TNC Africa Names Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi as Co-Founder and Executive Producer

TNC Africa, one of Africa’s most promising media and entertainment startups, has named Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi its co-founder and co-executive producer. Olateru-Olagbegi is one of Nigeria’s most renowned on-air personalities and celebrity entrepreneurs.

She is making this announcement for the first time since quitting her radio job at The Beat FM in December 2021, after a career spanning almost 20 years with three organizations.

“My time as a media girl has come to an end and now, I am transitioning behind the microphone to explore more creative and business opportunities. I have listened to hundreds of Nigerians call into my shows for 20 years, and I can use that insight from them, the media, the entertainment industry to develop impactful and enjoyable content. I am excited for this new phase and what we can achieve together at TNC Africa,” Gbemi said.

Olawale Adetula and Daniel Aideyan launched TNC Africa in January 2021, a production company dedicated to bringing original African stories to the world. In 12 months, the outfit has produced over 300 hours of television, developed four original stories, and has been recognized by Google as a member of the YouTube Black Voices Fund class of 2022. As she takes on this new role, Gbemi already has a vision.

“Many of us grew up watching foreign movies, and while there’s nothing wrong with their content, I want to see people from across the world consume our content voraciously. It will be powerful to see the demand for original African stories – stories that mirror our socio-economic situation and can capture our essence as Africans. But we need to stoke that desire with powerful storytelling that passionate creatives like TNC Africa can bring to the table,” Gbemi added.

In her role as co-founder and executive producer, Gbemi will take charge of each of TNC Africa’s productions, from beginning to end.

Co-Founder, Olawale Adetula said,

“We have always had a fantastic relationship with Gbemi from the inception of TNC. Whilst I am very proud of all that has been achieved together –  her role as Kemi Manuel on our hit web series Our Best Friend’s Wedding which has amassed over four million views to date –  I am even more proud of the ideas and projects that we have in store for the African market. I am positive that Gbemi coming on board will be a precursor for  great things at TNC Africa.”

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‘‘I look forward to doing amazing work with the TNC Africa team, while also continuing to develop my other ideas and businesses, including Gbemisoke shoes and Speakerboxx Productions,” said Gbemi.

Source: BHM