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Tokunbo Ojekunle, Lagos (2026)

09/02/2025

Emotional Intelligence without deep appreciation of Social and Environmental Intelligence appears "EMPTY"

09/02/2025

To live a successful life of a Broadcast Administrator, leave out the lines,
"I'M IN CHARGE HERE"

23/09/2022

The fact that you're not seen to be doing something doesn't mean you're not doing anything!
Tokunbo Ojekunle

28/11/2018

IN GOD I TRUST!

06/11/2018

In continuation of our first series, I ask, is there any difference between Public Speaking (PS) and Presentation?

PS tends to address a virtual audience, takes place in a secluded or public setting and in the presence of the audience or crowd.
The Presenter is locked within the padded walls of the studio with the microphone as a means of support. He stares hard at the equipment, almost in a position to swallow it!

The newly employed presenter would tell you that the microphone is the most-feared of all his 'tools of engagement'. Once he's about to go on air, the bad 'spirit' oozes from the mic takes over his composure and all earlier arranged thoughts disappear.

What the microphone is to the Presenter is what the audience is to the Public Speaker! Some Speakers would have wished that they were locked up somewhere to deliver the message rather than having to face the audience! It's a game only two can play. Abeg oga face your crowd!

The simple trick is for the Presenter to know (at all times) that he's only speaking to one person and not the thousands expected to be listening!

The Speaker must also ensure that he connects with a face in the audience during the act. He's likely to span his gaze across a spectrum at the venue, yet settles finally on the face he started with.
Care should be taken, however, in expressing the one-face approach as the victim could misconstrue the gaze for 'something' else especially if the face is of the opposite s*x!

The Presenter should exhibit warmth, attention and engaging poise whilst speaking to that 'one'person.

Whether as a Public Speaker or Radio Presenter, basic skills of communication must be applied.

What are they?

Our trip continues next week!

29/10/2018

The art of Public Speaking (PS), if well articulated, turns out to be magical! One that could make you shift your base of opinion. It could also make you lose confidence in your self and doubt your level of reasoning.

Many have posited that a successful PS performance could lead to a high degree of indoctrination, where for every word spoken, your system aligns with the message and some motivation occurs. You either take a regrettable decision such as, taking your life or getting to hate the subject or person under discourse.

A 'sweet mouth' would deploy all the tricks in the books to try to enforce, convince and confuse you into believing that the message is the truth!

Their styles include the power of oratory, excellent articulation, convincing voice control, undeniable depth of the matter and perfect use of the body and eye contact.

As you make your way out of the hall you'll be eternally convinced that the man you'd always loved was actually a sham! Your heart would be bile-filled that you'll never be able to search to confirm if the allegations are real.

I ask. Is there a relationship between the 'PS'and the'Broadcaster'?

Chapter 2; butting.

24/10/2018

THE GAME IN US

CAN YOU CONCEAL YOUR BIAS? SHOWING MORE CARE AND AFFECTION TO ONE OUT OF THE PACK OF MANY.IT APPEARS AN EASY MEAT TO CHEW FOR SOME; BUT I DARE SAY A TOUGH ONE TO EXECUTE.

IF WE DON’T LET IT OUT THROUGH OUR BODY COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS, IT COMES WRITTEN ON OUR FORRID.BUT HEY HOW DOES THE RADIO VOICE OR THE TV FACE CONCEAL AFFILIATION FOR APOLITICAL PARTY?

THAT’S TOUGH, YEAH. WHAT GUIDES YOUR THOUGHT AT THIS CRUCIAL TIME OF POLITICS IS THE FACT THAT EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT INVOLVED IN ANY PARTY STRUCTURE AS A PRACTITIONER, YOU ARE ‘BOUND’ TO TOW THE PRESSUMED LINE OF THE OWNER. OTHERWISE, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ‘JOY’ BEING FELT IN THE PERFORMER’S VOICE WHILST ANNOUNCING VOTES IN FAVOUR OF THE ‘OWNER’S PARTY?

OUR JOB ENTAILS SOME TINGE OF DIPLOMACY. LEARNING TO SOUND RIGHT AND BELIEVE IN YOUR STORY EVEN WHEN THERE IS DECEIT IN THE AIR! IF CAUGHT IN THIS WEB; SOME POINT TO WATCH.

1. MAKE THE PERSONALLY OFFENDING STORY SOUND/LOOK REAL
2. GIVE A PLASTIC, YET CONVINCING EXPRESSION
3. RELEASE FACIAL STRESS/TENSION
4. BE BOLD DURING THE DELIVERY
5. EVEN IF THE STORY IS TILTED, DON’T TILT YOUR EMOTIONS
6. YOU FEEL BETRAYED BY WHAT YOU READ, RESIGN AND TAKE A WALK.

23/10/2018

WHAT’S YOUR STUFF?

I MAY NOT BE A GOOD GAME-CHANGER WHEN IT COMES TO ATTRIBUTING VALUE AND MEANING TO NAMES OF PEOPLE AND PLACES, BUT WHAT I HOLD AS ‘ABORMINATION IS NOT MAKING ATTEMPT AT GIVING SUCH NOUNS THE PROPER ARTICULATION THEY DESERVE. (AS MUCH AS CLOSE!)

THE GOOD ‘OLD SCHOOL’ YEARS TAUGHT THAT THERE WAS WISDOM IN STEPPING OUT OFYOUR COCOON TO SEEK FOR HELP, MINUTES BEFORE EITHER THE NEWS OR ANNOUNCEMENT IS BROADCAST.

