Lamide Akintobi (born 19 August) is a Nigerian journalist and media personality. She worked as a news anchor on Channels TV and as a co-host and co-creator on a show called The Spot on EbonyLife TV with Zainab Balogun and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu until the show wrapped in mid-2017.
Lamide Akintobi | |
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 Lamide Akintobi | |
| Born | 19 August Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, television personality |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Early life and education
editAkintobi born in Lagos, Nigeria is from Abeokuta, Ogun State. She earned an associate of arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee and a bachelor's degree in the aforementioned fields of study from Texas A&M University–Commerce. She also earned a master's degree in International Journalism from City University in London as a British Council Chevening Scholar in 2011. She became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority in 2004. She lived for a period in Tennessee and Texas.[1]
Career
editAkintobi worked as a news anchor on Channels TV.[2] She co-hosted a show called The Spot on EbonyLife TV with Zainab Balogun and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and also produced and presented a series El Now. EbonyLife TV is Africa's first globally-oriented black news television network, broadcast in over 40 countries.[1][3] Lamide is currently a freelance producer, presenter and event host whose work has appeared on CNN Style feature.[4]
In 2015, Akintobi was listed as one of the 50 women changing journalism in Nigeria by Women in Journalism Nigeria and as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria in 2019 by Leading Ladies Africa.[5][6]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Future Award | On Air Personality of the Year | Won | [7] |
Personal life
editAkintobi is the daughter of Nigerian musician and producer Laolu Akins.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Chats with Nigerian-based presenter and producer, Lamide Akintobi". Thea1tv.com. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Lamide Akintobi Lands at TVC". TheNet. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "AY Makun, Dolapo Oni, Bolanle Olukanni, Runtown, Lamide Akintobi are a year older today". Pulse. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ a b Lamide Akintobi. "From the 'C-Stunner' to the 'Black Mamba,' Kenya's Cyrus Kabiru rides wave of success with new creations made from scrap". CNN. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Leading ladies Africa: Nigeria's 100 most inspiring women in 2019". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Lamide Akintobi Live! - About Me". Lamide Akintobi Live!. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "OC Ukeje beats Ice Prince, Iyanya to win The Future Awards Prize in Entertainment | Premium Times Nigeria". 24 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2021.