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Amele was born 14 November 1983 in [[Nigeria]] and developed an interest in broadcasting at 14. He worked as a backup host for [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]]'s UNIZIK FM radio station on a show called ''International Affairs''. His first talk show debuted in 2010 at a radio station in [[Awka]] and focused on both national and international politics through his own commentary and listener calls. The same year, he was awarded a UK grant to produce a documentary about climate change's effect on [[Lagos]]; his film was later nominated for the Climate Change TV Award.<ref name=":6">{{cite web|date=2016-06-30|title=Are West African Countries in ECO(WAS) – Walking Away Slowly|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/are-west-african-countries-in-ecowas-walking-away-slowly/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, he joined [[Cool FM Nigeria]] and the now-defunct magazine ''[[Next (Nigeria)|234Next]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.coolfm.ng|title=#1 Hit Music Station - Cool FM Nigeria|website=Cool FM Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-28}}</ref> While at Cool FM, he helped establish and develop [[Nigeria Info]], now a network of talk radio stations.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |title=Femi D. Amele |url=https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/femi-d-amele/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Nigeria Info FM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://muckrack.com/femi-amele/bio|title=Femi Amele's Biography - Muck Rack|website=muckrack.com}}</ref> Amele has worked at [[101.9 Jay FM Jos|101.9 Jay FM]], [[Nigeria Info]], [[Amplified Radio (Nigeria)|Amplified Radio]], and GAlpha Media in a variety of positions, from programme director to board chairman. He has hosted regular shows such as ''Morning Crossfire with FemiDlive'' (2019, [[Nigeria Info]] and ''Let's Talk with Femi D'' (95.1 Abuja) as well as specials such as ''Ready to Run Radio'' ahead of the [[2019 Nigerian general election|2019 election]]. Amele is also a founder of music and talk show app VibingLive; an advisory board member for the iRead Nigeria Project; and has interviewed people such as [[Jerry Gana]], [[Lai Mohammed]], [[Audu Maikori]], and [[2Baba]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/04/10/inec-worried-over-technology-intercepts-in-electoral-process/|title=INEC Worried over Technology Intercepts in Electoral Process|date=2018-04-10|website=thisdaylive.com|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}</ref> During his career, he has written for ''[[Opera (company)|Opera News Hub]]'', which is an online money making platform for writers in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.infopawa.com.ng/how-to-make-money-on-opera-news/ | title=How to Make Money on Opera News with Your Writing Hustle -2022 Guide | date=25 August 2022 }}</ref> He has also written for''Mbele'', ''[[Legit.ng]]'', and ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]''<ref name=":6" /> and produced a number of documentaries, including ''Anything For Us'' about government bribery and corruption in Nigeria (with the support of YIAGA Africa and the [[MacArthur Foundation]] and ''High and Dry'' about drug abuse. Also a winner of [https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-2nd-preventepidemicsnaija-journalism-fellowship/ Nigeria Health Watch] and recipients of the 2nd #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Fellowship.
Amele was born 14 November 1983 in [[Nigeria]] and developed an interest in broadcasting at 14. He worked as a backup host for [[Nnamdi Azikiwe University]]'s UNIZIK FM radio station on a show called ''International Affairs''. His first talk show debuted in 2010 at a radio station in [[Awka]] and focused on both national and international politics through his own commentary and listener calls. The same year, he was awarded a UK grant to produce a documentary about climate change's effect on [[Lagos]]; his film was later nominated for the Climate Change TV Award.<ref name=":6">{{cite web|date=2016-06-30|title=Are West African Countries in ECO(WAS) – Walking Away Slowly|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/are-west-african-countries-in-ecowas-walking-away-slowly/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, he joined [[Cool FM Nigeria]] and the now-defunct magazine ''[[Next (Nigeria)|234Next]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.coolfm.ng|title=#1 Hit Music Station - Cool FM Nigeria|website=Cool FM Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-28}}</ref> While at Cool FM, he helped establish and develop [[Nigeria Info]], now a network of talk radio stations.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |title=Femi D. Amele |url=https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/femi-d-amele/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Nigeria Info FM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://muckrack.com/femi-amele/bio|title=Femi Amele's Biography - Muck Rack|website=muckrack.com}}</ref> Amele has worked at [[101.9 Jay FM Jos|101.9 Jay FM]], [[Nigeria Info]], [[Amplified Radio (Nigeria)|Amplified Radio]], and GAlpha Media in a variety of positions, from programme director to board chairman. He has hosted regular shows such as ''Morning Crossfire with FemiDlive'' (2019, [[Nigeria Info]] and ''Let's Talk with Femi D'' (95.1 Abuja) as well as specials such as ''Ready to Run Radio'' ahead of the [[2019 Nigerian general election|2019 election]]. Amele is also a founder of music and talk show app VibingLive; an advisory board member for the iRead Nigeria Project; and has interviewed people such as [[Jerry Gana]], [[Lai Mohammed]], [[Audu Maikori]], and [[2Baba]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/04/10/inec-worried-over-technology-intercepts-in-electoral-process/|title=INEC Worried over Technology Intercepts in Electoral Process|date=2018-04-10|website=thisdaylive.com|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}</ref> During his career, he has written for ''[[Opera (company)|Opera News Hub]]'', which is an online money making platform for writers in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.infopawa.com.ng/how-to-make-money-on-opera-news/ | title=How to Make Money on Opera News with Your Writing Hustle -2022 Guide | date=25 August 2022 }}</ref> He has also written for''Mbele'', ''[[Legit.ng]]'', and ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]''<ref name=":6" /> and produced a number of documentaries, including ''Anything For Us'' about government bribery and corruption in Nigeria (with the support of YIAGA Africa and the [[MacArthur Foundation]] and ''High and Dry'' about drug abuse. Also a winner of [https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-2nd-preventepidemicsnaija-journalism-fellowship/ Nigeria Health Watch] and recipients of the 2nd #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Fellowship.


