June 14, 2024 (New York, NY) – Superadio and Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC, announces a distribution and advertising sales agreement for national syndication of the “AfroZons” radio show. The partnership sets a new broadcast standard as the first syndicated radio show to bring Afrobeats, one of today’s most popular new trends in music and culture to the US airwaves. Produced weekly from the flagship studios at Chicago’s WPWX-FM, “Afrozons” is hosted by multimedia presenter and Grammy Academy member, Sheila O.
The “Afrozons” radio show stands out as the premier destination for a unique blend of Afrobeats and Hip Hop. The playlist is carefully curated to include trending hits in urban music and Afrobeats, a fusion of British House music, Hiplife, Dancehall, Soca, R&B and more. The show also features contributions from culture-connected and culture-adjacent personalities, providing expert insights and format related features. “AfroZons” targets the prime Adults 18-34 demographic, with a secondary focus on Adults 25-54.
“I am excited to be part of the historical ‘first’ that brought Afro beats to mainstream terrestrial radio in the United States,” said Afrozons creator and host Sheila O. “Our goal was to showcase through the lens of music, fashion, and live shows our beautiful culture. We are thrilled about this partnership, which will help us amplify our mission to continue bringing Africa to the world on a larger platform.”
Eric Faison, President of Superadio, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “The Afrozons brand, with the syndicated radio show at its core, offers tremendous opportunities for affiliations, network radio, digital sales, and collaborative partnerships. It’s a big win for everyone!”
Sheila Eldridge, CEO of Miles Ahead Broadcasting says, “The time is NOW for fresh content and music that pays tribute to our culture in a contemporary format that targets a new audience for stations…Afrozons is that show! I’m honored that the experienced team at Superadio has the foresight and sees the vision.”
For affiliation information on “Afrozons” contact Raphael George at: raphael@superadio.com.
ABOUT SUPERADIO
Superadio features marquee radio programs, including shows in the Urban, Top 40, Classic Rock, Rhythmic, Country, Dance, Gospel/Inspirational Gospel, and Oldies formats. In addition to AfroZons and Café Mocha, Superadio boasts an impressive lineup of personalities and programming, including Ebro In The Morning with Laura Stylez and Rosenberg; Rock Legend Alice Cooper, host of Alice’s Attic; Nessa, host of Nessa On Air; Romeo, host of Most Requested Live; Yung Joc, host of Streetz Morning Takeover; Lenny Green, host of The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green; Big Steve Kelly, host of Retro Country USA; Old School House Party with Gerald McBride; and The Come Up with Tye Tribbett.
ABOUT AFROZONS
Afrozons,the first-ever Afrobeats show on a major US radio FM network. A weekly showcase of the latest cultural trends, topical conversations, and music from the afro diaspora, including urban fusion sounds from the western world. The inaugural show was aired on February 5th, 2017, on Power 92.3 Chicago. Afrozons radio show is “where hip-hop meets afrobeats” and bridges the gap between the global afro culture and the American urban culture by highlighting the array of sounds and cultures from the continent.
With the growth of Afrobeats and other sounds and cultures permeating the globe, enthusiast of the culture varies from African-born to people who embrace and identify with Afro-diaspora culture.
ABOUT MILES AHEAD BROADCASTING
Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting (MAEB) is a Maryland-based WOSB/MDOT/VDOT/DDOT certified multicultural marketing and broadcast firm that provides consumer lifestyle marketing, event management, sponsor engagement as well as integrated broadcast media campaigns for clients like Ford, Boost Mobile, Toyota America, National Museum of African American History and Culture, AARP, Essence Communications, Hyundai Motor America, and McDonald’s.
Additionally, the MAEB production studio syndicates the highly successful, four-time Gracie Award winning Café Mocha radio show CafeMochaRadio.com airing in over 40 markets around the country and on SiriusXM Channel 141, the two-time NAACP Image Award winning Mocha Podcasts Network www.MochaPodcastsNetwork.com and EMMY nominated TV, radio and podcast series We Sound Crazy.
