Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa
- Born
- 1979-05-21 (age 47)
- Birthplace
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Occupation
- On Air Personality, Tv Presenter, Tv Producer, Md Lite Communication Limited, Radio Host, Compere, Entertainer, Public Speaker, Mc
- Active
- 2001 - Present
- Spouse
- Olohije Osakioduwa
- Alma Mater
- University of Lagos, King's College, Lagos
- AKA
- Wildchild, IK
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa was born in Lagos, Nigeria on May 21, 1979, to homemaker Felicia Oviawe and Brigadier General Samuel Oviawe. He is the middle child of five children. He started out on stage at a young age, acting in stage plays and being in the choir as early as age 7. At age 15, along with some of his siblings and cousins, he recorded a tape in which he pretended to be a radio show host taking calls from listeners. IK attended The University of Lagos where he got his start in the television industry on a show called Campus Circuit Television which aired on Africa Independent Television. After that, he took a break from the industry to concentrate on his education and he graduated with a degree in Economics.
CAREER
He graduated from King's College, Lagos and then studied Economics at the University of Lagos. While studying, he took part in many stage plays and concerts, where he discovered and groomed his talent as a Master of Ceremonies/Host. After graduating from University in 2001, Osakioduwa worked for Rhythm 93.7 FM, as a presenter popularly known as The Wild Child. In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps, he left the radio station to serve in a neighboring state. He also worked in an advertising firm as a Client Service Executive, and in 2005 he returned to Rhythm 93.7. He co-hosted 'Temptation Nigeria' and was a field presenter on M-Net's 'Studio 53'. He is best known as the presenter of Big Brother Africa, which he started hosting in September 2009. He has also hosted 'Lagos Countdown Show', 'The Voice Nigeria', and the AMVCAs. He has also produced TV shows like 'Highlites with IK' and 'Comedy Nites'.
PERSONAL LIFE
Ikponmwosa and Olohije Osakioduwa were married in a church ceremony on 3 October 2008 in Lagos after four years of friendship and a year of dating. The couple have two children, Osahar and Micah. In May 2012, Osakioduwa lost his mother, Felicia Oviawe, to cancer.
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