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
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.
- ^ "Past Winners". 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.
- ^ "Freeze Wins 'Favourite Nigerian OAP' Award At Nickelodeon's Annual Kids' Choice Awards In LA". Ono Bello. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.