ToolzO, Naija ‘HOURGLASS’ MEDIA PERSONALITY

Toolz, with the birth name Tolu Oniru, is a Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter. She is best known for hosting The Midday Show on THE BEAT 99.9FM.

HER EARLY LIFE

Toolz was born in London on July 6, 1982. She had her primary education at Talbot House preparatory school in Bournemouth, UK, and secondary education in Nigeria before relocating to study at City of Westminster College. She also has a degree in Business and Mass communication from London Metropolitan University. Her parents are the famous Oniru Royal family of Lagos State.

Toolz’s desire for new challenges had her considering a move to Lagos in mid-2008…she eventually took the plunge in 2009 and auditioned to be a radio presenter at the Beat 99.9FM after a friend mentioned the new radio station to her before she moved to Lagos. After a successful audition process, Toolz began hosting her own radio show in April 2009 and her blend of natural humor, love of most things showbiz, passion for music and strong African entertainment knowledge makes her show one of the most sought after –by listeners and celebrities alike.

HER CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS

Prior to settling in Nigeria in 2008, Toolz worked with MTV Europe and Walt Disney Pictures in the United Kingdom. She presently hosts The Midday Show on The Beat 99.9 fm every weekday. She also interviews popularly African entertainers on her talk show The Juice. Popular celebrities like Yvonne Nelson, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Davido, Rita Dominic have all been on her show.

She was part of the judges at the 2011 and 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards. Toolz is also the host of X Factor West Africa. .

Before trying her hand at radio presenting on the Beat 99.9FM, she gained extensive experience within the British entertainment industry, having worked at MTV Networks Europe for several years before moving on to the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group.

Toolz is extremely passionate about Nigerian/African music, and in 2012 she approached the organizers of Nigeria’s biggest music awards ceremony – The Headies (formally known as the Hip Hop World Awards) and successfully introduced a new category called the ‘Rookie Of The Year’ which gives recognition to talented upcoming Nigerian musicians.

Writing is another one of Toolz’ passions, and she has a column – ‘Toolz’ Thoughts’ on BellaNaija, Nigeria’s most popular lifestyle and entertainment website which she began in 2012. She is also a contributor for the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 show.

Toolz has served as a judge for the Channel O Music Video Awards both in 2011 & 2012.

Toolz was also a judge for the MTV Base VJ Search in 2012.

In 2013, she hosted the first season of Glo X-Factor West Africa.

In 2014, she guest co-hosted 10 episodes of Ebony Life TV’s The Spot

In 2014, she was listed on YNaija’s 10 Most Powerful People In Media list.

In July 2014, she started a weekly feature – Afrobeats News on Capital Xtra one of the biggest urban music radio stations in the UK.

Toolz has graced the cover of numerous magazines (In Nigeria) including This Day Style, TW, Complete Fashion (twice), YNaija! Magazine, Allure and My Streetz.

When Toolz isn’t on radio or hosting ‘The Juice’ or hosting/MCing events, she loves to relax with family, read, socialize with friends, watch movies, travel and SHOP!

Toolz has won a series of awards; she was even nominated for Favorite Nigerian On-Air Personality at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in 2014. Here are a couple of awards she has bagged:

• 2010 Nigeria Broadcasters Awards – Radio Presenter of the Year
• 2010 Dynamix All Youths Awards – Radio Presenter of the Year
• 2011 FAB Awards – On-Air Personality of the Year
• 2011 Nigeria Broadcasters Awards – Sexiest Media Personality
• 2012 The Future Awards – On-Air Personality of the Year
• 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Media Personality of the Year

HER PERSONAL LIFE

Toolz has been in a relationship with EME’s Tunde Demuren since 2012 and it is rumored that they’ll be getting married in this year 2015. *fingers crossed*

The curvalicious and greatly talented media personality would blow you off your seat with her tentative accent and charming attitude towards her job. Toolz is the best and she makes us all proud.

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