Ikorodu Oga Radio

https://ikoroduradio.com
Ikorodu Oga Radio is an online community radio and hyperlocal news service focused on the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State. Founded in 2016 by community media entrepreneur Omo’ba ‘Peju Akinyemi, the outlet was created to amplify Ikorodu’s voice, spotlight local achievements and challenges, and connect residents at home with those in the diaspora. It publishes community reporting on local governance, business, education, culture, and festivals, and streams discussion-led and magazine-style shows. Programming blends English with Yoruba, including Ijebu dialect segments. Signature shows include The Oga Woman Show, which celebrates women shaping Ikorodu; Made‑in‑Ikorodu, a showcase for emerging youth talent; Ikorodu Division Icon Show, which profiles notable citizens; Ojumo Ire, an Ijebu‑language programme aimed at elders and cultural preservation; and Sport Talk on Radio, focused on grassroots football. The station frequently covers civic initiatives and officeholders’ activities, reflecting its role as a town hall for local discourse. Beyond entertainment, Ikorodu Oga Radio treats community media as a tool for development—encouraging citizenship, cultural pride, and information‑sharing that supports safety and opportunity. Its founder’s background in grassroots publishing and broadcasting informs a model that mixes live streams with on‑demand interviews and features. By maintaining an Ikorodu‑first editorial lens and bridging residents with the diaspora, the platform has become a go‑to source for neighborhood‑level news, public interest stories, and cultural programming across the division.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Yoruba
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Ikorodu Division

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Radio streaming
Podcast
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
12,000
Instagram number of followers:
10,100
YouTube number of followers:
51
Tiktok number of followers:
4,424

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Omo’ba ‘Peju Akinyemi
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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