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| Broadcast area | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Frequency | 96.1 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Soca, Urban |
| Affiliations | Trinidad & Tobago Radio Network Limited |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Trinidad & Tobago Radio Network Limited |
| Star 947, 107.7FM Music for Life | |
| History | |
First air date | December 16, 1993 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live [1] |
| Website | 96WEFM's Website |
96WEFM is an FM radio station broadcasting on 96.1 MHz in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. The commercial radio station is privately owned by Trinidad and Tobago Radio Network Limited and began broadcasting on December 16, 1993.
The radio station's format is based on Urban Caribbean (soca, dancehall), R&B and hip-hop music, and seeks an audience bases of youth and teenagers.
DJ groups from WEFM have revolutionized the art of DJing in the country, with present and former DJs such as Rodney King, Ishmael, Dawg E. Slaughter & X-Caliber, Hoppy (Hypa-Hoppa) of RadioActive, Shal Marshall & Barry Perryman (Jugglers Sound), Akil and associate degree, Tweez, Arelon the ArtMan, Trevlyn and Umba D' Sheppard.
Additionally, morning show hosts Paul Richards and Nicky Crosby and Rachel Price and Tweez - The price is right are renowned for their quick wit, sense of humor and their level of fairness towards all issues. One of the nations highest-rated radio time slots belongs to Stephenson "Shal" Marshall.