolfm.ng | Website: coolfm.ng
Top 5 TV Stations
Soundcity TV – A leading music video channel across Africa.
Contact: info@soundcity.tv | Website: soundcity.tv
MTV Base Africa – Perfect for urban and global music videos.
Contact: info@mtvbase.com | Website: mtvbase.com
Hip TV – Focused on music and pop culture.
Contact: info@hiptv.tv | Website: hiptv.tv
Trace Naija – A go-to for Afrobeats and music videos.
Contact: info@trace.tv | Website: trace.tv
Nigezie – Great for promoting Nigerian music videos.
Contact: info@nigezie.tv | Website: nigezie.tv
Top 5 Bloggers
BellaNaija – A top lifestyle and entertainment blog.
Contact: info@bellanaija.com | Website: bellanaija.com
Linda Ikeji – Nigeria’s most famous blogger, covering music and celebs.
Contact: lindaikeji@gmail.com | Website: lindaikejisblog.com
NotJustOk – A leading music and entertainment platform.
Contact: info@notjustok.com | Website: notjustok.com
TooXclusive – Focused on music reviews and promotions.
Contact: info@tooxclusive.com | Website: tooxclusive.com
Pulse Nigeria – A major platform for music and pop culture.
Contact: info@pulse.ng | Website: pulse.ng
Cameroon
Top 5 Radio Stations
CRTV Radio – The state broadcaster with wide reach.
Contact: info@crtv.cm | Website: crtv.cm
Radio Balafon – Popular for music and entertainment in Douala.
Contact: +237 677 50 50 50 | Website: balafonradio.com
Radio Siantou – A key player in urban music promotion.
Contact: +237 222 21 44 44 | Website: radiosiantou.com
Sweet FM – Known for contemporary music and youth appeal.
Contact: +237 679 99 99 99 | Website: sweetfm.cm
Equinoxe Radio – Great for reaching urban audiences.
Contact: +237 677 77 77 77 | Website: equinoxe.cm
Top 5 TV Stations
CRTV – The national broadcaster with music programming.
Contact: info@crtv.cm | Website: crtv.cm
Canal 2 International – Popular for music and entertainment shows.
Contact: info@canal2international.com | Website: canal2international.com
Equinoxe TV – Known for urban music and lifestyle content.
Contact: +237 677 77 77 77 | Website: equinoxe.cm
Vision 4 – A growing platform for music videos.
Contact: +237 222 31 31 31 | Website: vision4.tv
STV – Focused on entertainment and music programming.
Contact: +237 679 00 00 00 | Website: stv.cm
Top 5 Bloggers
237online – A top platform for Cameroonian music and news.
Contact: info@237online.com | Website: 237online.com
CamerounWeb – Covers music and entertainment widely.
Contact: info@camerounweb.com | Website: camerounweb.com
KamerVibes – Focused on promoting Cameroonian artists.
Contact: kamervibes@gmail.com | Website: kamervibes.com
Afrobeat Cameroon – A music-focused blog with regional reach.
Contact: afrobeatcameroon@gmail.com | Website: afrobeatcameroon.com
Culturebene – Popular for music and pop culture updates.
Contact: info@culturebene.com | Website: culturebene.com
Kenya
Top 5 Radio Stations
Citizen Radio – A leading Swahili station with high ratings.
Contact: info@royalmedia.co.ke | Website: citizen.digital
Radio Jambo – Popular for music and youth-focused content.
Contact: info@radiojambo.co.ke | Website: radiojambo.co.ke
Kiss 100 – A top choice for urban and contemporary music.
Contact: info@kiss100.co.ke | Website: kiss100.co.ke
Classic 105 – Known for classic hits and entertainment.
Contact: info@classic105.co.ke | Website: classic105.co.ke
Homeboyz Radio – Great for hip-hop and urban music.
Contact: info@homeboyzradio.co.ke | Website: homeboyzradio.co.ke
Top 5 TV Stations
Citizen TV – Kenya’s top channel for music and entertainment.
Contact: info@royalmedia.co.ke | Website: citizen.digital
KTN Home – Popular for music and lifestyle shows.
Contact: info@ktn.co.ke | Website: ktn.co.ke
NTV Kenya – A major platform for music videos.
Contact: info@ntv.co.ke | Website: ntv.co.ke
K24 TV – Known for entertainment and music content.
Contact: info@k24tv.co.ke | Website: k24tv.co.ke
Switch TV – A youth-focused channel for music videos.
Contact: info@switchtv.co.ke | Website: switchtv.co.ke
Top 5 Bloggers
Ghafla! Kenya – A leading entertainment and music blog.
Contact: info@ghafla.com | Website: ghafla.com
Mpasho – Popular for music and celebrity news.
Contact: info@mpasho.co.ke | Website: mpasho.co.ke
Nairobi Wire – Covers music and pop culture extensively.