In 2019, he was awarded an honourary doctorate from [[Youth Education and Leadership Initiative]] in Conflict Management and Development, and holds a certificate from the International Business Management Institute in Strategic Management; a certificate in global diplomacy from [[University of London]]; and a certificate in operation management strategy from the [[Metropolitan School Of Business Management]] in the UK. In 2020, he was named a Fellow by [https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-2nd-preventepidemicsnaija-journalism-fellowship/ Nigeria Health Watch]. He resides in Lagos.
In 2019, he was awarded an honourary doctorate from [[Youth Education and Leadership Initiative]] in Conflict Management and Development, and holds a certificate from the International Business Management Institute in Strategic Management; a certificate in global diplomacy from [[University of London]]; and a certificate in operation management strategy from the Metropolitan School Of Business Management in the UK. In 2020, he was named a Fellow by [https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/the-2nd-preventepidemicsnaija-journalism-fellowship/ Nigeria Health Watch]. He resides in Lagos.


[[File:Honorary Doctorate in Conflict Management.jpg|thumb|Shortly after receiving a Honourary Doctorate Award on Conflict Management]]
[[File:Honorary Doctorate in Conflict Management.jpg|thumb|Shortly after receiving a Honourary Doctorate Award on Conflict Management]]

Revision as of 14:31, 2 December 2022

Femi D Amele
BornNovember 14, 1983
NationalityNigeria
Occupation(s)Nigerian broadcaster and multimedia journalist.
AwardsNominated for Climate Change TV Award in 2010.Economic Power Award 2015.Guardian, Beacon of Literacy Award 2015.

