Titi Oyinsan
| Titi Oyinsan | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Titi Adelagun Oyinsan October 10, 1985 |
| Residence | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | media personality |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse(s) | Gbemileke Oscar |
Titi Adelagun Oyinsan (born 10 August 1985), popularly known as Titi (TheDynamite) Oyinsan is a Nigerian On Air Personality for Inspiration FM,[1] and is the COO at Amber11 Media.
Early life and education
Titi Oyinsan was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Nigerian parents. She moved to North London, England as an infant where she spent 10 years before moving back to Nigeria to attend Queen's College, Yaba, Lagos, where a flair for journalism was sparked then she went to the University of Lagos to study English Language.
Career
Modelling
She began her career by being in the right place at the right time at age 17 just a year after graduating high school. She accompanied a friend who had heard about a casting call in an advertising agency and got her first modelling job without even having a professional Head shot or photographs. Being continuously shortlisted over a month long casting she was one of 5 others flown to South Africa to shoot a commercial. This job was for the very youthful Orange Soda Brand Fanta and was one of the first of its kind to fund such trip with Nigerian Based Models. She was Dubbed "Titi Fanta" by many and still bears the Nick name in some places till date,[2] After the fame of the Fanta campaign came to light She was on the top of the list for many different Advertising and Modelling agencies. She was in Campaigns for brands like "Coca-Cola, Amstel Malta.[3] A chance meeting with Director / graphic artist Stanlee Ohikuare led to some shots being submitted to Zenith bank affiliates Visafone Network .she signed a 4 year contract with Visafone to be on the sim-card package.[3]
TV Presenter
From modelling, she went into TV sort of by default because a lot of the producers that she worked with advised her to try out TV. So, she started off working for the NTA Network, from there she worked with Soundcity where she worked along side Denrele Edun.[4]
She is co-host of TV show Wake Up Nigeria on Television Continental along with Abayomi Owope.
Philanthropy
She launched a fundraising education campaign for the girl child tagged “#IAmDynamite project”. The campaign has received support from several Nigerian celebrities who have signed on to the project. The likes of Alibaba, Omawumi, Dr SID, Fela Durotoye, DJ Sose, Gbenga Adeyinka, Sammy Okposo, Bikki Laoye, Kaffy, Uche Nnaji, Mochedda, Reekado Banks, Skales, Denrele, Omotola Ekeinde, Bryan, Do2dtun, Sulai Aledeh and many more. #iAmDynamite is an Online and In-Person Campaign created for Titi Oyinsan on the celebration of her 30th birthday. The birthday celebration was set to host major celebrities who endorsed the project. The Central goal is to raise funds to send 30 young girls between the ages of 5 and 12 to school; this campaign is in partnership with the StayInSchool Nigeria Initiative founded by Tricia Ikponmwonba.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "I love African designs – Titi Oyinsan AKA Titi the dynamite, radio OAP". punchng.com. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ↑ "Photo - Inspiration FM Presenter, Titi Fanta, Shows Off Baby Bump - MJ Celebrity Magazine". MJ Celebrity Magazine. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- 1 2 ""She is Dynamite!" Gbenga ArtSmith's Latest Beauty Shoot Celebrates Titi Oyinsan & Atinuke Junaid". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- ↑ "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: "I Don't Think I've Ever Been As Beautiful As When I Was Pregnant" Inspiration FM OAP Titi Oyinsan Speaks for the First Time Since She Became A Mother of Twins". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- ↑ "IAmDynamite set for "#BizFair2016"". guardian.ng. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ↑ "Nigerian Celebrities Led By Titi Oyinsan Set To Raise Funds For Education Of The Girl Child - Abusidiqu". Abusidiqu. 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2017-03-14.