Daddy Freeze
Daddy Freeze | |
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| Born | Ifedayo Olarinde 6 May 1976[1] Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupations | Broadcaster, media personality |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Benedicta Elechi |
Ifedayo Olarinde (born 6 May 1976), popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is a Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster and radio talk show host. His well-known accomplishments include anchoring Cool FM Nigeria and starting the Free Nation Church, an online ministry.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Ifedayo Olarinde was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. He spent most of his early years in Ibadan, where he attended the International School Ibadan. He earned a degree in sociology from the University of Ibadan, and is from Oyan Town, Odo Otin, Osun State.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Freeze commenced his radio career in 1996 with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), where he served as a correspondent on The World Chart Show. He joined Cool FM in 2001 and worked in radio presenting, television, and general entertainment. He later became a senior broadcaster at the Cool FM station in Lagos.[3]
Freeze is also an event compere and has hosted a number of musical concerts, comedy shows, and Nollywood premieres in Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Kingdom.[citation needed] He is the leader of the #FreeTheSheeple Movement.[4] In 2017, he started the Free Nation Church, an online ministry that holds Sunday and weekday services.[citation needed]
In 2020, Freeze announced his departure from Cool FM, where he had worked for over 20 years.[5] In June 2025, The Honest Bunch podcast announced him as their new host after Nedu Wazobia's departure.[6]
Controversy involving David Oyedepo
[edit | edit source]In 2018, Freeze ridiculed pastor David Oyedepo for allegedly lying, chastised him for cursing Fulani herders, and accused him of underpaying his staff. Consequently, he had faced criticism from a number of respectable clerics, such as David Ibiyeomie and Paul Enenche. On 12 September 2020, Freeze expressed regret to Oyedepo.
Accolades
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Freeze has been nominated for various awards and has won several others like:
- 2011 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards – Most Popular Radio Presenter[7]
- 2012 Mode Men Awards – Radio Personality of the Year[8]
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards – Best Radio/TV Personality[9]
- 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards – Favourite Nigerian On-Air Personality[10]
References
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