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{{short description|Nigerian broadcast journalist}}
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| birth_name = Adesewa Hannah Ogunleyimu
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|10|11}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|10|11}}
| birth_place = [[Ipetu-Ijesha]], [[Osun State]], [[Nigeria]]
| birth_place = [[Ipetu-Ijesha]], [[Osun State]], Nigeria
| education = [[Lagos State University]]<br/>[[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]]
| education = [[Lagos State University]]<br/>[[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]]
| occupation = [[journalist|Broadcast journalist]]
| occupation = Broadcast journalist
| years_active = 2012-present
| years_active = 2012–present
| awards = 2017: The Future Awards Africa,
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'''Adesewa Hannah Ogunleyimu''' (born October 11, 1985), known professionally as '''Adesewa Josh''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[journalist|broadcast journalist]] who covers both national and international news for [[TRT World]].<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016>{{cite news|title=Adesewa Josh|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Szirka0_6Y|work=Media Hang Out Nigeria|format=video|date=9 August 2016}}</ref> Previously she was a correspondent at [[Channels TV]] from 2012 to 2017.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile>{{cite news|last1=Okon|first1=Austin|title=Adesewa Josh|url=https://www.channelstv.com/adesewa-josh/|date=9 January 2017|work=[[Channels TV]]|accessdate=12 August 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
'''Adesewa Hannah Ogunleyimu''' (born October 11, 1985), known professionally as '''Adesewa Josh''', is a Nigerian broadcast journalist who covers both national and international news for [[TRT World]].<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016>{{cite news|title=Adesewa Josh|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Szirka0_6Y|work=Media Hang Out Nigeria|format=video|date=August 9, 2016}}</ref> Previously she was a correspondent at [[Channels TV]] from 2012 to 2017.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile>{{cite news|last1=Okon|first1=Austin|title=Adesewa Josh|url=https://www.channelstv.com/adesewa-josh/|date=January 9, 2017|publisher=[[Channels TV]]|accessdate=August 12, 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Josh was born in the town of [[Ipetu-Ijesha]] in [[Osun State]] in southwestern [[Nigeria]] to father Josiah Ogunleyimu, who was from Osun State Nigeria, and mother Abimbola Ogunleyimu, who was from [[Epe, Lagos]].
Josh was born in the town of [[Ipetu-Ijesha]] in [[Osun State]] in southwestern Nigeria to father Josiah Ogunleyimu, who was from Osun State Nigeria, and mother Abimbola Ogunleyimu, who was from [[Epe, Lagos]].


In 2009, Josh received a Certificate in News Production and Reporting from [[BBC World Service]].<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /> In 2010, she earned a Certificate in Governance from Alder Consulting and in 2012, a certificate in TV Presenting from the UK's Aspire Presenting Institute.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /> She also holds a Certificate in Basic Presentation from [[Radio Nigeria]].
In 2009, Josh received a Certificate in News Production and Reporting from [[BBC World Service]].<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /> In 2010, she earned a Certificate in Governance from Alder Consulting and in 2012, a certificate in TV Presenting from the UK's Aspire Presenting Institute.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /> She also holds a Certificate in Basic Presentation from [[Radio Nigeria]].


