Funmi Iyanda

Quick Facts

Full Name	Funmi Iyanda
Occupation	Tv Show Host
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1971(1971-07-27)
Age	53
Birthplace	Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Cancer

Funmi Iyanda Biography

Funmi Iyanda is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on July 27, 1971 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Nigerian journalist and television host most well-known for hosting on the program New Dawn with Funmi. She is also the chief executive officer of Ignite Media which focuses on creating content in the Lagos region.

She was recognized by former Lagos State Governor She was honored by then Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola in 2012 for her work in gender advocacy including for organizing a trek up Mount Killimanjaro. in 2012 for her efforts in the field of gender equality, including organizing a hike through Mount Killimanjaro.

New Dawn with Funmi started in 2000 and ran daily on NTA 10 Lagos. The success of the show made it the longest-running independently produced show on NTA.

The first show she anchored was called MITV Live, produced by Segun Odegbami and Tunde Kelani. She also explored her deep passion for sports by entering the world of sports journalism. She worked on a documentary for the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations and she covered the 1999 female Football World Cup, the All Africa Games in Zimbabwe, as well as the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens.

Her birthplace and was raised within Lagos, Nigeria but had an Ogbomoso father Ogbomoso and Ijebu-Ode as a mother.

Funmi Iyanda Net Worth

Funmi Iyanda is one of the richest Tv Show Host from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Funmi Iyanda 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student at in the University of Ibadan where she obtained her bachelor’s diploma in Geography. Then, she entered the world of television when she began working as a host for the program Good Morning Nigeria. The show gained more attention in 2000 when she began being the host for her own New Dawn program.

She was recognized as an Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2011 and was also in the Forbes 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa list the was the same year.

Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda (born 27 July 1971), better known as Funmi Iyanda, is a Nigerian talk show host, broadcaster, journalist, and blogger. She produced and hosted a talk show, New Dawn with Funmi, which aired on the national network for over eight years. Funmi is the CEO of Ignite Media. In 2011 Funmi Iyanda was honored for her web series by the World Economic Forum and was named one of Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Funmi Iyanda Dating?

According to our records, Funmi Iyanda is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Funmi Iyanda’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2012 Funmi Iyanda and her creative partner Chris Dada released Chopcassava.com, an web series documenting the January 2012 fuel subsidy protests that took place in Lagos, Nigeria. It could not be aired on Nigerian TV, the web series presents an insider view of the Lagos protests, in which people of all classes took to the streets demanding a reversal of the 117% hike in petrol prices. It was nominated in the non-fiction web series category at the 2012 BANFF World Media Festival, in Alberta, Canada.

Facts & Trivia

Funmi Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Funmi Iyanda celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

Does Funmi Iyanda have a child?

If there is one thing, brilliant Nigerian broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda, guards most jealously, it is definitely Mo, her only child.

How old is Funmi Iyanda?

51 years (July 27, 1971)

What does Funmilola mean?

Funmi is a Nigerian feminine given name meaning “for me” or “give me” in Yoruba. It is a diminutive version of names such as: “Olufunmilola/Oluwafunmilola” (God has given me wealth) or “Funmilola” ( give me wealth )

Who is Segun Odegbami wife?

Oyinda Adeyemi

How do you pronounce the name Funmi?

1. Phonetic spelling of Funmi. f-oo-m-ee. fun-mi.
2. Meanings for Funmi. It’s a name given to a feminine which means “for me” or “give me”
3. Translations of Funmi. Russian : Фунми