Praiseworld Radio
 | |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Freeform radio |
| Subchannels | iOS, BlackBerry OS/10 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Praiseworld Network |
| History | |
First air date | 1 June 2012 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Praiseworld Radio is Nigeria first Gospel online radio best known for broadcasting 24/7 Urban, and Gospel hip hop music. The radio began broadcasting on June 1, 2012.[1] In 2014, Praiseworld won the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards for Best Online Radio Station.[2] In 2019, Praiseworld won the Africa Gospel Music Awards for Online Gospel Station of Excellence.[3]
History[edit]
Praiseworld Radio was founded in 2012 by Tola Omoniyi,[4] a Nigerian podcaster, hosting the Telling Bible Stories podcast.
Overview[edit]
On 9 February 2013, Nikki Laoye announce her radio show titled "Girls Rock with Nikki Laoye"[5] to air for 2 hours, weekly. From 23 March to 27 March 2020, PraiseWorld Radio held its radio conference titled: Faith Hope Love Conference 2020.[6]
Notable shows[edit]
Present[edit]
- The Praise O’Clock Show (With. TOLA)
Past[edit]
- Girls Rock with Nikki Laoye
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Best Online Radio Station | Praiseworld Radio | Nominated |
| 2013 | Praiseworld Radio | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Praiseworld Radio | Won | ||
| Gospel Touch Music Awards | Best Radio Station | Praiseworld Radio | Nominated | |
| YadaMag Choice Awards | Website of The Year | Praiseworld Radio | Won | |
| Best TV/Radio Show | The Praise O’Clock Show (with. TOLA) | Won | ||
| Africa Gospel Music Awards | Best Radio Program | The Praise O’Clock Show (with. TOLA) | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Online Gospel Station of Excellence | Praiseworld Radio | Won | |
| 2019 | Won | |||
| Radio Program of Excellence | Girls Rock with Nikki Laoye | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Ibe, Chi (3 June 2012). "Hallelujah: Nigeria's first online gospel station, Praiseworld Radio berths » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (17 November 2014). "DJ Xclusive, Helen Paul, IK Osakioduwa & More Emerge Winners at Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2014 |Full List of Winners". BellaNaija. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (14 June 2019). "Africa Gospel and Media Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa (in French). Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Okafor, Chinedu (5 April 2021). "#YNaijaChurch100: Bishop Kukah, Sinach, Street Church...Here are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians in Church » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Enengedi, Victor (9 February 2013). "Gospel Singer, Nikki Laoye to host her own radio show". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Faith Hope Love Conference 2020 by Praiseworld Radio". NotjustOk. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2023.