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Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa

Nigerian radio presenter

Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, also known as Ronnie G, is a Nigerian radio presenter and broadcaster[1][2] She received the Nigerian Broadcasting Award for Most Popular Radio Personality (Southwest Zone).[1][3]

Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa
Born
Ronke Giwa

Lagos State, Nigeria
Other namesRonnie G
OccupationRadio presenter/broadcaster
Years active2009–present
SpouseAdebajo Onafuwa

Early life and education

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Ronke Giwa was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. She attended Lagos State University where she studied English language and literature.[4][3] She then moved to London to study music performance and production at the London Centre for Contemporary Music.[1][2] When she returned to Nigeria, she attended the University of Ibadan where she obtained a master's degree in Communication and Language Arts.[2][5]

Career

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Ronke Giwa joined the broadcasting industry during her year with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ibadan.[6][7] She has worked with Splash FM in Ibadan as a radio presenter since 2009, and heads the digital media unit.[8][9] She is also the host of the popular early morning show Morning Splash'".[10][7]

She also sometimes writes books, and is the author of two books: Lara's Lessons and Lulu Learns.[11][12][13]

Ronke Giwa worked with Splash FM for eleven years. In December 2020 left the radio station, to move higher in her career.[14][15]

After leaving the integrity station, she joined Vintage FM in Ibadan, and was chosen as the general manager of the station. [16][15]

On 2 March 2024 Ronke Giwa announced that she has left Vintage FM, she made it known through her social media platforms and news, stating that she can't work in a place where decisions are taken in a way that does not align with her standard.[17]

Personal life

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Ronke Giwa got married to Adebajo Onafuwa on 4 June, 2016.[14][3] They have three children.[18][19]

Books Written

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  • Lara's Lessons: a book on life through the lens of an adolescent.[20][21]
  • Lulu Learns: a children's book.[12][22]

Awards and nominations

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  • Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Award: Best Newscaster 2017 and 2019.[7][23]
  • Nigerian Broadcasting Award for Most Popular Radio Personality (Southwest Zone).[6][24]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Biography | Education | Career | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nigeria, Guardian (2023-08-06). "Broadcaster Giwa-Onafuwa calls for intentional parenting during book launch". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Biography: Author, Broadcaster, and On-Air Personality - How Nigeria News". How Nigeria News - Discover Nigerian Trends Online. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  4. ↑ pmparrot (2023-07-22). "Photos: Popular OAP, Ronke Giwa Launches Book In Ibadan". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  5. ↑ Falade, Tomi (2023-01-14). "Ronnie G: Exploring Endless Possibilities". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ronke Giwa Splash Fm Presenter". Archived from the original on 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 People, City (2019-07-01). "Meet Top IBADAN Radio Presenters". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  9. ↑ "10 songs supporting the world through lockdown". BBC News. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  10. ↑ Babarinsa, Olusola (2023-03-31). "Fakorede, Giwa- Onafuwa empower women at International Women's Day brunch". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  11. ↑ Network, Brand (2022-02-04). "Book Review: Lara's Lessons By Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa - Brand Network". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Lulu Learns by Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa & Tobani Onafuwa – MasterKids". themasterkids.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Calls for Intentional Parenting During 2nd Book Launch - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Salawu, Saheed (2023-01-13). "I'm only taking a break from radio to explore new opportunities — Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Media, Primus (2022-12-14). "BREAKING! After Queening for over a decade, Ronke Giwa takes a bow from Splash FM -". Retrieved 2024-02-24.[permanent dead link]
  16. ↑ "PRESS COUNCIL VISITS VINTAGE FM, PROPOSES TO APPOINT RONKE GIWA-ONAFUWA MATRON. - PRESS COUNCIL TPI". 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  17. ↑ Media, Primus (2024-03-01). "Ronke Giwa Bids Farewell as Vintage FM General Manager -". Retrieved 2024-03-11.[permanent dead link]
  18. ↑ "Ronke Giwa–Onafuwa: "I Want To Be An Inspiration To My Kids"". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  19. ↑ Reporter, Our (2019-08-16). "What motherhood has taught me — Ronke Giwa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  20. ↑ Network, Brand (2022-02-04). "Book Review: Lara's Lessons By Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa - Brand Network". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  21. ↑ mobileapp (2022-03-03). "Life Through The Lens Of An Adolescent | Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa". PURE ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  22. ↑ "Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa calls for intentional parenting at second book launch". The Nation. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  23. ↑ Admin (2017-12-10). "Day Saheed,Others Stormed Ibadan For PERA Awards | PM Parrot". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  24. ↑ Bada, Ayo (2023-07-31). "Kanyinsola Balogun-Kuku Unveils Book To Support Children's Cognitive Development". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
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