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Kayode Okikiolu Biography, Wikipedia, Age, Wife, Parents
Kayode Okikiolu

Everything To Know About Kayode Okikiolu Life History, Profile, Story, State of Origin, Net Worth, Salary,, Educational Background, Course Studied, Religion, Hometown, Village, Wedding Pictures, LinkedIn, Voice, Height, Child, Son, Daughter, House, Cars, Old Throwback Photos, Images 

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Kayode Okikiolu Biography, Wikipedia


Who Is Kayode Okikiolu?



Biography Wikipedia: Kayode Okikiolu (born 22 October 1990) is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media personality and Channels Television news anchor and producer . He is also known as "Gentleman of the Press."

Kayode Okikiolu is a native of Ogun State, Nigeria. He is Yoruba by tribe and a Christian by religion.

Kayode Okikiolu is a 36-year-old Nigerian Journalist, Presenter, newscaster & TV anchor who works with Channels Television. He's also a Corporate MC. He was born on 22 October 1990 in Ibadan, Oyo state. He celebrates his 36th birthday on October 22, 2026.

Is Kayode Okikiolu Married? 

Yes! Kayode Okikiolu is married to his wife, Mrs Aramide Okikiolu née Akinsanmi, a Psychologist, Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur, with two daughters.
Kayode Okikiolu Married (Wife)


Kayode Okikiolu Channels Television Career



Bio Wiki: Kayode Okikiolu is a pioneering media innovator and television anchor at Channels Television.

Kayode Okikiolu's job as a versatile senior anchor and producer at At Channels Television, includes:

The Morning Brief: Kayode Okikiolu serves as the lead anchor for this Primetime news and interview program.

Sunrise Daily: He co-hosts one of the most-watched breakfast shows in Africa, ‘Sunrise Daily’. 

The Rooftop: Kayode Okikiolu creates and hosts a dedicated platform for critical public discourse and media industry troubleshooting.

On how he got the Channels TV job after quitting Beat FM job, Kayode Okikiolu told The Cable in a 2024 interview;

.....I just printed my CV in one page. I am not even sure if I put it in an envelope, I just approached the gate and I just dropped my CV there with the security and I walked away. The next week I got a call and the rest is history. So I would say it was providence that I am here right now.


Kayode Okikiolu Earlier Career 


Kayode Okikiolu who has always had a unique voice, started as a podcaster in his church. He continued the podcast when he entered the university (UI).

After graduation, Kayode Okikiolu was posted to a radio station in Ebonyi state during his NYSC and he was also in the OBS during the NYSC camp, he was studio manager.

As a Youth Corper, Kayode Okikiolu was posted to Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation, Ebonyi, Salt FM. He worked with Salt FM, Ebonyi state for 11 months. It was from there that his broadcasting career really picked up. He Ebonyi state for eleven months

After he finished his service, Kayode Okikiolu worked with Beat FM, Ibadan as a newscaster for two and half years before he resigned.
Kayode Okikiolu 2016 Throwback Photo



Career Before Channels TV 

Kayode Okikiolu worked as a Media & HR Consultant, Presenter, Songwriter and Producer.

He's blessed with a voice that easily captures his audience and with that voice, he made a name with TheBeat97.9fm as a Presenter.

He worked with the United Nations SDSN on the SDGs as a Media Consultant, bringing together other media actors in achieving the Sustainable development Goals.

He's also a fantastic songwriter, performer and producer under the pseudonym ‘KLAY’. He was the Creative Director of Lightwalk Studios, a Media startup that provided solutions to Individual and Corporate Media needs.

Kayode Okikiolu Awards 


*He was honoured as Pressman Of The Year 2025 by Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) 

*Kayode Okikiolu won Nigeria’s Newscaster of the Year (2025) Award by the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA).

*He received the Hostwriter Creator Award for Innovative Media Content.




