Bolanle Olukanni

About

Nigerian television personality and show highly reputed for presenting series like Moments with Mo and Project Fame West Africa. She has also hosted the flagship talk show THE JUICE and the Trophy Extra Special Band talent show. She has also moderated events including The Future Awards Africa, the United Bank for Africa CEO Awards, and the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards.

Before Fame

She graduated with double Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in communications and the other in international studies, from Loyola University Chicago in the year 2011. Upon her return to Nigeria, she carried out her mandatory service year with a non-profit organization in Ekiti State. That same year, she and a colleague created an empowerment workshop for young women called Girls for the Future.

Trivia

A passionate humanitarian, she has initiated several philanthropic enterprises throughout Nigeria, including the Olukanni Legacy Foundation for improved equity and social justice. She is also the founder of the God's Wives Foundation which was designed to provide aid to widows and single mothers. The women she met through this venture were the inspiration for her 2019 documentary film God's Wives.

Family Life

She was born to Yoruba parents in Lagos, Nigeria. Her older sister, Ojuolape Asuquo, is the wife of decorated songwriter and music producer Cobhams Asuquo.

Associated With

As a host on THE JUICE, she had the opportunity to interview celebrities such as Davido, Iyanya, and Asa.