Josh earned an undergraduate degree in [[biochemistry]] from the [[University of Ado Ekiti]], and holds a professional certification from the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology. In 2011, Josh earned a [[postgraduate diploma]] in [[International relations]] from [[Lagos State University]]. In 2017, Josh received a [[master's degree]] from [[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]].
Josh earned an undergraduate degree in [[biochemistry]] from the [[University of Ado Ekiti]], and holds a professional certification from the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology. In 2011, Josh earned a [[postgraduate diploma]] in [[International relations]] from [[Lagos State University]]. In 2017, Josh received a master's degree from [[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]].<ref name=OnoBello-Columbia-2017>{{cite news|last1=Bello|first1=Ono|title=Award Winning Broadcast Journalist, Adesewa Josh, Graduates Top Female Black Student From Columbia University|url=http://onobello.com/award-winning-broadcast-journalist-adesewa-josh-graduates-top-female-black-student-from-columbia-university/|work=OnoBello|date=November 27, 2017}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In the early 1990s, Josh worked as a child actor in Nigeria, where she appeared in ''ABC Wonderland'' from [[Galaxy Television (Nigeria)]]. She also worked on the soap, ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''. Josh also appeared in theater productions at the [[University of Ibadan]] Theater Art Hall where she appeared in ''Wedlock of the Gods'', ''The Gods are Not to Blame'', and ''Under the Moon''.
In the early 1990s, Josh worked as a child actor in Nigeria, where she appeared in ''ABC Wonderland'' from [[Galaxy Television (Nigeria)]]. She also worked on the soap, ''[[Tinsel (TV series)|Tinsel]]''. Josh also appeared in theater productions at the [[University of Ibadan]] Theater Art Hall where she appeared in ''Wedlock of the Gods'', ''The Gods are Not to Blame'', and ''Under the Moon''.


In 2007, Josh was a cast member of the Nigerian [[reality television]] show called ''[[Next Movie Star]]'', which focused on discovering new talents in the acting profession.
In 2007, Josh was a cast member of the Nigerian reality television show called ''[[Next Movie Star]]'', which focused on discovering new talents in the acting profession.


In 2012, Josh co-hosted a TV talent hunt show ''Lucozade Boost Freestyle'' with Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu. She also appeared as a judge on ''[[Nigerian Idol]]''.
In 2012, Josh co-hosted a TV talent hunt show ''Lucozade Boost Freestyle'' with Nigerian comedian [[Julius Agwu]]. She also appeared as a judge on ''[[Nigerian Idol]]''.


In July 2012, Josh began her career as a co-host of the early morning show ''Sunrise Daily'' on Nigerian cable news network [[Channels TV]] in [[Lagos, Nigeria]]. She became the Channels TV evening [[news anchor]] and worked as a [[TV producer|producer]] reporting on international affairs, a position she held until October 2017.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /><ref name=KemiFilaniNews-Zuckerberg-2016>{{cite news|last1=Filani|first1=Kemi|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2016/09/stop-comparing-and-start-owing-your-own.html|title=Stop comparing and start owing your own: Channels TV presenter, Adesewa Josh reacts as Mark Zuckerberg jogs in Lagos without a body guard|work=Kemi Filani News|location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=9 January 2016}}</ref>
In July 2012, Josh began her career as a journalist as a co-host of the early morning show ''Sunrise Daily'' on Nigerian cable news network [[Channels TV]] in [[Lagos, Nigeria]]. She became the Channels TV evening [[news anchor]] and worked as a producer reporting on international affairs, a position she held until October 2017.<ref name=ChannelsTV-Profile /><ref name=KemiFilaniNews-Zuckerberg-2016>{{cite news|last1=Filani|first1=Kemi|url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/2016/09/stop-comparing-and-start-owing-your-own.html|title=Stop comparing and start owing your own: Channels TV presenter, Adesewa Josh reacts as Mark Zuckerberg jogs in Lagos without a body guard|work=Kemi Filani News|location=Lagos, Nigeria|date=January 9, 2016}}</ref>


After briefly working at [[Voice of America]] in [[New York City]] in 2017, Josh hosted the Emmy-nominated [[United Nations]] documentary called ''21st Century''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/angelique-kidjo-adesewa-josh-host-untvs-21st-century/|title=Angelique Kidjo, Adesewa Josh to host UNTV’s ’21st Century’|last=Oyewole|first=David|date=21 August 2017|work=The Nation Newspaper|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
After briefly working at [[Voice of America]] in New York City in 2017, Josh worked as a host of the Emmy-nominated United Nations documentary news series called ''21st Century Programme''.<ref name=Nation-21stCentury-2017>{{cite news|last1=Oyewole|first1=David|title=Angelique Kidjo, Adesewa Josh to host UNTV's ’21st Century’|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/angelique-kidjo-adesewa-josh-host-untvs-21st-century/|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=August 21, 2017|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>


