97.7 Record FM
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| Broadcast area | Kampala, Uganda |
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| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language | Luganda, English |
| Format | Pop music, urban music, news |
| Ownership | |
| RecordTV Uganda | |
| Links | |
| Website | https://recordradio.co.ug/ |
Record FM (sometimes called Record Radio or 97.7 Record FM) is an Urban Contemporary radio station in Kampala, Uganda.[1] Under the Brazilian free-to-air commercial television network; Record Network was established on September 27, 1953. It is related to the Brazilian-based Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Record FM Uganda is at 97.7 MHz, formed in 2010[2] and covering central, western, and southern Uganda plus some of northern Uganda.[3][4][5]
Their slogan is "Tusabula Hits All Day" (loosely translated as "We Play Hits All Day"[6]). In 2019, 97.7 Record FM was named the Fastest Rising Youth Radio Station by EJazz Media.[7] Bigeye.ug wrote that internally-conducted research showed that 97.7 Record FM was the most listened to station in the central region, that listeners liked the selection of music and programmes, and liked their online presence especially the audio-visual production on its digital platforms.[4]
While its listernship had declined massively between 2019 and early 2025, In May 2025, the top management of 97.7 Record FM in Uganda contracted calm spoken Morgan Mugabi (a former radio host on Top Radio, KampalaFm and Radio 4) to take on as the radio's Station Manager.
With his over 10 year's skills in fm radio management, Morgan Mugabi reprogrammed the station, rebranded it and trained young talent that indeed brought back the face of Record 97.7 Fm
Mid 2025, legendary Ugandan music promoter - DJ Erycom was hired to join the list of on air presenters.
References
[edit]- ^ "Record FM (Uganda)". fmscan.org. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
- ^ EUPAL, FELIX. "Record expands its wings". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ "Record FM beats NXT Radio in listenership – News24 Uganda". news24.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ a b Eye, Big (2019-10-07). "Record FM Continues to Dominate The Central As The Hit Music Station". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ "97.7 record fm, Kampala, Uganda (2019)". www.medioq.com. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ^ Ruva, Roy (2014-12-18). "EXCLUSIVE: Super FM plays Wale Wale More Than Other Radio Stations Statistics show". Chano8. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
- ^ "97.7 Record FM Named Fastest Rising Youth Radio Station!". E-Jazz UG. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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