About Me
Sports Analyst/Radio OAP
MC Extraordinaire, Compere, TV/Radio Presenter, Editor/Sports Analyst with several years of experience in creating and delivering compelling contents to live audiences and listeners across airwaves and digital platforms. Content provider on News APP with awesome Soft-Skills. Experienced in creating on-air and online sports content as well as anchoring exclusive live sports shows. Possess charisma, fast-thinking, a clear speaking voice, teamwork, knowledge of current affairs, and punctuality. Passionate about self-development with the zeal to take on more responsibilities.
TV Stations History
TVC, News Central, LTV, NTA, Galaxy TV, Hindsight Podcast, Football Anywhere
Radio Stations History
Classic FM 97.3, Naija FM 102.7, BRILA FM 88.9, Lagos Talk 91.3, Hot FM 93.3, Mainland FM 98.3
Summary
Contact Info
Akpan Kingsley
- Lagos, Nigeria
- +234 802 779 7837
+234 805 380 8526 - kingsleyamazing87@gmail.com
Education
Certificate Course in Professional Counseling
2021
Attitude Development International (ADI)
B.A. (Hons) Philosophy
2014
(Second Class (Honors) Upper Division)
Lagos State University, Ojo
Career Achievements
Highlights
- Increased listenership and advert placements on The Sports show (Liberty Sports Ride) in Kaduna in 2015, leading to a nomination for the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award.
- Created the Sports team on 98.3 Mainland FM, birthing shows like “sports cruise” “sports spectakula” and “sports update”
- Increased clicks, installation, downloads and viewership on the Opera News App by anchoring exclusive videos on the AFCON 2019 Channel of the App and BBNaija.
Skills & Expertise
Top Skills
- Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
- Visual Communication skills
- Creative Online Content Creation and Editing
- Social Media Engagement
Expertise
- In-depth understanding of Local and International Sports scene
- On-Air Broadcast experience
- Radio Production
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Professional Experience
Community Product Operations
2018 - Present
Opera Software
- Handles the creation of media stories for either PUSH or CMS channels on the Opera App.
- Transcodes and edits stories to be placed on CMS channels on the Opera App.
- Served as a presenter at the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Them’ first live eviction exclusive video on the Opera News App.
- Anchored Exclusive Opera News feeds during the AFCON 2019 held in Egypt.
Sports Analyst/Presenter
2017 - Present
Sports Vision
- Presenter of flagship sport shows such as Sports Express on Classic FM 97.3, Lagos and Sports Yarns on Naija FM 102.7 Lagos.
- Conducts research on sports news around the world and creates useful content and analysis.
- Prepares sports analysis for each individual show and ensured thorough and exciting commentaries.
- Creates sports feeds for the company’s website.
Head “Sports Desk”
2021 - 2022
Mainland 98.3FM, Lagos
- Anchored flagship sports show, Mainland Sports Update Show as a Sports Presenter.
- Provided sports content for the show and ran sports commentaries.
- Ensured viewer traction by creating online content.
Radio Presenter
2017 - 2018
Star FM 101.5, Lagos
- Served as a Radio Presenter on The Amazing Sports Show aired by Star FM 101.5 Lagos.
- Conduct research on various topics aired and ensure prompt vetting by management.
- Creating online traction through online conversation threads.
- Handled live sports commentaries at sports shows and events.