CHIBEZE NWABUOGOR JOY
"D Hottest"
 Brila FM Abuja

Joy doesn’t have to crane her neck to find a role model in mould of a woman presenting sports as she already has one in Oge, co-presenter at the sports radio. She claims the latter has actually influenced her a lot.

The aspiring ‘air-girl’ (majored in Standard Aviation & Maritime Studies) says broadcasting has always been a flair. She gave free rein to her passions and allowed the broadcaster in her to overwhelm her core training in Aviation and Maritime and thus booked her place as a presenter on 88.9 Brila Fm.

JOY:
“Brila fm has given me an opportunity to put smile on people’s faces, which I consider my greatest achievement so far.”

COLE ALEXANDER OLUWATOPE
Tipsy
Brila FM Lagos

Tipsy is a happy-jolly-go guy. A graduate of Business Education from the University of Lagos and an avid lover of music, Tipsy fell in love with sports upon contact with Brila Fm. And Tipsy, who has a unique style loves the attention and fame that comes with being a presenter on radio.

COLE ALEXANDER OLUWATOPE:
“I love life, excitement and fun – and there exists no better place to find these than in sports broadcasting.”

Lagos – Island born Anthony Bekederemo is most admired for his booming voice even in the face of his more tangible virtues that include spot-on analysis, clarity of thoughts and deep knowledge of sports.

The European languages graduate of University of Lagos, native of Burutu in Delta State, is one of the ‘gladiators’ on one of the station’s most popular programme Hard Tackle.

ANTHONY BEKEDEREMO:
“My passion for sports, particularly football, dates back to the early 90s. I followed the Italia 90 and USA 94 World Cups as a boy. I had a scrap book where I kept the names and stories of my favourite stars. Little did I know I was introducing myself to journalism”

VICTOR OKHANI
The Volcano
Brila Fm, Kaduna


Victor is not your stereotype broadcaster. His unconventional, dark, good looks and chiseled frame gives him off as movie star rather than a micro-phone freak.

Blessed with an enormous energy and gifted with a sweet voice, Victor is very charismatic, affecting everyone around him with his inspirational aura and never-give-up attitude. The University of Benin graduate of English and Literature calls himself “a loyal, exciting and special foot soldier of sports fans.”  

Sports fans in Kaduna enjoy his stewardship of Sunset Sports Show and the dial never changes when Victor is on his seat.

No.

VICTOR: The mic is my super-bowl; I always come to it hungry because it is the only place I can get filled and satisfied. On the 88.9 daily, I am ahead of the game against Usain Bolt who holds the world record of 9.58. Weird on the Mic and always off the wall like a deflected free-kick.

God this guy has got the thrills.

SYLVIA IWONG UGI
SYLVIA 
Brila Fm, Kaduna
Sylvia Iwon Ugi is permanently excited and many wonder how high an adrenaline level could be to sustain that level of her forever-enduring ecstasy. Naturally, that energy impacts on her job as she has made a telling impression on fans of Brila FM, Kaduna where she is presently stationed.

Sylvia, once into event planning and management sees sports as a tool of unification for all diverse peoples of the world. She describes sports as a “way of life, not a facet or component”.

SYLVIA: I'm a definition of where insanity meets creativity......what you see is what you get...but hey, do not be deceived. My energy surprises me most times, infact all the time”

Need we say more?

MURPHY IKECHUKWU AZIE IJEMBA
Radio Paparazi, The Son of CAF, The Grandson of FIFA

Brila Fm, Lagos

The simple word that summarizes Murphy Ijemba’s personality is flamboyance. His name and surname combined is 25 letters-long and he has the longest nickname in the whole of the station – “Radio Paparazi, The Son of CAF, The Grandson of FIFA.”

Highly extroverted, Murphy is an energy centre. A bomb.

A man of many parts, he was a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and is also keen about marketing and public relations.

On sports radio, The Imo State native has made the Nigerian local football scene his beat, presenting the Nigerian Premier League Review show every Monday 6.45 am and also anchoring Within Our Shores which is all about local news from the NPL.

MURPHY: “Murphy Ikechukwu Azie Ijemba, Radio Paparazzi, The Son of CAF, The Grandson of FIFA; anything else you want to know about me?”

Showman extraordinaire!

CHRIS OGUGUO

Brila FM, Kaduna

If there is a meeting point between a sporty physique and a good knowledge of sports, then it is  located in the person of Chris Oguguo. Alarmingly calm for his burly and intimidating frame, Chris is a gifted newsman, capable of spotting explosive stories miles away.