Kayode Okikiolu Education 
Kayode Okikiolu studied Psychology at the University of Ibadan. He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

He advanced his leadership skills with an Executive MBA at Lagos Business School (Class of 2027).

Kayode Okikiolu Educational Background: What is the educational background of Kayode Okikiolu?

Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
Executive MBA (In view)
(Jul 2025 - 2027)

University of Ibadan
B.Sc Psychology
(2010 - 2012)

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM)


Kayode Okikiolu State Of Origin: Kayode Okikiolu is from Ogun state, Nigeria. His tribe and ethnicity is Yoruba.

Kayode Okikiolu Date Of Birth: Kayode Okikiolu was born on 22 October 1990.

Kayode Okikiolu Age: How old is Kayode Okikiolu? 
Kayode Okikiolu is 36 years old as at 2026. He celebrates his 37th birthday on the 22nd of October 2027.

Height: Kayode Okikiolu stands at 6"0 feet tall. He is tall and handsome. He dresses well and looks good in suit. 

His handsomeness, fashion sense and nice voice attract people to him.

Kayode Okikiolu Religion: Is Kayode Okikiolu a Christian or Muslim? Kayode Okikiolu is a Christian, from a Christian background.

Kayode Okikiolu Family: Kayode Okikiolu is from a christian family of nine (9). His family members include his parents Mr and Mrs Okikiolu and their 7 children - sons and daughters. He is the last child of 7 children.

Kayode Okikiolu's Father and Mother

Kayode Okikiolu Parents: The names of Kayode Okikiolu's parents are Mr Edwards Okikiolu (father) and Mrs Okikiolu (mother). They are from Ogun state. They witnessed his wedding in 2018.
Kayode Okikiolu Parents


Kayode Okikiolu's mother, Mrs Okikiolu is a lovely Yoruba christian woman who was born on 29: September 1948. She is 78 years old as at 2026.
Kayode Okikiolu and his mom


Kayode Okikiolu Siblings: Kayode Okikiolu has six (6) siblings - brothers and sisters. He is the last of 7 siblings.

Kayode Okikiolu Married, Wedding Pictures: Kayode Okikiolu got married to Aramide Akinsanmi on 23rd December 2018 in a traditional marriage and white (church) wedding ceremonies held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Kayode Okikiolu Wedding Pictures


Kayode Okikiolu wedding pictures and video are seen below:


Kayode Okikiolu White Wedding Photo

Kayode Okikiolu and Aramide Traditional Wedding Photo


Kayode Okikiolu married his wife at the age of 28 years. They have been married for 8 years as at 2026. They'll celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on December 23rd, 2028.
Kayode Okikiolu Wedding Suit in 2018


Kayode Okikiolu Wife: Who is Kayode Okikiolu's wife? The name of Kayode Okikiolu wife is Aramide Akinsanmi - Okikiolu. She is a Counselling Psychologist, Makeup Artist, Creative Director at Makeupbyara and Programs Director at Beautiful Minds Africa. She was born on 26 July 1990s.

Kayode Okikiolu Wife, Aramide


Kayode Okikiolu and his wife, Aramide met and started dating in 2011 while they were undergraduates in the department of Psychology at the University of Ibadan, Oyo state. They dated for 7 years before finally getting married in December 2018.

Kayode Okikiolu Daughters (Children)

Kayode Okikiolu Children: Kayode Okikiolu currently has two children - 2 daughters. His first child, Kal was born on 20 October 2020. She is 6 years old as at 2026.

Net Worth 
Kayode Okikiolu net worth is estimated at $200,000 Dollars which is about ₦276,000,000 Million in Naira as at 2026.

Kayode Okikiolu Salary: How much is Kayode Okikiolu paid as salary? Kayode Okikiolu's salary is estimated at about ₦700,000 -  ₦1M Naira. He earns other money, allowances.

House and Cars: Kayode Okikiolu lives in Lagos state and drives nice car.


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