Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa popularly known as IK was born on May 21, 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is an On Air Personality (OAP) and a TV presenter. IK obtained his Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Lagos.
IK’s career interest started when he was still a child, he acted in stage plays and at the age of 15, he recorded a tape in which he pretended to be a radio show host taking calls from listeners with his siblings and cousins. His primary education was in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria and later on he moved back to Lagos, where he completed his secondary and tertiary education. While studying in the University of Lagos, he took part in many stage plays and concerts, where he discovered and groomed his talent as a Master of Ceremonies/Host.
Ik worked for Rhythm 93.7 FM after graduating from the University in 2001 , as a presenter popularly known as The Wild Child because of his humorous and unpredictable personality. He also worked as a Client Service Executive for an advertising firm after his NYSC program but returned to Rhythm 93.7 in 2005.
IK rose grad
ually to the spotlight, from when he hosted the radio program ”Rap Kulture” in 2001. He has been the host for almost all the shows for Rhythm 93.7 FM at one time or another. IK co hosted Temptation Nigeria, a show that featured participants from across Nigeria whose knowledge of their country is the major strength for participation. In Studio 53, IK was a field presenter on the M-Net magazine show that showcases cultural events, historical places, music, art, design, fashion and celebrity personalities from across the African continent. In December 2012, he co hosted Lagos Countdown and In 2013 he was co-host of the first ever AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards. IK has hosted lots of top notch shows in Nigeria.
IK started hosting Big Brother Africa in September 2009 taking over from Kabelo Ngakane. Big Brother Africa grew and became a household name putting IK on the continental spotlight. IK brought his candid and charismatic personality to the show. he also signed a deal with MNET Africa to continue to host Big Brother Africa, and this makes him the most sought after reality television host in Nigeria/Africa.
BBA was the first show I’d done of this magnitude, it was amazing to be in 40-million homes across Africa all at once. At first it’s super intimidating, but you get used to it before the end of the season.
IK got married to his very dear friend, Olohije Osakioduwa on the 3rd of October, 2008 in Lagos after four years of friendship and a year of dating and they are blessed with two children Osahar and Micah. In an interview with The Expatriate Magazine IK said:
Olo was the only friend who seemed to get me and did not want to change me.
IK is the go-to presenter, he is charismatic, talented, humorous and definitely African’s favorite.
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