A former player of the now defunct Julius Berger football club, Chris once got a call up to the U-17 national team Cup but injuries did him in. With a pocket of experience in sports broadcasting across television and radio stations, Chris’ confidence is always in play, inspite of the deceptively-introverted mien.

CHRIS: "I consider myself a thorough bred sports man having spent almost all my life doing, writing and talking sports. I remember when I was much younger, I never really had savings like other of my peers because I always spent all my money on sports related issues; either buying a football boot, or buying sports publication or even paying my way to watch football games, much to the anger of my late mom, whom I must say was very instrumental to me being what I am today."

Now, that’s touching.

DORCAS ATINUKE GBIJAH
(Dorcas D Duchess)

Brila FM, Lagos

Dorcas’ calm mien is actually a very effective mask for the talented lady within. A speechless encounter with her will give an impression of a meek young woman but the first word out of her mouth will reveal her true nature as someone created only to broadcast. A thorough professional.

She arrived at the sports radio with a shipload of experience, having worked with well-known radio stations where she developed and honed her broadcasting skills. But Dorcas, a Mass Communication graduate of University of Jos confesses that Brila FM is a completely different kettle of fish. She relishes the challenge though.

Dorcas anchors Sunday Sports Show, 5am-12noon and co-anchors Half Time Mondays to Fridays @ 8.30am on the super morning show with George Essien.

DORCAS: Sports broadcasting is a very different experience, you are on your toes all the time. Challenging and refreshing at the same time. You can’t beat it.

PIUS SIMON OGAR
Hard P
Brila FM, Lagos 

Simon Ogar, former banker swapped great suits, starched shirts, cheque books and vouchers for microphones and midgets because he suddenly realized sports was the only thing that made him happy. Careers across two sides of the planet!

Blessed with a well defined body like that of a rugby player, the humble six footer worked in City Bank and UBA before committing his energy to sports. Now a good reporter and enterprising presenter, Pius is simply a delight.

A graduate of Business Management in I.M.T Enugu and a native of Yache in Cross-River State, Simon Ogar is a presenter on one of our favorite sports programme “Match Day Live” on Saturdays from 12.15 to 4pm.

PIUS: I have not consciously put myself through any learning process as far as sports is concerned, it is ingrained in my genetics.

ODERINDE OLUFEMI BOLAJI
Odezzle
Brila FM, Lagos

If Odezzle were a book, he will be titled “the comprehensive sports encyclopedia. He is endowed with an amazing retentive memory making it almost unsafe for anyone to go head-to-head with him in any argument based on sports.

The dark-skinned marvel holds a masters degree from the Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan, Oyo State and his dare-devilry arguing skills earned him shirt on one of the station’s hottest programmes, hard tackle barely after weeks after his recruitment.

He also doubles as a producer on the and currently handles all his portfolios effectively.

ODEZZLE: Being a sports broadcaster is one of the best things that have happened to me! I could have been doing other things but my philosophy about careers is to find oneself doing what naturally comes to you and with that you will go places.

 What a guy.

GEORGE INIABASI ESSIEN
‘What a Rush’
Brila FM Lagos

Former Disc Jockey, George Essien, is razzmatazz personified - Loves life and enjoys sports broadcasting as though it is the reason he was born, the very essence of his life.

Attending prestigious educational institutions such as Chrisland Schools, Opebi and University of Ibadan where he obtained a degree in History, the ‘Hard Tackle’ moderator had a stint at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and worked in a couple of places before he berthed at Sports Radio. Smooth as silk, George derives inspiration from chosen role models such as George Michael and Larry King.

GEORGE ESSIEN:
“I have searched around my mind and haven’t found what is better than broadcasting sports; makes me happy and gets the fans excited.”

ABDULHAKEEM ADESOLA KELANI
Jiggyman
Brila FM Lagos

Cool and charm-oozing Hakeem is known for his smooth, sexy and calm delivery on air. A ladies’ favourite anyday, the handsome dude’s invigorating delivery of sports programmes earned him the nickname, Jiggyman.

This dark, slim young man is a product of Lagos State University and later University of Lagos, where he bagged a Diploma in Law and B.A Degree in Philosophy respectively.

His voice is dominant on the station’s evening belt, presenting ladies’ friendly sports programmes.

HAKEEM ADESOLA KELANI:
“It is just like a gear, you know; when I get into it I get caught in the frenzy myself and drag the listeners along with me. It’ a fun train.”

