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sensation, and the show was seen by millions of viewers in the continent. Osakioduwa inked a deal with MNET Africa to continue to host Big
Brother Africa, making him the most sought after reality television host in Nigeria / Africa to date. He says, "BBA was the first show I’d done of this magnitude, it was amazing to be in 40-million homes across Africa all at once. At first it’s super intimidating, but you get used to it before the end of the season.".
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Olohije Osakioduwa were married in a church ceremony on 3 October 2008 in Lagos after four years of friendship and a year of dating. In an interview with The Expatriate Magazine, "Olo was the only friend who seemed to get me and did not want to change me…". The couple have two
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Kulture". He has been the host for almost all the shows for Rhythm 93.7 FM at one time or another. He's currently on the "Morning Drive" with co-host Anita ‘Omaliicha’ and "Dance Party with IK".
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