In November 2017, Josh began working as a news correspondent with [[TRT World]] based out of [[Istanbul, Turkey]]. In this position, Josh covers international affairs for TRT World News and other news platforms on Africa’s development and politics.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.5plus.mu/actualite/offensive-de-boko-haram|title=OFFENSIVE DE BOKO HARAM|last=Kamanah-Murday|first=Amy|date=3 January 2018|work=5 Plus Dimanche|accessdate=13 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05y0k9t|title=New FGM laws in the UK as Nigeria bans the practice|date=3 January 2018|work=BBC|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=London, England}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.trtworld.com/africa/mali-elections-expected-to-end-six-years-of-political-unrest-19204|title=Mali Elections expected to end Six Years of Political Unrest|date=28 July 2018|work=TRT World|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=Istanbul, Turkey}}</ref> Josh produces the news segment ''The Newsmakers'' and serves as a correspondent at the Africa Desk of TRT World. She also hosts a program called ''Network Africa'' for TRT World.<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016 />
In November 2017, Josh began working as a news correspondent with [[TRT World]] based out of [[Istanbul, Turkey]]. In this position, Josh covers international affairs for TRT World News and other news platforms on Africa's development, politics, and diplomatic relations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.5plus.mu/actualite/offensive-de-boko-haram|title=OFFENSIVE DE BOKO HARAM|last=Kamanah-Murday|first=Amy|date=January 3, 2018|work=5 Plus Dimanche|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref><ref name=BBCRadio4-WomansHour-FGM-2018>{{cite news|last1=Garvey|first1=Jane|last2=Josh|first2=Adesewa|title=New FGM laws in the UK as Nigeria bans the practice|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05y0k9t|work=[[Woman's Hour]]|publisher=[[BBC Radio 4]]|date=January 3, 2018|location=London, England}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.trtworld.com/africa/mali-elections-expected-to-end-six-years-of-political-unrest-19204|title=Mali Elections expected to end Six Years of Political Unrest|date=July 28, 2018|work=TRT World|accessdate=August 13, 2018|location=Istanbul, Turkey}}</ref> Josh produces the news segment ''The Newsmakers'' and serves as a correspondent at the Africa Desk of TRT World. She also hosts a program called ''Network Africa'' for TRT World.<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016 />

Josh has done extensive work on the social impact of the [[Boko Haram]] insurgency on women and children.<ref name=TRTWorld-WomenInConflict-2019>{{cite journal|last1=Mirza|first1=Hajira Maryam|title=Women in Conflict: Militancy and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria and Myanmar|journal=[[TRT World]] Research Centre|date=March 2019|url=https://researchcentre.trtworld.com/images/files/Women-in-Conflict.pdf}}</ref>


== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
After years of reporting in many African communities, in 2013 Josh launched ''Project Smile Africa'', a [[non-governmental organization]] community project through which she works as a community development strategist, identifying key development issues in poor rural communities and proffers sustainable solutions by enlisting residents who she trains as community influencers. The NGO offers mentorship, encouraging education, and cultivates social welfare.<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016 />
After years of reporting in many African communities, in 2013 Josh launched ''Project Smile Africa'', a non-governmental organization through which she works as a community development strategist, identifying key development issues in poor rural communities and proffers sustainable solutions by enlisting residents who she trains as community influencers. The NGO offers mentorship, encourages education, and cultivates social welfare.<ref name=MediaHangOut-Profile-2016 />