You cannot help loving Oge. Possessing a sexy and exciting voice, she is playful and spontaneous and almost all the time suggestive – depending on how you interprete that. Her playfulness and spontaneity gets you glued to the shows she has come to OWN. Her hearty laughs and blends of Nigerian slang and exclamations get listeners feeling at home.

The Shogunle, Lagos State born princess-of-the-mic started broadcasting at sixteen and has since then not looked back.

OGE:
“I think the most interesting thing that nature has bestowed on women is lightheartedness - that is why I see entertainment in sports all the time; makes it the more exciting”.

Frank Idemudia Alapa has a frame as big as his nickname implies; and is blessed with a voice to match - a ground splitting baritone. A brilliant graduate of biological sciences, one never fails to wonder how he wandered into spots. But as oftenly happens, flair became an obsession and overwhelmed professional training.

FRANK IDEMUDIA ALAPA:  
“And ohhh, my favorite byline ...Frank Iiiiiiidemudia Alapa. That is my name, Talking sports is my game and I am the greatest.”

OKOROJI CHIDOZIE JEPHTHAR
"OVADOSE"
Brila FM Lagos

Chidozie Okoroji oozes charisma from all the pores in his body. A bulky frame, charming childlike grin and a whispery voice that becomes thunderous in the heat of sports debates, sports’ lovers in Nigeria cannot help but love Ovadose.

The Isi – Ala, Mbano, Imo State born presenter/reporter is widely respected for his formidable knowledge of sports and has become the darling of all for his entertaining delivery as a gladiator on the programme, HARD TACKLE, where he adopts all kinds of methods to defeat his opponents.

CHIDOZIE OKOROJI:
“It all boils down to one thing; knowing what it takes to make the listeners happy.”

BABAFEMI RAJI

"Topmost Striker"
Brila FM Lagos

Babafemi Raji was born to talk sports. While an Undergraduate, Topmost Striker in Jersey number 299 -who presently anchors the station’s flagship programme, The Sports Machine - was already an established sports presenter for NTA Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The dimunitive and handsome Femi Raji takes pride in the fact that he got his coaching directly from the station’s founder, Larry Izamoje, whom he fondly refers to as 'coachie'.

FEMI RAJI:
‘Sportscasting’ is a very different field in broadcasting and the challenges there are really enormous but surmountable...Brila FM has been able to re-configure me into the dynamics of sports presentation and right now, I feel am heading right to the top of the world- anybody home?

Amar Ignis
"Touch Bearer"
Brila FM Onitsha

Amar Ignis started out his professional career life as an actor in Nollywood, Nigeria’s film/movie industry, played football, worked in different advertising agencies as a copywriter and modeled for different brands on billboards and other print platform. Today, the fair-skinned and burly presenter is one of the most respected sports reporters in the country.

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) trained presenter who had most of his education in Lagos also worked for various, frontline print media outfits.

Amar:
“I am a very adventurous person, wandering around careers, enjoying myself and I am glad to have finally settled into sports broadcasting; it has enough excitement to keep me happy for the rest of my life.”

Max is not your typical broadcaster, at least not on face value. And even Max himself  didn’t think he was going to end up broadcasting sports because he grew up loving music and devoting his time teaching children The Holy Bible. This background masks his professional life as a diehard reporter known for his full measure approach to investigative journalism.

Amiable and religious, Max had his tertiary education at the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu (IMT), consolidated with training in broadcasting from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

LAWRENCE NWACHUKWU MAXWELL:
“Sports is a positive accident in my life but I have not regretted once since I started the race and I shall not look back.”

Jide Ojo is not your typical radio personality- not given to the glamour and buzz of star presenters - but as his nickname suggests, he is a specialist at coining unique angles out of seemingly ordinary stories and negotiating paths no one else ever thinks of.

The Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State native is a keen lover of sports and is so committed to broadcasting to the extent that his primary professional qualification, accounting, which he obtained from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos has ceased to matter.

Jide Ojo:
“The truth, undiluted truth, is my mantra; and investigative journalism is the path”.

YEMI FAGBOLAGUN (General Manager)
"Midfield Dynamo"

Someone once said Yemi wouldn’t have been successful at anything else except sports broadcasting and all present screamed: CONCURRED! 

A graduate of guidance and counseling from the University of Lagos, Yemi counsels nothing these days except his children as he busies himself doing what is his natural calling: sports. Holding a diploma from the National Institute of Journalism, Yemi is a keyman at the sports radio, combining management and broadcasting functions effectively.

Really a dynamo.

YEMI:
“It takes paying attention to little details, seeing unique story angles and having only temporary friends in the sports industry to excel as no subjectivity stands in the way of objective reportage”.