Layole Oyatogun

EARLY LIFE

Layole Oyatogun grew up in a family deeply connected to Nigerian broadcasting. Her father, the late Walter Oyatogun, was a veteran broadcaster whose career inspired her and her siblings. She has sisters who also work in media (including Moyo and Mofe/Mode Oyatogun). This environment provided early exposure to the industry. She studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, which laid the foundation for her media career.

CAREER

She began her on-air career co-presenting the entertainment show Star Dust with her younger sister on MITV. In 2007 she joined Silverbird Television as a presenter and producer, where she anchored and produced programmes including the Cadbury Breakfast TV show, Page 3 (a fashion and lifestyle programme), and MBGN Diary. She also contributed to documentaries, promos, and the organisation of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant. Oyatogun is widely recognised as a skilled red-carpet host. She has hosted high-profile fashion and awards events including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (Johannesburg, Pretoria, New York), Arise Fashion Week Nigeria, Lagos Fashion and Design Week, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), MBGN, Eloy Awards, Africa International Fashion Week, Nigeria’s Next Super Model, City People Awards for Excellence, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, and the Green October Event. A notable milestone was serving as red-carpet host at the 2011 inaugural ball of President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Namadi Sambo at Aso Villa. After leaving Silverbird Television, she founded LOPR, a public relations and talent management company representing clients such as Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo, and Segun “Sheggz” Olusemo. She has also worked as a consulting researcher for The Real Housewives of Lagos. In acting, her film credits include 30 Days (2006, alongside Genevieve Nnaji), Unconditional, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson (2015), Pepper Soup (2016), The Inn (2016, as Frances Bamidele), Whose Meal Ticket (2017), Our Dirty Little Secrets (2017), The Spell (2018), Along Bothering Lines (2018, as Tinuke), Tailor My Heart (2018, as Ola), Mad About You (2019, as Kathy), Double Strings (2020), When Stars Cross (2021, as Uche), Jaguna’s Heart (2021), and others. In 2023, after a period focused on PR and family, she returned to on-screen television with Layole’s Lounge, a fashion reality series she hosts and executive-produces. The show offers behind-the-scenes looks at African celebrities’ red-carpet preparations and style, airing on Africa Magic (DStv).

PERSONAL LIFE

Oyatogun keeps much of her private life out of the spotlight. She has publicly shared personal challenges, including the loss of her mother and past relationship difficulties. She later focused on family, business, and her PR work.

Oyatogun is noted for her elegance, professionalism, and versatility across broadcasting, fashion, acting, and talent management. She has received nominations in presenter categories (including Nigerian Broadcasters Awards and Eloy Awards). Through LOPR and her hosting work she continues to influence celebrity management and fashion coverage in Nigeria. She is also described as a philanthropist in industry profiles.