April 11, (THEWILL) – Controversial broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde, otherwise known as Daddy Freeze, has quit Cool FM, after a dedicated service to broadcasting spanning over 26 years. He started his career in 1996 with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) where he spent five years, before moving on to Cool FM in 2001 where he spent 20 years before moving to Nigeria Info, a sister station to Cool FM and Wazobia FM in 2020.
The self-acclaimed Shepherd of The Sheeple Movement made a live broadcast of his decision to quit broadcasting in March 2020, but he finally made the move in 2022. Olarinde was subsequently announced as the pioneer inductee of Cool FM’s Hall of Fame. The management of the radio station appreciated him during his sent-forth party, which was organised to celebrate his years of professionalism, commitment and dedication toward the success of both Cool FM and Nigeria Info.
Serge Noujaim, the Chief Executive Officer of Wazobia FM, Cool FM, Arewa FM (CWIA) and Nigeria Info, appreciated him for his contribution to the station and for his long-standing commitment, he noted that his input was critical in solidifying Cool FM’s position across the Nigeria entertainment ecosystem. He revealed that Olarinde was instrumental to the growth of the station as his unique views on diverse socio-political issues were top notch. The elated broadcaster also revealed that the stations he had served in the last 20 years were instrumental to the success he has recorded in his career over the years.
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