Daddy Freeze
Ifedayo Olarinde (born 6 May 1976), popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is a Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster and radio talk show host.
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 |
| Spouse | Benedicta Elechi |
Early life edit
Ifedayo Olarinde was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. He spent most of his early years in Ibadan, where he attended the International School Ibadan. He has a degree in sociology from the University of Ibadan, and is from Oyan Town, Odo Otin, Osun State.[citation needed]
Career edit
Freeze commenced his radio career in 1996 with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan, where he served as a correspondent on The World Chart Show. He joined Cool FM in 2001 and worked in radio presenting, television and general entertainment. He was a senior broadcaster at the Cool FM in Lagos.[2]
Freeze 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.[citation needed] He is the leader of the #FreeTheSheeple Movement.[3] In 2017, he started the Free Nation Online Church and holds Sunday and weekday services.[citation needed]
In 2020, Freeze announced his departure from Cool FM, where he had worked for over 20 years.[4]
Accolades edit
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Freeze has been nominated for various awards and has won several others like:
- 2011 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards – Most Popular Radio Presenter[5]
- 2012 Mode Men Awards – Radio Personality of the Year[6]
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best Radio/TV Personality[7]
- 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards – Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality[8]
References edit
- ^ "Daddy Freeze celebrates his 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.
- ^ "I never denied christianity, Daddy Freeze declares". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ^ "Daddy Freeze Announces Departure From Cool FM After 20 Years". Guardian Nigeria. AKINWALE AKINYOADE. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ . 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.
- ^ . Ono Bello. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.