Toun Okewale Sonaiya

Toun Okewale Sonaiya is a Nigerian radio broadcaster. In 2015, she launched WFM 91.7, the first radio station for women in Nigeria. Sonaiya is also the CEO of WFM 91.7 .

Biography

Sonaiya previously worked for Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Ray Power and Choice FM. She has also worked with Housing for Women, Toun Okewale Sonaiya is a media entrepreneur and broadcaster who has practiced in Nigeria and London.

In an interview she was asked at what point did she decide "she wanted to start a specialized radio station for women"?

Sonaiya replied "Precisely 2010 when 2 of my directors and I decided to activate our vision for a female - centric radio station, something different to complement existing radio stations . We applied to NBC under St Ives Communications Ltd. In June 2016 we got a license and to the Glory of God within 6 months on 18th of December 2016 – we launched."