Primus Media City, the esteemed organizer of the Primus Media Awards, has unveiled the complete list of winners from the highly anticipated Primus Media Awards 2023. The glamorous event unfolded on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Mauve 21 Event Center, located on Ring Road in Ibadan, Oyo State.
This grand occasion marked a significant milestone for the South West region of Nigeria’s budding and seasoned media practitioners, particularly those in the broadcasting industry, as they came together to celebrate, honor, and acknowledge excellence within the media sphere. The awards ceremony was distinguished by its focus on recognizing outstanding broadcasters aged between 21 and 30 years old.
Among the evening’s standout moments, Oluwatobi Oladipupo, a remarkable talent hailing from Crest 106.1 FM Akure, emerged as the PRESENTER OF THE YEAR. Oladipupo’s exceptional skills and contributions to the field of broadcasting earned him this prestigious accolade, positioning him as a rising star in the South West media landscape in accordance to the Awards Jury members decisions.
The Primus Media Awards, known for its commitment to fostering talent and recognizing excellence among young media professionals, also celebrated other exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable prowess in various choice of field with the use of the Media.
This event served as a reminder of the immense talent pool present in the South West’s media sector and the importance of acknowledging and encouraging young talents in the field. The Primus Media Awards 2023 not only celebrated the achievements of these exceptional media practitioners but also inspired the next generation to pursue excellence in the ever-evolving world of media and broadcasting.
PRIMUS MEDIA AWARDS ’23 WINNERS
1. EMERALD’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST ELOQUENT PRESENTER
WINNER: DANIEL ADAAJA – YES FM, IBADAN
2. SAMUEL AKINTAN’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST CREATIVE PRESENTER –
WINNER: CATHERINE ADEOGUN – SPLASH FM, IBADAN
3. ADESHINA JAGUNMADE ‘S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST RESOURCEFUL PRESENTER –
WINNER: SAMUEL OLUGBEMINIYI – Adamimogo FM, Lagos
4. MOST IMPACTFUL PRESENTER-
WINNER: EVELYN OHIOLEI – Rave FM, Osogbo
5. YEMI SONDE’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST VERSATILE PRESENTER-
WINNER: OLUWAFEMI LERE SHITTU – Agidigbo FM,Ibadan
6. OLUTAYO OGUNADE ‘s CATEGORY FOR the BEST NEWSCASTER ENGLISH –
WINNER: VICTORY ONYEDIKACHI JEREMERE – Solutions FM, Ibadan
7. ADEBAYO FALEKE ‘S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEWSCASTER YORUBA –
WINNER: OLUSHOLA MOMOH – Newcruse FM, Ikere-Ekiti
8. ENITAN OLUSEGUN BAMIDELE’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RELIGIOUS PRESENTER (CHRISTIANITY)
WINNER: SAMUEL ADETAYO – I-Flier FM,Ibadan
9. AMBASSADOR ROMOKE AYINDE’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST INDIGENOUS PRESENTER (YORUBA) –
WINNER: OLAJUWON JOSEPH ASUNI – King FM, Ibadan
10. LUSCIOUS BEE BEAUTY BAR AND SPA’S CATEGORY’S FOR THE BEST INDIGENOUS PRESENTER (PIDGIN) –
WINNER: OGUNDEJI VICTOR – Lead Radio,Ibadan
11. ARAKUNRIN BOSUN OMISORE ‘S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST POLITICAL PRESENTER –
WINNER: CHRISTOPHER TOLULOPE OJO – Diamond FM, Osogbo
12. DAMILOLA ABODUNRIN TRANSPARENCY’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ENGLISH PRESENTER –
WINNER: BOLANLE BADEKALE – Royal Roots Fm,Ibadan
13. KENNY OGUNMILORO’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (ENGLISH) –
WINNER: OLUJOBI DAYO DICKSON – Newcruse FM, Ikere-Ekiti
14. BABATUNDE SAHEED’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (YORUBA) –
WINNER: ADEYEMI OJO – Smash FM, Abeokuta
15. TUNJI ABIOYE’S CATEGORY FOR THE FUNNIEST OAP –
WINNER: ADEMOLA SODIQ ADESOLA – Eagle FM, Ijebu-Ode
16. STRIDEPLUS MEDIA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER –
WINNER: JOYLOVE AKIN-OLAMIGOKE- Blast Urban FM,Ibadan
17. BEST RADIO DJ – BEST RADIO DJ –
WINNER: ADEFUYE AYOKUNLE – 32FM,Ibadan
18. CHARLES BABARIMISA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RELATIONSHIP/LIFESTYLE PRESENTER –
WINNER: MOTURAYO GIWA – Blast Urban FM,Ibadan
19. PAUL ALASIRI’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA –
WINNER: OLUWATOYOSI OLOSUNDE – Splash FM,Ibadan
20. ADEMOLA BABALOLA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST REPORTER –
WINNER: SAMUEL OLUGBEMINIYI – Adamimogo FM, Lagos
21. DAMILOLA ABODUNRIN TRANSPARENCY SPEAKS’ AWARDS FOR THE BEST NEW DISCOVERY PRESENTER –
WINNER: DANESI OLATUNJI PHILIP – Blast Urban FM, Ibadan
22. PRESENTER OF THE YEAR –
WINNER: OLUWATOBI OLADIPUPO – Crest FM, Akure
23. MOST IMPROVED STATION –
WINNER: I-FLIER FM, IBADAN
24. ANTENNA CREW RECORDS’ CATEGORY FOR THE MOST INFLUENTIAL RADIO STATION
WINNER: FRESH FM, IBADAN
25. MOST YOUTH FRIENDLY STATION –
JOINT WINNERS: YES FM, IBADAN
LEAD CITY FM, IBADAN
26. Listeners Choice Male – Oyo state
WINNER: OLATUNJI ABDULAHI BOLAJI – Noble FM, Ibadan
27. Listeners Choice Male – OSUN State
WINNER: OPASINA ABIODUN ADEKUNLE – Fresh FM Osogbo
28. Listeners Choice Male -Ogun state
WINNER: KAYODE AWOJOBI – OOU FM AGO-IWOYE
29. Listeners Choice Female – Oyo state
WINNER: ALLI KHADIJAT TOLUWALEKE – IBR Ibadan
30. Listeners Choice Female – Osun state
WINNER: FAKOKUNDE MARY OMOLAYO – Fresh FM Osogbo
31. Listeners Choice Female -Ogun state
WINNER: BLESSING AGBEETAN – Women FM Arepo
32. Listeners Choice Female – Ekiti State.
WINNER: IFEOLUWALOJU AYOBAMI – Ekiti FM, Ado Ekiti
SPECIAL HONOREES WHO ARE EXCEPTIONALLY USING THE POWER OF THE MEDIA
Award of Special Recognition to Iskil Mustapha (Arojinle) at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to
Dr. Tope Odetayo, CEO, Top Success at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to
Arch. Akinola Akintayo, CEO, Oduak Project Limited at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to
Dr. Agboola Olaoluwa John, CEO, Unique Fertility at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to
Engr. Tosin Shittu, CEO, Design Bricks Homes and Properties Limited at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to
Prophet Gabriel ‘Demola Amusan, Founder, Agbala Gabriel Global at Primus Media Awards 2023
Primus Honorary Award presented to Prophet Kolawole Olakanmi Onala, Shepherd in Charge CCC Onala Parish at Primus Media Awards 2023