In a recent personal reflection, Adedamola Tinubu, General Manager of Premier FM Ibadan, shared pivotal moments from his early career in broadcasting. Tinubu recalled his journey of finding his professional footing, beginning with an unplanned yet transformative audition that would eventually set him on the path to success. The storyContinue Reading
Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu, the General Manager of Pensioners’ 1067 FM, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious “Age-Friendly Public Service and Elders’ Justice Advocate Award.” This recognition comes from the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), a government body established under the NSCC Act 2017, tasked with identifying andContinue Reading
There is a common misconception that Nigerian radio presenters are wealthy simply because they have a platform to speak to the public. However, this impression overlooks several challenges they face, and many radio presenters actually need support in various ways. Many Nigerian radio presenters earn modest salaries, often below whatContinue Reading
Kwame Dadzie, a known radio personality with Joy 99.7 FM in Accra, has asserted that traditional media, despite the rise of digital platforms, continues to play a crucial role in validating and amplifying public figures. In a statement made available via his social media platform, Dadzie emphasized that while digitalContinue Reading
By Yetunde Oke MD/CEO of Pensioners’ 106.7 FM, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, has congratulated the station on its latest award by United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF. Comrade Abatan made the congratulatory statement in an interview with Pensioners’ FM during the presentation of the award titled ‘‘Childhood Immunization Champion” to him byContinue Reading
Dear Yorùbá Broadcasters and all Yorùbá speaking fellow, A CALL TO OBSERVATION AND LEARNING. Over the years and still in existence, there have been method of using borrowed language in Yorùbá language where we find it difficult to translate or give a proper Yorùbá word to interpret a contextual meaningContinue Reading
In the media industry, determining the ownership of broadcast concepts often comes down to the specifics of contractual agreements, not personal sentiment. Broadcasters and media houses can avoid disputes by understanding the legal frameworks that govern intellectual property rights, according to a recent analysis by industry expert Tony Rowland Awobode,Continue Reading
A short while ago, I saw a post made by Zainab Olayiwola, calling on the Proprietor of a radio station where she worked until recently, to prevail on the management to stop a programme concept she initiated. This post is something I had intended to write about, but for someContinue Reading
In an open letter addressed to the management of Adamimogo 105.1 FM Ibadan and its founder, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, former Marketing Manager Zainab Olayiwola has alleged the unauthorized imitation of her intellectual property. Olayiwola claims that her original radio program, Ìrírí Awẹro: Tales of Single Mothers, is being duplicatedContinue Reading
Former Nigerian Ambassador Farounbi Urges Broadcasters to Adapt to Societal Changes By Boluwatife Idowu The Primus Media Conference 3.0, hosted by Primus Media City at Mauve 21 in Ibadan, on Friday, September 6, 2024, brought together media professionals, innovators, and thought leaders for in-depth discussions on the media industry’s currentContinue Reading