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Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, also known as Ronnie G, is a Nigerian radio presenter and broadcaster She received the Nigerian Broadcasting Award for Most Popular Radio Personality (Southwest Zone).
Early life and education
Ronke Giwa was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. She attended Lagos State University where she studied English language and literature. 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.
Career
Ronke Giwa joined the broadcasting industry during her year with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ibadan. She has worked with Splash FM in Ibadan as a radio presenter since 2009, and heads the digital media unit. She is also the host of the popular morning show Morning Splash'".
She also sometimes writes books, and is the author of two books: Lara's Lessons and Lulu Learns.
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.
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.
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.
Personal life
Ronke Giwa got engaged to Adebajo Onafuwa on 4 June, 2016. They have three children.
Bibliography
Lara's Lessons: a book on life through the lens of an adolescent.
Lulu Learns: a children's book.
Awards and nominations
Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Award: Best Newscaster 2017 and 2019.
Nigerian Broadcasting Award for Most Popular Radio Personality (Southwest Zone).
References
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- Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa
- Ronke (name)
- Lagos State
- Splash FM (Nigeria)
- List of people from Lagos
- University of Ibadan
