Daddy Freeze
Daddy Freeze | |
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| Born | Ifedayo Olarinde 6 May 1976[1] Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, media personality. |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Ifedayo Olarinde (born 6 May 1976), popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is a Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster and radio talk show host.
Early life
Ifedayo Olarinde was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. He spent most of his growing years in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he attended the International School. He has a degree in sociology from the University of Ibadan. He is from Oyan Town in
Odo Otin local government area of Osun State
Career
Freeze started his radio career in 1996 with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan and joined Cool FM in 2001 working in radio presenting, television and general entertainment. He is a senior broadcaster at Cool FM Lagos.[2]
He is also an event compere. He has hosted a number of music concerts, comedy shows and Nollywood premieres in Nigeria, Ghana and the United Kingdom.
In 2017 Daddy Freeze Started the Free Nation Online Church where he pastors with Sunday and weekday services.
In 2020, Freeze announced his departure from Cool FM where he has worked for over 20 years. [3]
Accolades
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Freeze has been nominated for many awards and has won several:
- 2011 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards – Most Popular Radio Presenter[4]
- 2012 Mode Men Awards – Radio Personality of the Year[5]
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best Radio/TV Personality[6]
- 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards – Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality[7]
References
- ^ "Daddy Freeze celebrates 43rd birthday with lovely family". P.M. News. May 7, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ Oreoluwa Bello (April 28, 2014). "Freeze of Cool FM Itemizes his secret of success". Encomium. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ "Daddy Freeze Announces Departure From Cool FM After 20 Years". Guardian Nigeria. AKINWALE AKINYOADE. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Past Winners". Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. April 10, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ Olamide Jasanya (December 9, 2012). "Wizkid, Freeze, Mai Atafo, Chris Attoh win big at the 2012 MODE MEN awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ Damilare Aiki (September 2, 2013). "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". BellaNaija. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Freeze Wins 'Favourite Nigerian OAP' Award At Nickelodeon's Annual Kids' Choice Awards In LA". Ono Bello. March 31, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2016.