In 2014, Josh initiated ''Project Talk2urteens'', a project to raise awareness on the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.shalliespurplebeehive.com/2014/12/adesewa-josh-and-project-smile-africa.html|title=Adesewa Josh and Project smile Africa Team tackle sex and adolescent pregnancy at "Talk to your Teens" Event|last=Shallie|first=Purple|date=5 December 2014|work=Shallie|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/news/project-moves-to-stop-teenage-pregnancy-others/|title=Project Moves To Stop Teenage Pregnancy, Others|last=Williams|first=Bisi|date=15 March 2015|work=The Guardian Newspaper|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
In 2014, Josh initiated ''Project Talk2urteens'', a project to raise awareness on the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.shalliespurplebeehive.com/2014/12/adesewa-josh-and-project-smile-africa.html|title=Adesewa Josh and Project smile Africa Team tackle sex and adolescent pregnancy at 'Talk to your Teens' Event|last=Shallie|first=Purple|date=December 5, 2014|work=Shallie|accessdate=August 13, 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/news/project-moves-to-stop-teenage-pregnancy-others/|title=Project Moves To Stop Teenage Pregnancy, Others|last=Williams|first=Bisi|date=March 15, 2015|work=The Guardian|accessdate=August 13, 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
In 2016, Adesewa won the ''Xceptional Women in Media Award'' for her reporting on women and children’s development in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/salami-lifts-women-with-xceptional-women-network/|title=Salami lifts women with xceptional women network|last=Utor|first=Florence|date=3 July 2016|work=The Guardian Newspaper|accessdate=13 August 2018|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
* 2016: CHAMP Xceptional Women Network, Xceptional Women in Media Award<ref name=Nation-XceptionalAward-2016>{{cite news|last1=Essiet|first1=Daniel|title=NGO takes women empowerment centre stage|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ngo-takes-women-empowerment-centre-stage/|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=July 12, 2016}}</ref><ref name=Guardian-XceptionalAward-2016>{{cite news|last1=Utor|first1=Florence|title=Salami lifts women with xceptional women network|url=https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/salami-lifts-women-with-xceptional-women-network/|work=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|date=July 3, 2016|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref>
* 2017: [[The Future Awards Africa]], The Future Awards Prize for On-Air Personality (Visual), Nominee<ref name=Nation-FutureAwardsAfrica-List-2017>{{cite news|last1=Okocha|first1=John|title=The Future Awards Africa 2017: Wizkid, Davido up for awards|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/the-future-awards-africa-2017-wizkid-davido-up-for-awards/|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|date=November 24, 2017}}</ref>


== Memberships ==
== Memberships ==
* 2016: Junior Achievement Nigeria
* 2016: Junior Achievement Nigeria
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* 2016: Nigerian Leadership Initiative, Associate Fellow
* [[Young African Leaders Initiative]], YALI Network Member
* [[Young African Leaders Initiative]], YALI Network Member
* [[Global Investigative Journalism Network]] (GIJ)
* [[Global Investigative Journalism Network]] (GIJ)
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* Nigerian Leadership Initiative, Associate Fellow


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.trtworld.com/author/Adesewa12 Adesewa Josh] at [[TRT World]]
* [https://www.trtworld.com/author/Adesewa12 Adesewa Josh] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806190551/https://www.trtworld.com/author/Adesewa12 |date=August 6, 2020 }} at [[TRT World]]
* {{Twitter}}


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Latest revision as of 19:35, 16 October 2024

Adesewa Josh
Born
Adesewa Hannah Ogunleyimu

(1985-10-11) October 11, 1985 (age 39)
Ipetu-Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria
EducationLagos State University
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
OccupationBroadcast journalist
Years active2012–present
Awards2017: The Future Awards Africa,

Adesewa Hannah Ogunleyimu (born October 11, 1985), known professionally as Adesewa Josh, is a Nigerian broadcast journalist who covers both national and international news for TRT World.[1] Previously she was a correspondent at Channels TV from 2012 to 2017.[2]

Early life and education

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Josh was born in the town of Ipetu-Ijesha in Osun State in southwestern Nigeria to father Josiah Ogunleyimu, who was from Osun State Nigeria, and mother Abimbola Ogunleyimu, who was from Epe, Lagos.

In 2009, Josh received a Certificate in News Production and Reporting from BBC World Service.[2] In 2010, she earned a Certificate in Governance from Alder Consulting and in 2012, a certificate in TV Presenting from the UK's Aspire Presenting Institute.[2] She also holds a Certificate in Basic Presentation from Radio Nigeria.

