The 2024 Primus Media Awards was a night of glitz and glamour as broadcasters from across the southwest of Nigeria gathered to celebrate excellence in the industry.
The event, held at Mauve 21 Event Center Ring Road Ibadan, saw Ademola Sodiq Adesola of Eagle FM, Ogun State emerge as the Presenter of the Year, scooping a total of four awards.
The star award was presented to Ademola by Hon. Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi, Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Oyo State.
Full list of winners at the Primus Media Awards includes:
PRIMUS MEDIA AWARD WINNERS 2024
PRESENTER OF THE YEAR –
Winner: Ademola Sodiq Adesola of Eagle FM, Ogun State
ADEOLU GBOYEGA’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST ELOQUENT PRESENTER-
Winner: Mustapha Ibidun -Adamimogo FM, Oyo State
SAMUEL AKINTAN’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST CREATIVE PRESENTER –
WINNER: ADEMOLA SODIQ ADESOLA -Eagle FM, Ogun State
YEMI SONDE’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST RESOURCEFUL PRESENTER –
Winner: Olajumoke Salimon Oladejo – Crest FM, Oyo State
FAYSOL OLUWAKEMI’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST IMPACTFUL PRESENTER-
Winner: Phoebe Gladys Happy -Eagle FM, Ogun
DELE ADEYANJU’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST VERSATILE PRESENTER-
WINNER: Oyindamola Olasupo -Tiwa N Tiwa FM, Oyo State
CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEWSCASTER ENGLISH –
Winner: Danesi Olatunji Philip – Blast Urban FM, Oyo
ENIOLA HABEEB’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEWSCASTER YORUBA –
Winner: Kayode Awojobi -OOU FM, Ogun State
ENITAN OLUSEGUN BAMIDELE’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RELIGIOUS PRESENTER (CHRISTIANITY) –
Winner: Tolulope Omolewa -32 FM, Oyo State
BEST RELIGIOUS PRESENTER (ISLAMIC) – Winners: Alli Khadijat Toluwaleke -Wells Radio, Oyo
EMPEROR IMOYOSOLA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST INDIGENOUS PRESENTER (YORUBA) –
Winner: Oluwatobi Oladipupo – Crest FM, Ondo
LANRE MANUEL’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST INDIGENOUS PRESENTER (PIDGIN) –
Winner: Samson Tare Igarama- Diamond FM, Osun State
BOSUN OMISORE’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST POLITICAL PRESENTER –
WINNER: ADEMOLA SODIQ ADESOLA -Eagle FM, Ogun State
DAMILOLA ABODUNRIN’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ENGLISH PRESENTER –
Winner: Victory Onyedikachi -Solutions FM, Oyo State
CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (ENGLISH) –
WINNER: AYOMIKUN ADENIYI – Honour FM, Oyo State
BABATUNDE SAHEED’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (YORUBA) –
Winner: Titilope Giwa -Pensioners FM, Oyo State
TUNJI ABIOYE’S CATEGORY FOR THE FUNNIEST OAP Winmer: ADEMOLA SODIQ ADESOLA – Eagle FM, Ogun State
AFEEZ CANTONNA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER -Winner: Ogunsaanu Bright Trust – OOU FM, Ogun State
FASHCOD VIBES’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RADIO DJ – Winner: Atanda Stephen Olamide-Solutions FM, Oyo State
CHARLES BABARIMISA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST RELATIONSHIP/LIFESTYLE PRESENTER –
Winner: Osarennoma Saba -Wells Radio, Oyo State
CARDIFY’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Winner: Godwin Maleek Omeiza -IBR, Oyo State
SIKIRU AKINOLA’S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST REPORTER – Winner: Juliet Buna -Crest FM, Oyo State
DAMILOLA ABODUNRIN ‘S CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEW DISCOVERY PRESENTER –
Winner: Olajumoke Salimon Oladejo, Crest FM, Oyo State
HON. WAHEED AKINTAYO’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST IMPROVED STATION –
Winner: Honor 103.5 FM, Ibadan
HON AKINSHETE’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST YOUTH FRIENDLY STATION –
Winner: Adamimogo FM, Oyo State
FASHCOD VYBE’S CATEGORY – Listeners Choice Male – Oyo state
Winner: Paul Bisan – Prince FM, Ibadan
Listeners Choice Male – OSUN State
Winner: Christopher Tolulope Ojo-Diamond FM, Ilesha
Listeners Choice Male -Ogun state
Winner: Daniel Ademiju Idowu- Splash FM Abeokuta
FASHCOD VIBES’S Listeners Choice Female – Southwest
Winner: Titilope Giwa of Pensioners fm, Oyo State
Listeners Choice Male for Ondo/Ekiti
Winner: Claudius Daramola, MidasRadio Ado Ekiti
Listeners Choice, Internet Radio Category-
Winner: Abinini FM, Ibadan
Amb. Romoke Ayinde’s Category for the Most followed station-
Winner: Fresh FM, Oyo State
Listeners Choice Category – New Radio Station
Adamimogo FM, Oyo State
ENIOLA HABEEB’S CATEGORY FOR THE MOST LISTENED TO PROGRAMME –
Winner: Godwin Maleek Omeiza of IBR FM, Oyo with the programme titled Rising Star
BEST STUDIO MANAGER CATEGORY – Winner: Favour Israel Oluwadamilare of MidasRadio FM, Ekiti State
BEST PRODUCTION MANAGER category – Winner: Favour Israel Oluwadamilare of Midas Radio, Ekiti
The Primus Media Awards is an annual event that recognizes and rewards outstanding achievements in the broadcasting industry, especially under the ages of 21 – 30. It is a platform for broadcasters to showcase their work and network with their peers.
The awards ceremony was a resounding success, and it is clear that the broadcasting industry in southwest Nigeria is thriving.