I RECALL RUSHING OUT TO THE CORRIDOR IN SEARCH OF MR. SUNDAY THE GATE MAN, TO GUIDE ME THROUGH SOME ‘OGU’ (EGUN) NAMES,BEFORE THE PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS WERE READ.

THE ‘NEW SCHOOL’ CAN’T MAKE A ‘MINCE MEAT’ OUT OF TODAY’S TRENDING NAMES! A VOICE ON ONE OF LAGOS REVERED STATIONS RECENTLY GAVE OUT BABAJIDE SANWOOLU AS BABAJIDE SHONWOOLU!!! IN LAGOS??

IT DID HIT ME AND IN SHOCK, I BIT AT MY LIPS BECAUSE THAT NAME SURELY WILL BE AROUND FOR A LOOONG TIME TO COME!

YES O! DON’T BE TOO PROUD TO ASK; YOUR PRIDE SHOWS WHEN YOU KNOW.

27/09/2018

READ WITH EASE

The art of reading is quite magical. Whether personal or to a mass audience, it follows a specially set rules, guiding both the reader and the listener.

Some can successfully present what they write, others can write but cannot read. Some, excellent at reading what others have written, but cannot read what they (themselves) have written. Whichever camp you're on?

These tips could be useful.

1. As the writer or reader, you must understand the script.
2. Assume the role of the writer. (you see things from the writer's point of view)
3. Observe the operative words ( to be highlighted during the read)
4. Note the punctuations in the scripts and apply them to the listener's understanding.
5. Your voice, it's cadence, become your tool,. Use it, shape it, tone itto strengthen the flow and mood intended by the writer.
6. Cuddle up with distinct articulation, observance of the phonetic creed and application.

The trick is to 'lift it off the page'. With practice, you become the fluent reader!

Journey through the media world.

17/09/2018

MONDAY BOOSTER::TAKING CHARGE

Being experienced and an expert in the broadcasting field didn't just kick-off with an instant boldness, Ofcause there where periods of stuttering and nervousness which was all a process.

One thing i've learnt overtime is that, part of the broadcaster's charge is to be in charge at all times!

Time and time again, you'll find yourself locked in a bottle of confusion where the next line goes off the tip of the finger, the words fail you, the blind spot gives a blank air and nervousness takes over.
Be assured that you're not alone in this quagmire of thought. Your supervisor, manager, even the CEO could fall prey. As a matter of fact, they do!

What to do?
1. Be composed.
2. Control the nerve.
3. Cover the 'dead air', (play a piece of music or the station's identity/jingle which must always be on standby.
4. Do not run the blame game (at that moment).
5. Think and scribble what next to say.
6. The show goes on!

However, avoid the slips; Always be ready; Always be prepared.

The Journey Continues have a lovely week.

27/08/2018

ONE STEP AWAY FROM REALITY!
How combat ready are you?

You’ve been fortunate to have scaled the first written test. Soon after the ‘wahala’ begins to set in, once you’re before the panel for the screening leading to the audition proper. You have been asked to read from a news script and after the take of the first paragraph …….

‘Hey! Hey! Stop there, what do you think you are doing? I hate your reading style, your pronunciations are poor, your voice sounds so irritating!’.
Complete silence engulfs the room. Other members of the panel of interviewers look stunned at the reaction of their colleague. ‘Whaat?’ The lady on the ‘hot seat’ was so distraught. She struggled to make some sense out all happening around her; she couldn’t. She broke down. The other interviewers rushed to console her!

You would have thought she was out of contention. No! She made it! The lone act on the panel scored her poorly. The all-male ‘jury’ remaining on the panel, gave a resounding assessment! Because in all, her skill stood out.

Tests, Auditions, Examinations, whatever you call them, go a long way in ascertaining our mental, professional and physical fitness for the job or position we seek to be offered.

Don't forget, Different reality checks and requirements are deployed by intending employers in the search for competent hands. Broadcasting tests are also deliberately focused at achieving this goal.

No matter how skilled you are, some interviewers would put you at a shaky edge, so the next time you are up for an interview, don't go alone with just skills but a huge Airbag of COURAGE, incase you get hit by a slightly frustrated employer.

The journey continues.

28/07/2018

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE

In my last post i talked about how people are the linking chain, i'll also like to emphasise the effect of losing people at the end of the chain.

Communication in general is all about the people. Every concept, process or idea within the world of communication tilts towards people. The word in itself is uttered with people in mind.

The piece we refer to as Radio, as to be expected communicates with the use of effective, clean and flawless words, not to itself, but to the listener (people).People we serve represent various disciplines. From the leaders to the governed, each with its selective perception of what is being communicated.

Radio, that powerful medium that makes you instinctively check your wrist watch once the top-of -the-hour news is being read, has a way of not only informing but also influencing your thoughts and setting the agenda of discourse.

Forty seconds to the top of the hour news, news editor can’t be found and no news script at the studio! My ever confident presenter rushes into the newsroom. With no news staff in sight, he picks the closest bulletin he could find, rushes into the studio, just in time for the read. He had hardly signed off when there appeared a surge of the station’s ‘top brass’!
He had just, through this read, set the listener seven months behind time! He presented a 7month old bulletin!!
The chaos that took place can best be imagined! Former Ministers suddenly found their names in the bulletin!

We cannot over emphasize the importance of presence of mind, dedication to duty (regarding the news editor’s flaws) and the power of rehearsals before performance.

We fail to realize that everything we do on air is all about the people!

Journey through the media world.

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