Ola Majekodunmi

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Ola Majekodunmi
Born
Olufemi Wuraola Majekodunmi

Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality Irish
Years active2014–present
EmployerFreelance

Ola Majekodunmi is an Irish broadcaster, writer, Gaeilgeoir, and creator.

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Career

Majekodunmi started presenting a radio show with Raidió na Life in 2014, presenting Seinnliosta an tSathairn and Afra-Éire. [1] She is a frequent guest contributor on other radio shows on RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ 2XM, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Radio 1Xtra. She also tends to feature as a contributor on TV too with RTÉ, TG4 and the BBC. She is also one of the core contributors to the Motherfoclóir podcast hosted by Darach Ó Séaghdha. She has been nominated for National Student Media Awards in the Iriseoireacht trí Ghaeilge category and for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland in the feachtas bliain na Gaeilge category. She was the MC of the Dance Zone at the 2018 Africa Day in Dublin. [2] She was one of the featured guests on RTÉ Radio 1 show Pantisocracy, hosted by Panti. [3]

In 2018, Majekodunmi directed the short film What does Irishness Look Like?, which examined the issues around prejudice and national identity in Ireland. [4] [5] She is a co-founder of Beyond Representation, which seeks to bring together and celebrate women of colour in Ireland. [6] Majekodunmi has spoken about issues relating to racism in Ireland, and about the problematic terminology in Irish relating to black people. [7] [8]

In November 2020 Majekodunmi was appointed to the board of Foras na Gaeilge for a four-year term. [9]

In 2022, she started presenting a new music show, 'Unheard' on RTÉ 2XM highlighting black and Gaelach artists.

Personal life

Majekodunmi was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She came to Ireland with her family in 1997, when she was seven months old, before settling in Ranelagh, Dublin. Majekodunmi attended all-Irish schools, Gaelscoil Lios na nÓg and Coláiste Íosagáin. She holds a degree in English, Media and Cultural studies [10] [2] and an MA in Digital Broadcast Production, both from Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. [1]

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  2. 1 2 "Introducing Africa Day 2018 Champion: Ola Majekodunmi". Africa Day Ireland. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ola Majekodunmi - Hair - Pantisocracy Season 3 Episode 5". Vimeo. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. ↑ McClelland, Niamh. "The 'What Does Irishness Look Like?' video is playing a blinder on Twitter right now". The Daily Edge. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "This Brilliant Video Will Make You Think About Irishness". TodayFM. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  6. ↑ Roantree, Meghan. "An Event Celebrating Women Of Colour In Ireland Is Taking Place This Weekend". Stellar. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Dhuinn, Siún Ní (1 February 2018). "Cad is brí le 'colourism'?" (in Irish). RTÉ. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ↑ Hijmans, Alex. "Duine dubh nó duine gorm? Cén dath sin ar do chraiceann?". Tuairisc.ie (in Irish). Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  9. ↑ "Tuarascáil: Irish Times". Irish Times. 21 December 2020.
  10. ↑ Wayman, Sheila (22 May 2018). "Nigerian parents and fluent in Irish: 'It still surprises people'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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