Olive Emodi

Olive Emodi is a distinguished Lawyer and multi-award-winning media professional with over a decade of expertise across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. Renowned for her versatility, eloquence, and commanding presence, she is one of Nigeria’s most respected voices in news, current affairs, and live event hosting.

About

A two-time recipient of the prestigious ELOY Award for TV Personality of the Year (2016 & 2022) and winner of The Future Awards Africa Prize for TV Presenter of the Year (2018), Olive has consistently been recognised for her excellence in journalism and media. That same year, she was celebrated as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women by Leading Ladies Africa. She is currently the co-host of ‘BREAKFAST CENTRAL’, the flagship daily news and current affairs programme on News Central Television (DSTV 422, GOTV 23), where she delivers incisive analysis and interviews influential voices from across Africa every weekday from 7:00am to 9:00am. Beyond television, Olive is a highly sought-after Master of Ceremonies, bringing exceptional poise and professionalism to high-level events spanning corporate, policy, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. Her legal training, combined with her media experience, makes her a compelling communicator adept at engaging diverse audiences with clarity, depth, and charm.