Nigerian Web Radio wins Two Black Web Awards

Nov. 7, 2008 - PRLog -- Nigerian WebRadio® (www.nigerianwebradio.com), a US-based Nigerian internet radio station, announced today that it has been honored with the 2009 Black Web Awards. The awards were given in two categories.

Nigerian WebRadio was selected as the “Best Internet Radio Station” and the “Best African Music Site”, out of 5,000 original nominations and nearly 650,000 votes from 130 countries.

The Black Web Awards recognizes original, positive websites with content from the Black perspective. Finalists were selected by the Black Web Awards Academy of Judges and featured in an online voting poll where users voted and ultimately selected 100 winners in 9 categories.

With strong listenership and audience numbers steadily climbing, Nigerian WebRadio's Chief Executive Officer, Tunde Akinloye, says the station has a winning formula. "We set out in 2007 with a clear focus, which is to utilize cutting-edge technologies in delivering broadcast content that will be the pride of every Nigerian all over the world.”

"These awards are a reflection of Nigerian WebRadio's commitment to positively enhancing the image of Nigeria to the outer world." Tunde further stated.

About Nigerian WebRadio®

Nigerian WebRadio® is an internet-based radio station operated by Virgo Visions Media, Inc. based in Houston, Texas USA. The station formally began operation in January 2007 with the objective to be a source of information, entertainment and education for the Nigerian Diaspora community. Today Nigerian WebRadio has a monthly reach nearing 2 million Nigerians in over 150 countries.

Through its deliberate programming content and its unique 100% Nigerian music 24/7, the station has continued to endear itself to millions of Nigerian across the globe.

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Nigerian WebRadio® is Nigeria's premier internet-based radio station dedicated to the 2 million strong Nigerian Diaspora community.

The station pride itself as the only media featuring 100% Nigerian music plus news, sports and talk.

Website: http://www.nigerianwebradio.com