Name: Peter A. Olaniran ( A.K.A. "FabbyGee" )
Shows: Gospel Mood (Weekends) &
Life Matters (Weekdays)
Contact: Peter@unity1960.com
Peter is a man with superb musical taste for music that delivers a message. He has a melodic ear for Gospel blends, contemporary, popular and traditional music from the land of Africa. He has a large archive of hand -picked recordings of sounds from the top vocal house in Africa, music that speaks to the people and rhythmic sounds that makes you want to dance.
He will say… “Unity1960.com” streams a dynamic mixture of recordings that gives definition to African culture. More so, “Unity1960.com” will explore the incredible diversity and richness of the African Diaspora and Gospel moods through the many archived recordings of African music.
ABOUT FABBYGEE’S SHOWS: From FabbyGee’s shows, listeners will experience a musical journey around the continent of Africa ranging from classics, contemporary African pop, African jazz, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Afrodisia and the latest hits. Listeners can also hear interviews, experience the sounds of live recordings and receive information on the universal African musical scene. “Unity1960” air time will address affairs of Nigerians and Africans abroad, with its airing talk show “Life Matters”. Also, On Saturdays through to Sunday’s week, “Gospel Moods” will be inspiring as FabbyGee brings to life the deeply seated inspirational sounds of the African gospel voices. This will be conveyed through words, prayer and music.
As a presenter FabbyGee’s mission is to use unity1960 as a platform to shed light on the African culture, to unite Nigerians from all over the world, provide a place of unity for Africans and to address the challenges of leaving their homeland. FabbyGee believes that everyone can “rise to the strength of a new beginning”.
Name: Peter Efezokhae ( A.K.A. "Lentini" )
Show: Naija For Life! (See Schedule)
Contact: Plentini@unity1960.com
Popularly known as “Lentini”, originally from Edo State Nigeria, and a celebrity party starter all over California’s Bay Area. Because of his desire to contribute to Nigerians in Diaspora, He is currently affiliated with many organizations such as Naija Bay Entertainment (NBE), Nigerian Reunion Corporation (NRC), Nigerian Student Association at San Jose State University (NSA).
Growing up in Ikeja, Lagos State Nigeria, Lentini attended immaculate heart comp high school, Maryland, Lagos. Lentini Later attended the Polytechnic Ibadan and graduated with an ND in mass communication and then went on to attend The University of Ibadan.
When asked about his taste in music, he said… “I listen to a lot of Nigerian Music….I love Naija Hip Hop, Fuji music, and Old school Nigerian music.
Here is what Lentini has to say about a funny yarn about himself: “Arriving at JFK from Nigeria after September 11th, I used the rest room and the automatic flush came on and I thought it was a blast of some sort so I ran out of the rest room with my pants down. I had never seen or experienced an automatic flush before and was so embarrassed”
ABOUT LENTINI’S SHOW (Naija 4 Life!): Lentini’s show will be very interactive and original. The focus of the show will be controversial discussions about issues happening in Nigeria and the effect on Nigerians in Diaspora. The show will also focus on upcoming Nigerian events in the United States and in the United Kingdom covering, musical concerts, comedy shows, and Nollywood movies.
Lentini will be playing the latest Nigerian Hip-Hop songs as they are released to radio stations and will have a weekly top 10 and top 20 lists of Nigerian Hip-Hop songs voted by the listening Audience.
Peter Lentini currently lives in San Jose, California where he works and attends San Jose State University majoring in International Relations
Name: Olayimika Sosimi ( A.K.A. “Dodoiye” )
Show: On Air with Dodoiye (See Schedule)
Contact: Ola@unity1960.com
Oh My Gosh!!!! Dodoiye is the most hilarious fella on the planet earth….Born as Olayimika Sosimi to a Yoruba family on April 16th 1983 is the second youngest child in a large family. Because his family has a strong foundation in the church with deep religious values, Dodoiye appreciates his values and upbringing which shaped his beliefs.
Today performing soloist known as "Dodoiye simply loves to entertain his audience, a lot of his fans clearly said that he is for sure the Nigerian Jim Carey while performing on stage demonstrating his more physical comedy through dance and funny accents. Dodoiye’s love for music began from an early age; when he picked up drumming in Nigeria. Sometimes his love for secular music would clash with his love for religions music. He said…”On many occasions I was flogged for going against parental wishes by sneaking off to attend secular musical performances, one of which was called “Fuji music” similar to a religious mother telling her son not to go to a Lil Wayne’s concert”.
