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Media Icon, Elocution Coach, Fashion Enthusiast and Think Nigeria Host Celebrated for Her Excellence, Influence and Irresistible Charm

Siju Alabi, one of Nigeria’s most distinguished broadcasters and media personalities, continues to shine as a powerful force in storytelling, national image-building and professional excellence. Known for her grace, eloquence and impeccable style, Alabi has become a beloved figure whose beautiful smile and warm personality endear her to audiences across generations.

As the mastermind behind Think Nigeria, the influential talk show spotlighting Nigerian trailblazers and unsung heroes, she is on a mission to reshape how the world perceives Nigeria. Through her engaging interviews with innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, scholars and global achievers, Alabi celebrates the brilliance, resilience and cultural richness of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.

Her illustrious career began in the United States at KUOR FM, California, before she returned to Nigeria to anchor and lead major newsrooms including NTA Lagos, Channels Television, Minaj Broadcast International and Superscreen TV, where she served as General Manager, News. In 2016, she joined Lagos Television as Director of News and was later appointed General Manager in 2018, where she led visionary reforms that transformed the station into a modern, youth-driven institution.

Beyond broadcasting, Alabi is widely respected as an elocution and etiquette coach, social skills trainer, corporate MC and media consultant. Her diction, poise and professionalism set the standard for excellence in the industry. A consistent fashionista, she is admired for her sophisticated style and effortless elegance qualities that have made her not only influential, but deeply loved by many.

Her exceptional work has earned her multiple recognitions, including several awards for newscasting excellence, HIV/AIDS reporting, and a place among the “25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism” by Women in Journalism Africa.

In acknowledgement of her service to community and culture, she was also recently honoured with the chieftaincy title of Erelu Baaroyin of Ilawo Kingdom, conferred by Oba Prof. Alexander Olusegun MacGregor a testament to her societal impact and respected leadership.

From shaping public discourse to mentoring the next generation of communicators, Siju Alabi remains a beacon of excellence. Her story continues to inspire, proving that when passion meets integrity and is wrapped in elegance media becomes a powerful tool for national transformation.