Contact: info@nairobiwire.com | Website: nairobiwire.com
Tuko – A major news and entertainment platform.
Contact: info@tuko.co.ke | Website: tuko.co.ke
Kahawa Tungu – Known for music and lifestyle content.
Contact: info@kahawatungu.com | Website: kahawatungu.com
South Africa
Top 5 Radio Stations
Ukhozi FM – The biggest station with 7.5 million listeners.
Contact: info@sabc.co.za | Website: ukhozifm.co.za
Umhlobo Wenene FM – Popular for IsiXhosa music and culture.
Contact: info@sabc.co.za | Website: umhlobowenenefm.co.za
Metro FM – A leading urban music station.
Contact: info@metrofm.co.za | Website: metrofm.co.za
Kiss FM – Known for its wide reach and contemporary hits.
Contact: info@kissfm.co.za | Website: kissfm.co.za
YFM – A youth-focused station for hip-hop and urban music.
Contact: info@yfm.co.za | Website: yfm.co.za
Top 5 TV Stations
SABC 1 – A top channel for music and youth content.
Contact: info@sabc.co.za | Website: sabc1.co.za
SABC 2 – Known for diverse entertainment programming.
Contact: info@sabc.co.za | Website: sabc2.co.za
eTV – Popular for music and lifestyle shows.
Contact: info@etv.co.za | Website: etv.co.za
Mzansi Magic – A go-to for South African music videos.
Contact: info@mzansimagic.tv | Website: mzansimagic.tv
Trace Urban – Focused on urban music and videos.
Contact: info@trace.tv | Website: trace.tv
Top 5 Bloggers
JustNje – A top platform for music and entertainment news.
Contact: info@justnje.com | Website: justnje.com
SA Music News – Focused on South African music promotion.
Contact: info@samusicnews.co.za | Website: samusicnews.co.za
Hype Magazine – A leading music and pop culture blog.
Contact: info@hypemagazine.co.za | Website: hypemagazine.co.za
OkayAfrica – Covers African music with a global reach.
Contact: info@okayafrica.com | Website: okayafrica.com
Zalebs – Popular for music and celebrity updates.
Contact: info@zalebs.com | Website: zalebs.com
Tanzania
Top 5 Radio Stations
Clouds FM – A dominant station with over 25% market share.
Contact: info@cloudsfm.co.tz | Website: cloudsfm.co.tz
TBC Taifa – A leading Swahili station with wide reach.
Contact: info@tbc.go.tz | Website: tbc.go.tz
Radio Free Africa – Popular for music and entertainment.
Contact: +255 22 212 4242 | Website: radiofreeafrica.co.tz
TBC FM – Known for contemporary music programming.
Contact: info@tbc.go.tz | Website: tbc.go.tz
Radio One – A staple for urban music and talk shows.
Contact: +255 22 212 4242 | Website: radioone.co.tz
Top 5 TV Stations
TBC1 – The national broadcaster with music programming.
Contact: info@tbc.go.tz | Website: tbc.go.tz
ITV Tanzania – Popular for entertainment and music videos.
Contact: info@itv.co.tz | Website: itv.co.tz
Clouds TV – A top choice for music and youth content.
Contact: info@cloudstv.co.tz | Website: cloudstv.co.tz
Star TV – Known for music and lifestyle shows.
Contact: +255 22 286 0999 | Website: startv.co.tz
Channel Ten – Great for urban music videos.
Contact: +255 22 212 4242 | Website: channelten.co.tz
Top 5 Bloggers
Bongo5 – A leading platform for Tanzanian music and news.
Contact: info@bongo5.com | Website: bongo5.com
Millard Ayo – Popular for music and entertainment updates.
Contact: info@millardayo.com | Website: millardayo.com
Wasafi Media – A major music and pop culture blog.
Contact: info@wasafimedia.com | Website: wasafimedia.com
Dizzim Online – Focused on Tanzanian music promotion.
Contact: info@dizzimonline.com | Website: dizzimonline.com
Global Publishers – Covers music and lifestyle content.
Contact: info@globalpublishers.co.tz | Website: globalpublishers.co.tz
United Kingdom
Top 5 Radio Stations
BBC Radio 1 – A global leader for new music and pop.
Contact: Submit via BBC Music Introducing | Website: bbc.co.uk/radio1
Capital FM – Perfect for Top 40 and urban music.
Contact: info@capitalfm.com | Website: capitalfm.com
BBC Radio 6 Music – Known for alternative and indie music.
Contact: Submit via BBC Music Introducing | Website: bbc.co.uk/radio6music
Kiss FM UK – A go-to for dance and urban music.
Contact: info@kissfmuk.com | Website: kissfmuk.com
Heart FM – Popular for mainstream pop and hits.
Contact: info@heart.co.uk | Website: heart.co.uk
Top 5 TV Stations
MTV UK – A top platform for music videos and pop culture.
