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Victor Akolade Olowu (born October 8, 1992) is a Nigerian on-air personality and media entrepreneur, also known as Kolade, Mr. Dominate, or Kolade Dominate.[2]
Victor Akolade Olowu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1992 |
| Other names | Kolade Dominate, Mr. Dominate |
| Occupation(s) | Radio Presenter, On-air personality, Talent Manager |
| Organization(s) | Inspiration 92. 3 FM Lagos,[1] 1008 World |
| Television | AIT & MITV |
Early life
editHe was born on October 8, 1992, in Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Mayflower School in Ikenne for his secondary education. He pursued studies in a presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. Additionally, he holds a degree in digital multimedia technology 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
editAfter completing training in presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, now known as the Broadcasting Academy of Nigeria, he focused on his broadcasting career with DJs such as ShyShy Shyllon and Boombastic. 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 worked at Starlite Online Radio, where he managed programming and production for six months. He then transitioned to Nigeria's first private radio station, Raypower FM. After a brief period at the Lagos branch, he moved to Raypower 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", and "Power Play".
He resigned on November 30, 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, The Splash Music Box and the Spotlight, his show that has hosted Afrobeats artists like 2face, Dbanj, Fireboy, Joeboy, DJ Neptune, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Kaywise, Teni, 9ice, ID Cabasa, Omah Lay, Mayorkun, Oxlade, Tems, Chike, CDQ, and Crayon.[3] He resigned in December 2020 and joined Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos,[4] where he hosts the Breakfast Jam from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., among other radio programs. In 2018, Kolade established 10O8World, a talent promotion, public relations, and management firm.[5] 10O8 World Limited worked with musicians such as Dotman, T-Classic, Olakira, DJ Neptune, Id Cabasa, Dj Kaywise, Phlex, TM9ja, Lamboginny, Sean Tizzle, Jaywon, Shola Allyson, Phatiah, Naeomi, Uchechi Emelonye, and Lussh.[6]
In a chat with The Nation, he called on the Nigerian Government to look into the ever-growing Nigerian music industry and structure it. The Radio Personality said if it was structured, it would put the country on a global map, increase the country's tourism revenue and boosts the country's economy.[7] He emphasized how the Afrobeats to the world movement has created employment in the country and kept the large youthful population busy. [8]
Music Career
editIn 2014, He released the refix version for Rihanna's Diamonds. Later In May that same year, He went on to release another single dubbed "Dominate" produced by Puffy Tee which was widely accepted, the song however enjoy massive rotations on radio stations across Nigeria. The song made it to the MTN Yello Countdown Chart which aired across 52 radio stations in the country. After his surprise exit from Star 101.5 fm Lagos, that same year, He took a few months break from releasing music. On his return to the music scene in 2015, He worked with Oritsefemi on the remix of his song "Dominate 2.0" produced by Puffy Tee, followed up In 2016 with a birthday release, produced by ID CABASA titled Olofofo.[9] Kolade Dominate has worked with a lot of people such as Terry G, Indomix, Dapiano, Sheyman, and has A&R sessions for top music producers and artiste across Nigeria.
Awards
editIn 2017, Kolade won the On-Air Personality of the Year at the MAYA Awards. He also won the 2018 Eminence Awards and the 2018 and 2020 editions of the Cool Wealth Awards.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Kolade Dominate". Inspiration 92.3 FM. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
- ^ "On Air Personalities Need To Think Outside The Box - Kolade Dominate". TribuneonlineNG. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
- ^ "2020 redefined me –Kolade Dominate". punchng.com. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "'You need strategic partnerships, visibility and imaging to succeed in entertainment industry'". tribuneonlineng.com. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- ^ "Media Personality Kolade Dominate floats new company 10O8 World". thisdaylive.com. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "'Kolade Dominate Olowu: Astute Media Guru On The Rise". independent.ng. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "'Structured music industry will impact Nigeria's economy, says Kolade Dominate". thenationonlineng.net. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ ""Radio Will Forever Be Around Despite Evolvement": OAP Kolade Dominate Speaks on the Media and Internet". legit.ng. 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Kolade Dominate – The Most Enthralling Voice On Splash 105.5FM Ibadan". mystreetzmag.com. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Despite all, 2020 has been a great year for me – Kolade Dominate". vanguardngr.com. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.