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Toun Okewale Sonaiya

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Toun Okewale Sonaiya
Born
Toun Okewale

NationalityNigerian
Other namesToun Okewale Sonaiya
Alma mater
Occupations
Years active2002–present
OrganizationWomen FM
Known forEstablishing first indigenous West Africa women radio.
Websitewfm.org

Toun Okewale Sonaiya is a Nigerian radio broadcaster. In 2015, she launched WFM 91.7, the first radio station for women in Nigeria.[1] Sonaiya is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WFM 91.7.[2]

Biography

Sonaiya previously worked for Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Ray Power and Choice FM.[3] She has also worked with Housing for Women,[3] and been the Executive Director at St. Ives Communications.[4]

References

  1. ^ Alfred, Kayode (19 September 2015). "Toun Okewale-Sonaiya Set to Launch First Women Radio Station". The Nation. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  2. ^ "WFM 91.7 Makes its Debut in Lagos". The Nation. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Nigeria's First Ever Women's Radio Station WFM to Start Test Transmissions on October 1". Nigerian Watch. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Nigeria: WFM 91.7 Has No Competitor - Broadcast Expert". All Africa. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2016.