In the past, On-Air-Personalities
(OAPs) were not commonly in the public glare. Though some of them were
popular, but the popularity was majorly with their names and not faces.
Back then, only presenters working with television stations were well
known to the people.
But nowadays, some radio presenters are
more famous than their television counterparts. Most radio presenters
now compete favourably with celebrities and they now have celebrities’
status.
Names like Toke Makinwa, Toolz, Freeze, Tossyn Bucknor
and several others come into minds of those who follow showbiz when OAPs
are mentioned.
Apart from the razzmatazz these OAPs are involved
in, they amazingly go the extra mile to inform, entertain and to educate
their listeners with their cool and unique voices.
Here are 10 top OAPs based in Lagos in no particular order Compiled by Nigeria films
Tolulope Oniru, aka Toolz: She is an
amazing presenter with Beat FM and has won some awards doing what she
knows how to o best. The ‘weapon of mass destruction’ glued behind her
body, on the lower end, has continued to surprise many people. Apart
from her WMD, Toolz is talented and has interviewed several celebs.
Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Freeze,
hails from Osun State. He works with Cool FM and has been in the
broadcasting world for more than a decade. Freeze has interviewed
international acts like Boyz 2 Men, Angie Stone, Akon, Brian McKnight,
Sisquo, Joe, SWV, Brick and Lace, Wycleff Jean, Caron Wheeler, Sean
Paul, Kool and the Gang, Tuface Idibia and Dbanj.
Steve Onu aka Yaw is an actor and
comedian, who is doing well in the broadcasting world. He anchors a
popular morning show on Wazobia FM. His programme is listened to by
commercial drivers and executives, who call into the show.
Toke Makinwa-Ayida, born on November 3,
1985, is a Nigerian television and radio personality as well as a
Vlogger. She is arguably the most controversial OAPs in the country and
is always in the news. Toke, who also hosts public functions, was born
in Abuja, but later relocated to Lagos with her parents. She is a second
child from a family of four. Toke works with Rhythm FM.
Olisa Adibua, a top presenter with Beat
FM, has also endured negative news story about him. Few years ago, he
was accused of causing a bodily harm on a junior staff and was
reportedly suspended from work by his employers. He later returned to
work after some days. He was also in the news when he had issues with
Obi Asika of Storm Records, where he was a director.
Wana Wana is another OAP that is well
known in the city of Lagos. She has a first class degree in Journalism
and works with Inspiration FM. Her evening programme on radio is
inspiring to many. Many stay glued to their radio sets when her show
starts. She is the founder of the 1k4cancer Initiative, which raises
money to assist women from low income families.
Jimmie Akinsola is a sport journalist
and is loved for what he does. His authority on issues relating to
sports in Nigeria marvels some of his listeners. Jimmie works with the
Silverbird Group.
Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi is an exciting
OAP that is not always in the news for the wrong reason. She works with
Beat FM and her show is tuned to by many radio listeners. She was once
with Cool FM, where she anchored week-day shows; Midday Oasis and Radio
Graffiti.
Tosyn Bucknor is a multi-talented OAP.
Apart from radio work she does with Top Radio, she sings and writes.
Tossyn studied Law, but found love in broadcasting. Her morning show
earned her the nickname, Area Mama.
Godwin Aruayo is an OAP with Naija FM.
He co-hosts a morning show with Sabina, a gospel singer. His ‘Morning
Runs with Godwin and Sabina’ has become a programme many anticipate
every weekdays. Some have touted him to be the next Yaw of Naija FM.
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