FAAJI FM: an entertainment hub

Faaji FM an entertainment radio station owned by DAAR Communications Plc, the parent company of AIT and Raypower FM. The indigenous radio station runs on 106.5 frequency modulation. Since inception, the frequency has received warm embrace from almost every home in Lagos and its neighboring States. Faaji FM, airing officially in seventy per cent Yoruba language and thirty per cent Pidgin English. The Lagos based radio station parades household names in the world of radio presentation. Among the best voices from the western region of Nigeria. From the audible voice of Dr. Ambrose Somide (Baba Elemi), Alhaji Dr. Bashiru Adisa Baba’gboin, Banjo Ojedeji, Josiah Wankpa, Safi, Tony Sparkle, Funmi Adenuga, Olusoji Ajes to that of world famous Kenny Keke Ogungbe amongst other vibrant presenters. And the most pronounced producer Engineer Lobe 101. 

*Some fans never walk or work alone without their radio.

With lots of humor, seasoned presenters educates and entertains listeners with logical set of Program Parade. The early morning belt dubbed ‘Oyela’ is such a classic with the duo of Banjo Ojedeji and Olayinka Olayanju. Gainfully, every morning they refresh our memories with the meaning of numerous Yoruba adage. Also, they express and discuss topical issues which according to their presentation, shows that such topics have been thoroughly researched prior to airing. In addition, the daybreak News christened ‘Iroyin Idakomu’ (with direct translation meaning news you listen to while drinking early morning pap) simply awesome.  

Likewise, the evening belt dubbed ‘Bale L’ayo’, especially on Tuesdays the comic representation of ‘Oba Orin Kafata’ also known as ‘Fuji Ata-Didin’, ‘Fuji Silencer’ is one of listeners’ delights on Faaji FM. His creative musical skirmish with guest musicians in the studio is mind blowing and thrilling even though the ‘Fuji Ata Didin’ crooner is yet to release an album. Similarly, the duo of Safi and Tony Sparkle ignites listeners Saturday afternoon with contemporary songs and pidgin education. And the famous Sunday enchantment; ‘Baba Elemi’ anchored by ‘Bruzuma’ himself, the Jagaban of FIBAN. 

*Children listening to the radio.

From all of this excitement, nevertheless, there are notable flaws. A popular Yoruba proverb says that ‘no matter how smart one walks, the head will have its own movement’. Faaji FM needs to curb excessive use of fabricated human angle stories. Most of the ‘stories’ seem to have emanated from the presenter’s flight of imagination. Interaction with some fans revealed that most (not all) human-angle stories are fabricated. Mr. Yusuf Ajibola, a front-line fan of Faaji FM in Meiran Town said that “most stories are not real but people (listeners) still call in to give advice based on human interest”. Also, Miss Feyisara Ajibola, the daughter of Mr. Ajibola said that “actually one can learn from such cooked-up stories and it can also help to make right decisions if such happened in one’s life but it is obvious that not all the stories shared on air are real”. 

Simply Ayo, a barber, in accord with other listeners observed that “such stories are not real but it helps kick off conversation with customers and sometimes useful sha”. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement though.

*Ha! bebe nlo 

This review was written base on much recommendation from loyal fans that never walk or work alone without their transistor Radio tuned to Faaji 106.5 FM. Therefore, kudos to all Presenters, Engineers, Back-Room members of staff and to the executive coordinators from Dr. Ambrose Somide, The Ekerin Oke-Odo of Asero Abeokuta, World famous Kenny Keke Ogungbe and to the ultimate in style High Chief (Dr.) Aleogho Raymond Dokpesi for creating and sponsoring such a benefitting platform.

 A hearty congratulations to the entire members of staff of Faaji FM for a job well done…from BackYardstudio crew! Aaajo'wanbe ni… you say? Bebe nlo.