Amele Adefemi Olubunmi D. (b. 14 November), more popularly known as Femi D, is a Nigerian Radio and TV broadcaster, talk show host, web series producer, and political journalist.[1] Frequent topics of discussion on his shows include national policy development, macro-economics, governance, and international affairs. In 2020, he was listed in the top 100 media personalities of the year by YNaija.[2]

Biography

Femi D Amele in broadcast studio

Amele was born 14 November 1983 in Nigeria and developed an interest in broadcasting at 14. He worked as a backup host for Nnamdi Azikiwe University's UNIZIK FM radio station on a show called International Affairs. His first talk show debuted in 2010 at a radio station in Awka and focused on both national and international politics through his own commentary and listener calls. The same year, he was awarded a UK grant to produce a documentary about climate change's effect on Lagos; his film was later nominated for the Climate Change TV Award.[3] In 2011, he joined Cool FM Nigeria and the now-defunct magazine 234Next.[4] While at Cool FM, he helped establish and develop Nigeria Info, now a network of talk radio stations.[5][6] Amele has worked at 101.9 Jay FM, Nigeria Info, Amplified Radio, and GAlpha Media in a variety of positions, from programme director to board chairman. He has hosted regular shows such as Morning Crossfire with FemiDlive (2019, Nigeria Info and Let's Talk with Femi D (95.1 Abuja) as well as specials such as Ready to Run Radio ahead of the 2019 election. Amele is also a founder of music and talk show app VibingLive; an advisory board member for the iRead Nigeria Project; and has interviewed people such as Jerry Gana, Lai Mohammed, Audu Maikori, and 2Baba.[7] During his career, he has written for Opera News Hub, which is an online money making platform for writers in Nigeria.[8] He has also written forMbele, Legit.ng, and Vanguard[3] and produced a number of documentaries, including Anything For Us about government bribery and corruption in Nigeria (with the support of YIAGA Africa and the MacArthur Foundation and High and Dry about drug abuse. Also a winner of Nigeria Health Watch and recipients of the 2nd #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Fellowship.

In 2019, he was awarded an honourary doctorate from Youth Education and Leadership Initiative in Conflict Management and Development, and holds a certificate from the International Business Management Institute in Strategic Management; a certificate in global diplomacy from University of London; and a certificate in operation management strategy from the Metropolitan School Of Business Management in the UK. In 2020, he was named a Fellow by Nigeria Health Watch. He resides in Lagos.

Shortly after receiving a Honourary Doctorate Award on Conflict Management

Election activism

Amele is an active member of the #NotTooYoungToRun movement, which advocates for a bill to lower the age eligibility requirements for Nigerian elected officials. He wrote and narrated the documentary Young Lawmakers Credit 'Not Too Young To Run' Law For Their Emergence in collaboration with YIAGA Africa; made Facing Vote Buying in Elections ahead of the 2019 election; and made How Young People Fared in Contesting in 2019 Elections, which aired on Channels TV. With the support of YIAGA Africa and the European Union, he co-hosted Ready to Run Radio on Nigeria Info, also before the 2019 election. He has also done voiceover work for the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Recognition

References

  1. ^ "Femi D Amele on Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards Broadcasters Database". me.nigerianbroadcastersmeritawards.com.
  2. ^ Omoruyi, Omoleye (2020-05-22). "The Media 100 2020 list, the culture curators, the fourth estate". YNaija. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  3. ^ a b "Are West African Countries in ECO(WAS) – Walking Away Slowly". Vanguard News. 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  4. ^ "#1 Hit Music Station - Cool FM Nigeria". Cool FM Nigeria. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  5. ^ "Femi D. Amele". Nigeria Info FM. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  6. ^ "Femi Amele's Biography - Muck Rack". muckrack.com.
  7. ^ "INEC Worried over Technology Intercepts in Electoral Process". thisdaylive.com. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  8. ^ "How to Make Money on Opera News with Your Writing Hustle -2022 Guide". 25 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2018-04-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ NBMA (28 February 2016). "In Breaking News: BEHOLD! Winners at 6th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA)". Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards.

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