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Veteran Broadcaster and First Face on Nigerian TV, Anike Agbaje-Williams, Passes Away at 88
Veteran Broadcaster and First Face on Nigerian TV, Anike Agbaje-Williams, Passes Away at 88
Nigeria’s broadcasting industry has lost one of its pioneering figures, Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first woman to appear on television in the country. She passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the media landscape.
Agbaje-Williams made history on October 31, 1959, when she became the first female broadcaster on Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), Africa’s first television station. Her career spanned decades, during which she played a significant role in shaping the country’s broadcast journalism.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues, media professionals, and government officials, all highlighting her immense contributions to the industry. The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) described her as a trailblazer whose impact would continue to inspire future generations.
Her family has yet to announce burial arrangements, but the media community has pledged to honor her memory through various commemorative events.
