I have fallen into the trap of using all of these phrases in the past, in the course of my career as a broadcaster, either in presenting, producing or supervising a team carrying out a presentation or production task. These three phrases I am signposting are common mistakes committed 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
As a passionate advocate for the power of music in radio broadcasting, I often ponder the significance of music’s role in shaping our radio experiences. It’s undeniable that music serves as the heartbeat of radio, enriching our lives and connecting us to the world around us. Yet, amidst the plethoraContinue Reading
By Biereonwu Jude Alex Social media has revolutionized the way we perceive and interact with celebrity culture. The rise of platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok has allowed celebrities to connect with their fans on a more intimate level, providing a glimpse into their personal lives and allowing forContinue Reading
These truths are so uncomfortable that I find it very difficult to put them out. I know a lot of people will be very displeased and disappointed. Some of our revered senior colleagues will see this as an attempt to denigrate the profession, but I make bold to tell themContinue Reading
By Precious Adebayo The Podcast Boom is revolutionizing the way we work, learn, and connect with one another. Many individuals are now creating their own podcasts and other on-demand content, using them as powerful tools to shape their careers and businesses. This boom is not only about the surge inContinue Reading
(a piece of advice to budding and aspiring broadcasters. . .) Competence may land you the job, but loyalty will keep you on the job. That is the simple summary of this piece. Many-a-broadcaster think once they are competent at the job, that is all they need to progress onContinue Reading
Let me do a little history here… Oyo state is the state that used to boast of having the first radio station in Nigeria, after which some state-owned stations were added; (Radio OYO) comprising Radio 1 founded in 1976 & Radio 2, the first FM station in Nigeria, situated onContinue Reading
It won’t speak well if a clear difference between “journalist and journalism” isn’t clearly stated. So, to start with; A journalist, is someone whose work covers news or information gatherings, happenings of past, present and future events, it may be inform of photography, bulleting or reports of a particular concurrence.Continue Reading
My open message for upcoming and promising OAPs in the media industry: I believe it’s high time we promoted ourselves and our program content more using social media handles rather than putting efforts into promoting radio stations that don’t see us as stars, only using us and making us believeContinue Reading