INTERVIEW: ‘We’re Nigeria’s Number One Radio in Texas, Broadcasting LIVE in Yoruba dialect’ -Princess Jokceebe, Presenter at TNI Radio/ABN TV …We make Presentation in Yoruba expression (one of Nigeria’s major languages) *Remains Official Broadcast Station for Ooni of Ife’s Ceremony in Dallas June 25, Saturday

INTERVIEW:

‘We’re Nigeria’s Number One Radio in Texas, Broadcasting LIVE in Yoruba dialect’ -Princess Jokceebe, Presenter at TNI Radio/ABN TV

…We make Presentation in Yoruba expression (one of Nigeria’s major languages)

*Remains Official Broadcast Station for Ooni of Ife’s Ceremony in Dallas June 25, Saturday

She is very beautiful, lively and receptive. Her name is Princess Adejoke Phillips popularly know as Princess Jokceebe in Houston, Texas. There is hardly any known Nollywood celebrities in Nigeria who have visited America that has not featured on her LIVE broadcast. Princess Jokceebe was a former presenter of ‘Baiye se nlo’ on Roots Radio Love , Washington DC, USA, where she doubled as a presenter of IRIRI AYE and AYELOJA on TNI Radio New York city. Presently, she works as a presenter of Arikogbon and Agbo Ariya on ABN Television, channel 15.9 Houston, also a presenter of Family Palava and Lawujo Wa on Vinyard Television 15.8 , Houston Texas USA. She is a native of Abeokuta Ake Palace, Ogun State , Nigeria, happily married to Omobolaji Akolawole with kids. In this rare interview, she talks to SAMSON SHOAGA/MANAGING EDITOR on the secrets of her Radio Station, Why her Broadcast media transmits in Yoruba dialect, Plans to cover Ooni of Ife’s Ceremony in Dallas, and how her station remains Number One in Texas.

Q: Why do you call your popular radio station in Houston, Texas ‘Jokceebe Radio’?

A: I called my radio station princess jokceebe because that was my nickname during my school days

Q: What is the inspiration behind your radio station?

A:The inspiration behind my radio station is to promote Yoruba culture, tradition and appreciate Yoruba people’s contributions to this goal

Q: How come your radio station always transmit LIVE Entertainment interviews mostly with Nigerian actors and actresses?

A: The reasons for live interview is to give listeners opportunity to talk directly to the interviewers and receive response live , and also for people to appreciate the works of our Nollywood Actors and Actresses in our society.

Q: What are some of the successes you have recorded on your radio station?

A: Some of the successes have recorded on my station is that i was able to transmit to people far and near across the global and make Nigerians abroad feel at home.

Q: Texas fully known as a line of American culture, how come you have featured only a few American based Nigerian artistes who always speak in Yoruba Language?

A: The main objective of the station is to recognise, promote and appreciate people’s achievements especially Yorubas.

Q: Why do you decide to make Yoruba language medium of expression on your radio program?

A: Yoruba is my culture. Princess Jokceebe Radio was established to promote Yoruba culture.

Q: How do you intend to ensure that your radio program is being followed by other Nigerians-Ibo and Hausas who don’t understand Yoruba language?

A: There are some English programs on the station for none Yorubas, but Yoruba is the main language of the station

Q: What are some of the evergreen moments you have enjoyed on your radio show?

A: The Evergreen moments i enjoyed on my radio show is when I receive feedback from listeners while on air, this gives me fulfillment.

Q: Jokceebe Radio is regarded Nigeria’s Number 1 Radio Station in Houston. What are the secrets?

A: Due to the passion i have for broadcasting and entertainment, listeners enjoy hooking up to the station to enjoy their moment.

Q: Do you see yourself acting Nigerian Yoruba movies soon?

A: Not at all

Q: If you have not been a radio presenter/producer, what career will you have been doing?

A: I would have been a sponsor or promoter of Yoruba culture due to the passion i have for Yoruba tradition.

Q: How come you are always dressed in Nigeria’s native outfits?

A: All my programs and presentation both on Radio and TV are mainly in Yoruba culture and tradition, thereby my dressing correspond with my outfits.

Q: Are you a strong believer in Nigeria’s culture? If yes, why?

A: Of course. I am always proud of my root,. I believe in an adage which says “The River that forget its source will dry off.” Let me also add that we will be on ground to cover the Ooni of Ife’s historic ceremony in Dallas by June 25, 2016 in Dallas.

Q: Tell us about the beautiful woman behind Jokceebe Radio, Houston…

A: I am Princess Adejoke popularly know as Princess Jokceebe . I hail from Abeokuta Ake Palace, Ogun State , Nigeria. I am happily married to Omobolaji Akolawole with kids. I was a former presenter of ‘Baiye se nlo’ on Roots Radio Love , Washington DC, USA. Also, a presenter of IRIRI AYE and AYELOJA on TNI Radio New York city USA. Presently, I am a presenter of Arikogbon and Agbo Ariya on ABN Television, channel 15.9 Houston. Still, a presenter of Family Palava and Lawujo Wa on Vinyard Television 15.8 , Houston Texas USA. I will say I am a presenter, producer and owner of princess Jokceebe radio. Princess jokceebe radio is on tunein radio, zeno radio, spreaker radio, nobex radio, application store / google play. our US number is 605-562-6440 or UK +443309981113 or www.princessjokceeberadio.com.