Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Explained
Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa |
Birth Name: | Ronke Giwa |
Birth Place: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
Occupation: | Radio presenter/broadcaster |
Years Active: | 2009–present |
Other Names: | Ronnie G |
Spouse: | Adebajo Onafuwa |
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).[3]
Early life and education
Ronke Giwa was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. She attended Lagos State University where she studied English language and literature.[4] She then moved to London to study music performance and production at the London Centre for Contemporary Music. When she returned to Nigeria, she attended the University of Ibadan where she obtained a master's degree in Communication and Language Arts.[5]
Career
Ronke Giwa joined the broadcasting industry during her year with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ibadan.[6] She has worked with Splash FM in Ibadan as a radio presenter since 2009, and heads the digital media unit.[7] [8] She is also the host of the popular morning show Morning Splash'".[9] [10]
She also sometimes writes books, and is the author of two books: Lara's Lessons and Lulu Learns.[11] [12]
Ronke Giwa worked with Splash FM for eleven years. In December 2020 she bowed out of the radio station, with the aim to pursue more greater height in her career.[13]
After leaving the integrity station, she joined Vintage Fm in Ibadan, and was chosen as the general manager of the station due to her expertise as an ace broadcaster.[14]
On 2 March 2024 Ronke Giwa announced her departure from Vintage FM 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.[15]
Personal life
Ronke Giwa got engaged to Adebajo Onafuwa on 4 June, 2016.[16] They have three children.[17] [18]
Bibliography
- Lara's Lessons: a book on life through the lens of an adolescent.[19] [20]
- Lulu Learns: a children's book.[21] [22]
Awards and nominations
- Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Award: Best Newscaster 2017 and 2019.[23]
- Nigerian Broadcasting Award for Most Popular Radio Personality (Southwest Zone).[24]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Biography Education Career Naijabiography . 2024-02-24 . Naijabiography Media . en-US.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-08-06 . Broadcaster Giwa-Onafuwa calls for intentional parenting during book launch . 2024-02-24 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-02-22 . Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Biography: Author, Broadcaster, and On-Air Personality - How Nigeria News . 2024-02-25 . How Nigeria News - Discover Nigerian Trends Online . en-US.
- Web site: pmparrot . 2023-07-22 . Photos: Popular OAP, Ronke Giwa Launches Book In Ibadan . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
- Web site: Falade . Tomi . 2023-01-14 . Ronnie G: Exploring Endless Possibilities . 2024-02-24 . Independent Newspaper Nigeria . en-GB.
- Web site: Ronke Giwa Splash Fm Presenter .
- Web site: Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Archives . 2024-02-24 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2020-04-23 . 10 songs supporting the world through lockdown . 2024-02-27 . BBC News . en-GB.
- Web site: Babarinsa . Olusola . 2023-03-31 . Fakorede, Giwa- Onafuwa empower women at International Women's Day brunch . 2024-02-24 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
- Web site: People . City . 2019-07-01 . Meet Top IBADAN Radio Presenters . 2024-02-24 . City People Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: Network . Brand . 2022-02-04 . Book Review: Lara's Lessons By Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa - Brand Network . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
- Web site: Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Calls for Intentional Parenting During 2nd Book Launch - THISDAYLIVE . 2024-02-24 . www.thisdaylive.com.
- Web site: Media . Primus . 2022-12-14 . BREAKING! After Queening for over a decade, Ronke Giwa takes a bow from Splash FM - . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-09-26 . PRESS COUNCIL VISITS VINTAGE FM, PROPOSES TO APPOINT RONKE GIWA-ONAFUWA MATRON. - PRESS COUNCIL TPI . 2024-02-24 . en-GB.
- Web site: Media . Primus . 2024-03-01 . Ronke Giwa Bids Farewell as Vintage FM General Manager - . 2024-03-11 . en-US.
- Web site: Salawu . Saheed . 2023-01-13 . I'm only taking a break from radio to explore new opportunities — Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa . 2024-02-24 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Ronke Giwa–Onafuwa: "I Want To Be An Inspiration To My Kids" . 2024-02-24 . Babymigo . en.
- Web site: Reporter . Our . 2019-08-16 . What motherhood has taught me — Ronke Giwa . 2024-02-24 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Network . Brand . 2022-02-04 . Book Review: Lara's Lessons By Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa - Brand Network . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
- Web site: mobileapp . 2022-03-03 . Life Through The Lens Of An Adolescent Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa . 2024-02-27 . PURE ENTERTAINMENT . en-US.
- Web site: Lulu Learns by Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa & Tobani Onafuwa – MasterKids . 2024-02-24 . themasterkids.com.
- News: Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa calls for intentional parenting at second book launch . . 11 August 2023 . 29 February 2024.
- Web site: Admin . 2017-12-10 . Day Saheed,Others Stormed Ibadan For PERA Awards PM Parrot . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
- Web site: Bada . Ayo . 2023-07-31 . Kanyinsola Balogun-Kuku Unveils Book To Support Children's Cognitive Development . 2024-02-24 . Independent Newspaper Nigeria . en-GB.