Contact: info@mtv.co.uk | Website: mtv.co.uk
BBC One – Features music content and live performances.
Contact: info@bbc.co.uk | Website: bbc.co.uk/bbcone
Channel 4 – Known for music and youth programming.
Contact: info@channel4.com | Website: channel4.com
ITV – Popular for entertainment and music shows.
Contact: info@itv.com | Website: itv.com
Kerrang! TV – Great for rock and alternative music videos.
Contact: info@kerrang.com | Website: kerrang.com
Top 5 Bloggers
NME – A legendary music blog with global influence.
Contact: info@nme.com | Website: nme.com
The Line of Best Fit – Focused on new music and reviews.
Contact: info@thelineofbestfit.com | Website: thelineofbestfit.com
Dork Magazine – Popular for indie and alternative music.
Contact: info@readdork.com | Website: readdork.com
Clash Music – Covers a wide range of music genres.
Contact: info@clashmusic.com | Website: clashmusic.com
DIY Magazine – Known for music news and artist features.
Contact: info@diymag.com | Website: diymag.com
Netherlands
Top 5 Radio Stations
Radio 538 – A leading station for Top 40 and dance music.
Contact: info@radio538.nl | Website: radio538.nl
NPO 3FM – Known for alternative and new music.
Contact: info@npo3fm.nl | Website: npo3fm.nl
Qmusic – Popular for mainstream pop and hits.
Contact: info@qmusic.nl | Website: qmusic.nl
Slam! – A go-to for EDM and youth-focused music.
Contact: info@slam.nl | Website: slam.nl
FunX – Great for urban and multicultural music.
Contact: info@funx.nl | Website: funx.nl
Top 5 TV Stations
MTV Netherlands – A key platform for music videos.
Contact: info@mtv.nl | Website: mtv.nl
NPO 1 – Features music and entertainment content.
Contact: info@npo.nl | Website: npo.nl
RTL 4 – Popular for mainstream entertainment shows.
Contact: info@rtl.nl | Website: rtl.nl
SBS 6 – Known for music and lifestyle programming.
Contact: info@sbs6.nl | Website: sbs6.nl
Veronica – A youth-focused channel for music content.
Contact: info@veronica.nl | Website: veronica.nl
Top 5 Bloggers
3voor12 – A leading music blog by VPRO.
Contact: info@3voor12.vpro.nl | Website: 3voor12.vpro.nl
OOR – A top music magazine and blog.
Contact: info@oor.nl | Website: oor.nl
Festileaks – Focused on music festivals and news.
Contact: info@festileaks.com | Website: festileaks.com
Podiuminfo – Covers concerts and music events.
Contact: info@podiuminfo.nl | Website: podiuminfo.nl
Music News Netherlands – A platform for music updates.
Contact: info@musicnews.nl | Website: musicnews.nl
France
Top 5 Radio Stations
NRJ – A leader in Top 40 and pop music.
Contact: info@nrj.fr | Website: nrj.fr
Fun Radio – Known for EDM and dance music.
Contact: info@funradio.fr | Website: funradio.fr
Skyrock – A go-to for hip-hop and urban music.
Contact: info@skyrock.com | Website: skyrock.com
Radio France – The state broadcaster with diverse music programs.
Contact: info@radiofrance.fr | Website: radiofrance.fr
Chérie FM – Popular for mainstream pop and love songs.
Contact: info@cheriefm.fr | Website: cheriefm.fr
Top 5 TV Stations
M6 – Known for music and entertainment shows.
Contact: info@m6.fr | Website: m6.fr
France 2 – Features music and cultural programming.
Contact: info@francetv.fr | Website: francetv.fr
Canal+ – A premium channel with music content.
Contact: info@canalplus.com | Website: canalplus.com
W9 – Popular for music videos and youth shows.
Contact: info@w9.fr | Website: w9.fr
CStar – Focused on music and pop culture.
Contact: info@cstar.fr | Website: cstar.fr
Top 5 Bloggers
Les Inrockuptibles – A top music and culture blog.
Contact: info@lesinrocks.com | Website: lesinrocks.com
Télérama – Known for music reviews and features.
Contact: info@telerama.fr | Website: telerama.fr
Konbini – A youth-focused pop culture platform.
Contact: info@konbini.com | Website: konbini.com
FIP – A music blog tied to Radio France.
Contact: info@fip.fr | Website: fip.fr
Nova – Covers alternative and electronic music.
Contact: info@radio-nova.com | Website: radio-nova.com
United States
Top 5 Radio Stations
iHeartRadio – A massive platform for all music genres.
Contact: Submit via iHeartRadio Artist Portal | Website: iheart.com
SiriusXM Hits 1 – Perfect for pop and mainstream music.
Contact: info@siriusxm.com | Website: siriusxm.com
Power 106 – A go-to for hip-hop and urban music.
Contact: info@power106.com | Website: power106.com
Hot 97 – Known for hip-hop and R&B in New York.
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