Whether at home, work or in the middle of rush hour traffic, these lovely ladies keep us company with their engaging and sometimes, hilarious commentaries on all things Naija. Get to know more about bubbling OAPs like Toke Makinwa, Toolz and Tosyn in this post:
1. Toke Makinwa: Toke is a radio personality and controversial relationships vlogger on her show, Toke Moments. She’s also a co-host on Rhythm 93.7 FM’s radio show, The Morning Drive. For a season, she was one of the awesome 3LiveChicks who graced our screens along with her contemporaries, Tosyn Bucknor and Oreka Godis. She joined the Moments with Mo team of hosts in 2014; the cherry on the cake that’s been her career.
Twitter handle: @tokstarr
Number of Twitter followers: 50,000
Blog: tokemakinwa.com
Average number of views on Toke Moments: 5o,000
Photo credit: Bella Naija2. Toolz: Born and buttered in the United Kingdom, Ms. Tolu Oniru’s lovely voice and ”naijarised” British accent stand her out as one of Nigerians’ favourites. She’s currently a host on The Midday Show which airs on The Beat 99.9 FM. She’s also the host of The Juice on NdaniTV and X Factor, West Africa. Fun fact: She belongs to the Oniru Family of Lagos.
Twitter handle: @ToolzO
Number of Twitter followers: 357,000
Blog: toolz.net
Reaction to boyfriend, Tunde Demuren’s proposal: “Aargh, I’m going to be someone’s wife.”
Photo credit: Ndani TV3. Tosyn Bucknor: She’s the host of Top Radio 90.9 FM’s Morning Radio Show– the only lady in Nigeria to anchor one by herself by the way – and an amazing vocalist on the music scene. She’s also an actress, scriptwriter and the mind behind One Mic Naija. Fun act: She was born in a taxi.
Twitter handle: @tosynbucknor
Number of Twitter followers: 85,000
Blog: tosynbucknor.com
Catchphrase: “Areaaaa!!!!
Photo credit: Tosyn Bucknor4. LOLO1: Omotunde Adebowale David (LOLO1 of Wazobia FM) is certainly one of our funniest airwaves queens with her impressive comedic timing and tell-it-as-it-is-commentaries. She’s also an actress, artiste and runs her very own NGO for women called the Caring Ministry. Her comedy show, Oga Madame has made its way to stages on Lagos and London, and remains a fan favourite.
Twitter handle: @officiallolo1
Number of Twitter followers: 7,957
Blog: lolo1.com.ng
Hosted the American Ambassador to Nigeria (Ambassador James F. Entwistle) to an exclusive interview
Photo credit: Blooment
5. Wana Wana: Wana has come a long way from her debut on Inspiration FM 92.3. She started off co-hosting with Dan Foster on Breakfast Radio Jam and the late Chaz B on Sharing Life Issues before taking over the reins. She’s also a creative writer with a renowned blog, a filmmaker and anchor of Airtel’s heartwarming Touching Lives programme.
Twitter handle: @MissWanaWana
Number of Twitter followers: 18,800
Blog: wanawana.net
She’s a gender activist and arts curator
Photo credit: Wana Wana
P.S. These women were listed in no particular order! Who’s your personal favourite? And who did we leave out in your opinion? Let us know in the comments section below.