Josh earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Ado Ekiti, and holds a professional certification from the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology. In 2011, Josh earned a postgraduate diploma in International relations from Lagos State University. In 2017, Josh received a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.[3]

Career

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In the early 1990s, Josh worked as a child actor in Nigeria, where she appeared in ABC Wonderland from Galaxy Television (Nigeria). She also worked on the soap, Tinsel. Josh also appeared in theater productions at the University of Ibadan Theater Art Hall where she appeared in Wedlock of the Gods, The Gods are Not to Blame, and Under the Moon.

In 2007, Josh was a cast member of the Nigerian reality television show called Next Movie Star, which focused on discovering new talents in the acting profession.

In 2012, Josh co-hosted a TV talent hunt show Lucozade Boost Freestyle with Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu. She also appeared as a judge on Nigerian Idol.

In July 2012, Josh began her career as a journalist as a co-host of the early morning show Sunrise Daily on Nigerian cable news network Channels TV in Lagos, Nigeria. She became the Channels TV evening news anchor and worked as a producer reporting on international affairs, a position she held until October 2017.[2][4]

After briefly working at Voice of America in New York City in 2017, Josh worked as a host of the Emmy-nominated United Nations documentary news series called 21st Century Programme.[5]

In November 2017, Josh began working as a news correspondent with TRT World based out of Istanbul, Turkey. In this position, Josh covers international affairs for TRT World News and other news platforms on Africa's development, politics, and diplomatic relations.[6][7][8] Josh produces the news segment The Newsmakers and serves as a correspondent at the Africa Desk of TRT World. She also hosts a program called Network Africa for TRT World.[1]

Josh has done extensive work on the social impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on women and children.[9]

Philanthropy

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After years of reporting in many African communities, in 2013 Josh launched Project Smile Africa, a non-governmental organization through which she works as a community development strategist, identifying key development issues in poor rural communities and proffers sustainable solutions by enlisting residents who she trains as community influencers. The NGO offers mentorship, encourages education, and cultivates social welfare.[1]

In 2014, Josh initiated Project Talk2urteens, a project to raise awareness on the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria.[10][11]

Awards

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Memberships

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Adesewa Josh" (video). Media Hang Out Nigeria. August 9, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Okon, Austin (January 9, 2017). "Adesewa Josh". Lagos, Nigeria: Channels TV. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  3. ^ Bello, Ono (November 27, 2017). "Award Winning Broadcast Journalist, Adesewa Josh, Graduates Top Female Black Student From Columbia University". OnoBello.
  4. ^ Filani, Kemi (January 9, 2016). "Stop comparing and start owing your own: Channels TV presenter, Adesewa Josh reacts as Mark Zuckerberg jogs in Lagos without a body guard". Kemi Filani News. Lagos, Nigeria.
  5. ^ Oyewole, David (August 21, 2017). "Angelique Kidjo, Adesewa Josh to host UNTV's '21st Century'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
  6. ^ Kamanah-Murday, Amy (January 3, 2018). "OFFENSIVE DE BOKO HARAM". 5 Plus Dimanche. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  7. ^ Garvey, Jane; Josh, Adesewa (January 3, 2018). "New FGM laws in the UK as Nigeria bans the practice". Woman's Hour. London, England: BBC Radio 4.
  8. ^ "Mali Elections expected to end Six Years of Political Unrest". TRT World. Istanbul, Turkey. July 28, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  9. ^ Mirza, Hajira Maryam (March 2019). "Women in Conflict: Militancy and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria and Myanmar" (PDF). TRT World Research Centre.
  10. ^ Shallie, Purple (December 5, 2014). "Adesewa Josh and Project smile Africa Team tackle sex and adolescent pregnancy at 'Talk to your Teens' Event". Shallie. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  11. ^ Williams, Bisi (March 15, 2015). "Project Moves To Stop Teenage Pregnancy, Others". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  12. ^ Essiet, Daniel (July 12, 2016). "NGO takes women empowerment centre stage". The Nation.
  13. ^ Utor, Florence (July 3, 2016). "Salami lifts women with xceptional women network". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria.
  14. ^ Okocha, John (November 24, 2017). "The Future Awards Africa 2017: Wizkid, Davido up for awards". The Nation.
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