ABOUT DODOIYE’S SHOW (On Air with Dodoiye): His show will primarily be a comedy show. The show will combine standup comedy with jaw breaking musical comedy. He will bring some of his fellow comedians on the show to make the show even more interactive.
We posed a question to Dodoiye asking what he is bringing to the table for unity1960 he said “I came to the U.S to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and I took many performing arts courses in the process. I want to use unity1960 as a platform to create awareness for my craft, letting people realize that Nigerian comedy is not just to entertain Nigerians only…..anyone, anywhere, anyhow can understand and enjoy Nigerian comedy….the key is the “platform and the content”. Unity1960 is a great platform and I have the appropriate content to get the job done based on my background and experience over the years.
His future plan is to combine his love for music with his love for God one day. But being a practical person, he jokes about how he decided to pursue an advanced degree in physical therapy because fame and fortune is not guaranteed as a performing artist. To support his education as a student he currently works two jobs, one as a group home counselor and also as a FedEx delivery personnel.
Yimika is a full time student at San Jose state University, in between his hectic schedule he manages to write new material for his upcoming album. He also performs in local clubs all over Silicon Valley and the Bay Area at large. When asked how he would like to impact the world, he answered with confidence, "I know God will use me to do something great"
Name: Ben Adeyanju
Show: Inspiration to “Thrive” In the Market Place!
Contact: Ben@unity1960.com
What does it take to create success in business? Ben realizes that inspiration and motivation is not enough to create desired success in any business. After conducting several interviews for business leaders in diverse industries through his previous program titled “success does leaves clues” he found great nuggets that he can’t wait to share with his listening audience. They are practical inspirational ideas that are applicable to anyone in spite of of their challenges in the marketplace.
ABOUT BENJAMEN’S SHOW (Inspiration to “Thrive” in the Marketplace): The show is a lifestyle multi-cultural magazine program that focuses on the challenges we face in the business world. As an entrepreneur or employee living in Nigeria, or in Diaspora, the show also crosses over to all African Entrepreneurs’ at large. Benjamin will bring the successful experiences he has acquired over the years through branding several businesses, mentoring and coaching a lot of business owners in diverse industries. Leveraging Unity1960’s platform, he will use all these experiences and will also conduct several interviews on the show for respectable industry leaders to demonstrate to his listeners how they too can “Thrive” in the market place!
On UNITY1960.COM: My mission as a presenter on unity1960 is to showcase unique talents coming from Nigeria and all over Africa. I want the world to realize that there are world renowned Nigerian and African business leaders that practice their crafts using a high level of integrity, ethics, and polished skills in and out of their home country. Not only that but for the World to know that these leaders can teach people strategies and ideas that can take your business and life to the next level! ….Stay tuned to Unity1960 stay tuned to my program “Inspiration to Thrive…in the marketplace!
Name: Obby Vivian Denchukwu
Show: Let’s Talk About It
Contact: Obby@unity1960.com
Obby is very passionate about her home country Nigeria and is exceptionally in tune with the country’s current affairs, with a blushing smile on her face she will say “I simply cannot live without Nigerian news”.
Obby’s hobbies are dancing, watching Nollywood movies (she has over 500 movies in her collection of Nollywood movies), traveling, reading, spending time with her family and most importantly listening to music..
ABOUT OBBY’S SHOW (Let’s Talk About IT): This program is a highly interactive talk show that covers issues of life from everyday challenges facing Nigerians at home and in Diaspora to issues and challenges facing the new generation Nigerian. The show is centered on a combination of audience interactions and short celebrity interviews. The gist of “Let’s talk about it” is happening amongst the various Nigerian communities in Diaspora and also in Nigeria. Obby as the show host speaks with high energy and passion that will get her audience listening and participating intensely.
When asked how she plans to handle the intensity of the show, she responded without a blink….This show is a challenging project for me. I am not a celebrity, but I intend to utilize my people’s person skill to unify and at the same time execute the success of the show, I will leverage this platform to entertain and educate every one that is listening….therefore I want everyone to stay tuned and “let’s talk about it”!
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