He is no doubt one of the best in his generation. Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly known as I.K, sure knows his onions. His confidence, carriage and charisma are also magnetic. Just watching him on the screen or listening to him on radio and you will know that the guy is good. Dark and handsome, appropriately built and deep, YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine has ten interesting quick facts to share with you on the dude who blows our minds daily handling the Big Brother Africa reality show as well as other high profile events and shows…
1. He started his career with the Ben Bruce-led Rhythm FM, 93.7.
2. He once worked in an advertising agency, DDB Casers, as a client service executive, handling briefs for Globacom, LG Electronics, etc.
3. He got married in 2008 to Olohi, who was introduced to him by a nosy aunty, and currently they have a child.
4. He used to be known as Wildchild until he rebranded and dropped that for simply I.K.
5. His full name is Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa.
6. He was born in Lagos on May 21, 1979, but hails from Edo State.
7. His father used to be in the Army and his mother a full time house wife. Thus, they lived in almost all the 36 states where his father served.
8. He attended Essence International School, Kaduna, Kings College, Lagos and the University of Lagos.
9. His romance with MNET began with a programme called Studio 53. This was before BBA which exploded his career to high heavens.
10. He once quit his job at Silverbird to go into advertising. But realizing that he was missing the microphone, he went back, was accepted and even promoted and ever since has been moving from glory to glory.