Kolade Dominate Olowu

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Victor Akolade Olowu
Born (1992-10-08) 8 October 1992 (age 31)
Other namesKolade Dominate, Mr Dominate
OccupationOn-air personality
Organization(s)Inspiration 92. 3 FM Lagos, [1] 1008 World
TelevisionAIT & MITV

Victor Akolade Olowu (born October 8, 1992) is a Nigerian on-air personality and media entrepreneur, popularly known as Kolade, Mr. Dominate, or Kolade Dominate. [2]

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Early life

He was born on October 8, 1992, in Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Mayflower School in Ikenne for his secondary education and pursued further studies in presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. He also has a digital multimedia technology degree from Highland College of Technology and a degree in mass communication from the Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion and the Université Protestante de l'Afrique de l'Ouest in Porto Novo, Benin.

Career

After completing training at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, now known as the Broadcasting Academy of Nigeria, to study presentation, he decided to focus on his broadcasting career with the assistance of DJs ShyShy Shyllon and Boombastic, among others, who helped him refine his skills. He began his broadcasting career in 2013 at Star FM in Lagos as the host of the radio drive-time show, where he worked for about two years before moving on to host other radio programs.

After two years of handling radio programs, he secured a deal with Starlite Online Radio, where he managed programming and productions for six months. He then transitioned to Nigeria's first private radio station, Raypower FM. After a brief period with the Lagos branch, he moved to Ray Power 95.1 FM in Ibadan in January 2015. During his tenure, he served as the head of production and programs, anchoring shows such as the ‘’Ultimate Morning Show,’’ ‘’Raypower Lounge,’’ ‘’Soul Serenade,’’ ‘’Power Play’’ drive-time show on weekdays, the Saturday evening groove, and the Sunday afternoon special.

He resigned on November 30th, 2018, and joined Splash 105.5 FM Ibadan, where he hosted programs such as the Smooth Home Drive on weekdays, Men United, Juicy Friday Night, Morning Splash Xtra, and his brainchild program, The Splash Music Box, which still airs on Saturdays. He resigned on Christmas Day in December 2020 and joined Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos, where he currently hosts the breakfast jam from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., among other radio programs.

In 2018, Kolade established the fast-rising talent promotion, PR, and management outfit ‘’10O8World’’, which currently represents artists such as Dotman, Sean Tizzle, DJ Neptune, Jaywon, Naomi, ID Cabasa, and others who are still in development. 10O8 World is recognized as one of Nigeria's fast-rising management outfits. Over the years, the firm has promoted a wide range of Afrobeat artists and their songs, including "Akube," "My Woman," "Feelings," and "Enugbe" by Dotman, "Economy" by 9ice, "Totori" by ID Cabasa featuring Wizkid and Olamide, "Nobody Fine Pass You" by T Classic, and "Cunny Cunny" by BBNaija star Debie Rise, as well as tracks by Tanasha Donna from Kenya. Kolade has conducted interviews with major entertainment stakeholders and players, including Dbanj, Chike, Terry Apala, 2baba, Joeboy, DJ Neptune, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Banky W, DJ Kaywise, Teni, 9ice, ID Cabasa, Mayorkun, Oxlade, Tems, Dremo, Jaywon, Olamide, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Tems, Vector, and Cute Abiola, among others.

Awards

Kolade has been recognized as one of the most influential media personalities in the southern region of Nigeria. He has been nominated and recognized by several award-organizing bodies and has won numerous awards and recognitions. In 2017, he was awarded the on-air personality of the year at the MAYA Awards. He was also awarded the same award category in the Cool Wealth Awards in 2018, the Ice Gate Awards in 2018, and the JKRUE All Youths Awards in 2019. In July 2018, he was awarded as one of the most influential media personnel in the southwest of Nigeria and was also enlisted among radiocasting's most influential OAPs across the country in 2020. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kolade Dominate". Inspiration 92.3 FM. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  2. ↑ "On Air Personalities Need To Think Outside The Box - Kolade Dominate". TribuneonlineNG. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
  3. ↑ "Despite all, 2020 has been a great year for me – Kolade Dominate". vanguardngr.com. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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