Remembering Kolawole Olawuyi and Segun Adisa, Icons of Yoruba Broadcasting
Kolawole Olawuyi, widely known for “Nkan Mbe,” and Chief Segun Adisa, host of “Labe Orun,” are among the voices that shaped Yoruba radio and television. Olawuyi combined investigative storytelling with memorable Yoruba expressions to bring unusual human-interest stories to viewers. His programme, “Nkan Mbe,” became a household name before his death in 2007. Segun Adisa, popularly called Baba Labe Orun, built a lasting audience through stories about strange events, traditional beliefs and social issues. His work has continued into the digital era, extending the reach of Yoruba-language broadcasting. Both presenters showed the power of indigenous-language storytelling to inform, entertain and keep audiences engaged. Which of their programmes do you remember most?
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