Murphy Ijemba
Murphy Ijemba | |
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| Born | Murphy Ijemba |
| Alma mater | Bayero University |
| Partners |
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| Career | |
| Show | The Popular Side |
| Station | Brila FM |
| Time slot | 5:00 – 10:00p.m. Sunday–Friday |
| Style | Sports presenter |
| Country | Nigeria |
Murphy Ijemba is a Nigerian radio presenter and sports analyst who anchors The Popular Side show on Brila FM. His radio anchoring style has since won him several nominations and accolades at award ceremonies in Nigeria.[1][2]
Early life and education
Murphy was born in Mushin, a suburb of Lagos State, where he went on to complete his primary and secondary school education. He holds a B.Sc certificate in Accounting after graduating from Bayero University, Kano.[3]
Career
Murphy started his radio career as a presenter at Raypower FM in Kano under Daar Communications. He left for Brila FM after working there for 5 years there.[3] He is currently a brand ambassador for 360Bet and Zutasia.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Most Popular Radio Sportscasters | Won | |
| 2013 | Won | |||
| 2015 | Nigerian Broadcasters’ Nite | Won | [6] | |
| 2016 | 3rd Nigeria Pitch Awards | Football Journalist of The Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Nigerian Broadcasters' NITE returns to Lagos". The Nation. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ Oyedeji, Abiola (9 May 2015). "Murphy Ijemba, Oge Ogwo, DJ Humility for Nigerian Broadcasters' Nite". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ a b ""I Was Born & Bred @ Mushin Olosha" — Popular Brila FM Sportscaster, Murphy Ijemba". City People Magazine. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ Fabunmi, Femi (23 December 2015). "Popular Brila fm presenter Murphy Ijemba Joins Zutasia Family". City People Magazine. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ "Murphy Ijemba Joins 360 Bet Family". City People Magazine. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ Neme, Sony (15 May 2015). "Top DJs for Nigerian Broadcasters'". New Telegraph. Retrieved 1 January 2015.