Osasu Igbinedion

Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche (born August 25, 1992) is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, philanthropist, Political advocate, and social impact leader known for her work in advancing inclusive governance and women’s political participation in Nigeria. She is the Chief Executive Officer of TOS Group of Companies, home to TOS TV NETWORK; a platform focused on pan-African storytelling, TOS Foundation Africa; a non-profit focused on the political and economic empowerment of women as well as free education for children in Nigeria, NatSu Global; a real estate investment firm. She is the convener of advocacy efforts around the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and has contributed to national discourse through media, policy engagement, and public commentary .

She convenes The Osasu (TOS) Symposium, a platform for discussions among stakeholders from the public and private sectors on matters related to nation-building and development.

She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Osasu (TOS) Foundation, a non-governmental organization that provides capacity-building programs and financial literacy initiatives for women, political leadership training, as well as educational scholarships for children. Additionally, she previously hosted The Osasu Show, a syndicated television program covering development, business, and politics in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Early and personal life Osasu was born in the United Kingdom and is the daughter of Eki Igbinedion and Lucky Igbinedion, the former governor of Edo State. Her grandfather, Gabriel Igbinedion, holds the title of Esama of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria. She holds a bachelor's degree from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, and a master's degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

She also completed a certificate program in TV and film production at the New York Film Academy.

Career

Media and broadcasting

Osasu began her career in media and broadcasting, gaining prominence as the host of The Osasu Show, a television programme focused on governance, leadership, and public affairs. Through the platform, she engaged political leaders, policymakers, and development actors on issues affecting Nigeria and Africa . The show, which aired on African Independent Television (AIT), BEN TV London, and ITV for seven years (2015–2022), reaching audiences in Nigeria and the UK.

In 2015, she was selected as one of several journalists from across Africa to be trained by the United Nations as media ambassadors for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By 2016, her program, The Osasu Show, was airing on major TV stations in Nigeria and the UK. As a journalist, she has reported from various regions in Nigeria, including Agatu and the Ogoni area.

In 2018, Osasu won the DAAR Award for Young Achiever of the Year and received the 2019 Social Media for Social Good Award Africa. That same year, she was appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a media ambassador for promoting free and fair elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Osasu is a co-founder of NatSu Global, a real estate and media investment firm with offices in Abuja, London, Johannesburg, and Boston.

In 2018, Osasu Igbinedion, the host and producer of The Weekend, a contemporary breakfast show that covers a variety of topics, including entertainment, lifestyle, and politics, expressed enthusiasm about the show's upcoming launch, stating, "I’m excited for the launch of The Weekend – coming to your screens very soon! It’s going to be epic."

Osasu is the founder of The Osasu Show Foundation and organized the Osasu Show Symposium, a forum for political stakeholders and their constituents to discuss development and welfare issues, particularly those concerning the less privileged.

Advocacy and public policy

She is widely recognized for her advocacy on women’s political inclusion and governance reform in Nigeria. She has been a leading voice in the push for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, advocating for increased female representation in legislative institutions .

Her work includes convening coalitions and stakeholders Driving public awareness campaigns and publishing opinion articles in national media , The Guardian, Vanguard, and The Cable.

Thought leadership and publications

Osasu has contributed opinion pieces on governance, democracy, gender inclusion, and African development. Her writings have addressed topics such as Women’s political representation, democratic reform in Nigeria and Africa’s positioning in global development conversations .

Awards and recognition 2015: Humanitarian Award from La Mode Magazine 2016: West Africa Students Union Parliament Kwame Nkrumah - Exemplary Distinguished Leadership Honour 2017: The Institute For Service Excellence And Good Governance - Service excellence award for The Osasu Show Journalistic excellence 2017: Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award - Role Model to the Girl Child 2018: Green October events award - Humanitarian of the Year 2018: Nigerian Youth Advocacy For Good Governance Initiative Award 2018: The Girl's Show Nigeria Award 2018: Emerging entrepreneurs multi-purpose cooperative society - Outstanding Innovation and Leadership Award 2018: Woman On Fire Abuja Awards- Seasoned professional of the year. 2018: La Mode Magazine Green October Humanitarian Awards 2018: Paint My Face With Glamour, a compilation of Poems by Benjamin Ubiri in Honour of Osasu Igbinedion. 2018: National Impact Merit Awards - Most outstanding TV personality of the year 2018: Nigeria Young Professionals Forum 2018 2018: DAAR Awards Prize - Young Achiever of the year 2019: The Difference Global Awards - Media personality of the year award 2019: Social Media For Social Good Awards Africa. 2019: Media Personality of the Year – The Difference Global Awards 2021: Most Outstanding Person of the Year – Servelead Global 2024: Humanitarian Service Award – Inner Wheel Club of Wuse 2025: Recipient, 100 Most Impactful Africans (2025) – Ranks Africa 2025: Trailblazer Award for Women in Leadership (2025) – Africa Women Conference 2025: Award of Excellence in Women Advocacy & Development – Nigerian ChangeMakers Award 2025: Award of Excellence in Social Advocacy and Advancement of Democracy – FIDA Abuja 2026: 100 most impactful people for inclusive governance 2026: Tutu Fellow