Radio, like every other media platforms is to inform, educate and entertain. Sex, despite being a very important subject as a vital part of human existence and family life has always been overlooked due to its sensitive nature and many cultural limitations in Africa. In recent times, some bold radioContinue Reading
WAZOBIA The Perils of Misnaming: Why many Ibadan Radio Programs Sometimes Get It Wrong I was listening to one Radio station yesterday evening and the program that was Airing at that time was ” Kinikan Wazobia”. Immediately I heard the name of the Program, I became more interested in listeningContinue 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
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
By Kenny Ogunmiloro So here is my thought on whether it is right or wrong for an OAP to announce his/her resignation on air I recently came across a video on Primus Media a few days ago where an OAP announced he was leaving a radio station and tookContinue Reading
The wave of abduction of journalists that continues to grow under a so-called democratic government has no doubt become a point of concern for media practitioners who now have to worry about their safety as they discharge their duties. The concerns are not only for reporters, editors and every mediaContinue Reading
In Oyo state’s fiercely competitive radio space, Lagelu FM has risen to the fifth position, boasting an impressive 2.5 million listeners, as per the latest Media Planning Services rating for the Month of March. This significant milestone not only underscores Lagelu FM’s popularity but also signals a formidable presence inContinue Reading
By Ayo Adams Gbenga Adeboye was a well celebrated name in numerous households until and even after his death. His talent which thrived largely in the Nigeria entertainment industry gathered him an array of fans who were scattered across different corners of the society. His discography and myriads of worksContinue Reading
By Ajiboye Adedamola Isaac Heroes don’t die but leave the stage for the World to always remember the good deeds done, Alakoso Owu Igosun lived, and never left the stage for a minute. In the heart of all his loved ones, proteges and families, the late veteran broadcaster Toba OpaleyeContinue Reading
Why are the mighty falling in Ibadan? Why are tested, trusted and proven brands failing in Ibadan? Is Ibadan stylishly hostile to strangers? Is Ibadan so conservative that it naturally abhors a different style? Are there gate keepers that are silently frustrating “outsiders”? Is Ibadan so peculiar that it cannotContinue Reading