Adelani Ogunrinade
Adelani is a quintessential creative and fervent journalist, making waves in the TV broadcast space with his passion for quality reporting. Born in London and based in South Africa, Adelani embarked on his media career in 2009 after completing a Bachelor’s in Arts, majoring in Media Studies and English at the University of Witwatersrand.
Throughout his decade-long journey in media, Adelani has served as a feature writer, sports analyst, editor, and sports presenter, showcasing his diverse skill set. His career highlights include a celebrated role as a senior broadcaster at Kwese Sports, where he conducted panel discussions and interviews with sporting legends, including coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Expanding his coverage to high-profile events, Adelani reported on AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, while also hosting top SABC football shows like “Desert Battle” and “Fut Afrique,” providing insightful commentary and updates on Africa’s football scene.
Adelani’s illustrious career has seen him interview sporting icons like Jay Jay Okocha and Grammy award-winning singer Zakes Bantwini, adding depth to his storytelling repertoire.
With an infectious sense of humor and an amiable on-screen persona, Adelani has endeared himself to audiences as a beloved sports and entertainment TV personality. Today, he continues to offer advisory, consulting, and freelance services to media and broadcast entities seeking unbiased, quality journalism from a pan-African perspective, driven by his passion for authentic storytelling and widespread information dissemination.