HRH PRINCESS ‘DEUN ADEDOYIN-SOLARIN Broadcaster | Talk-Show Host | African Royal & Media Personality
Who Am I? ~ My Royal Pedigree…
I am Princess ‘Deun Adedoyin-Solarin, Direct Grand Daughter of a Yoruba Monarch, HRM Oba W C Adedoyin II, The Akarigbo of Sagamu, Remoland Ogun State Nigeria… #ProudlyRoyalAndLivingIt
What I Am & What I Do? ~ Getting To Know Me & My Passion…
Princess ‘Deun is a Veteran Broadcaster, Journalist, Motivational Speaker, Entertainment/Media Specialist who started her Broadcast career at the tender age of 17yrs with NTV now NTA in 1975, as the youngest Presenter on TV & Radio at the time. She is the former Co-Producer & Host of Nigeria’s leading 2hour Breakfast talk-show ‘Morning Ride’ on NTA2 Channel 5; a member of ToastMasters International with over 30yrs professional hands-on experience of the Media/Broadcast industry, in the UK and Nigeria under her belt. She has for the past 7yrs been Producer & Host of ‘Princess of Arize!’ the talk show which celebrates Africans and Peoples of the Afrikan Diaspora, highlighting Achievements, Thoughts and Concepts that would contribute to changing the mind-set of the proud people of Africa. Princess ‘Deun says “It is indeed a projection of strong motivational, educational, entrepreneurial aspects, with some entertainment yet in a non-intimidating environment!”
Track Record…Roles & Achievements…
Princess of Arize! is a talk-show that celebrates & spotlights Businesses & Individuals; It is positioned as the leading innovative & indigenous Media programme that would continue to break new grounds. The platform on BEN Television is a very effective Marketing Tool & Capacity Building Initiative, that Showcases Ordinary People Who are Doing Extra-Ordinary Things & puts the Spotlight on those set to become positive ‘Change Agents’ in the 21st Century!
Princess ‘Deun currently sits on the board as Operational Director for Media and Communications, of the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network(GWIIN) and as Chair Board of Trustees & Global Spokesperson of Girl Child Network Worldwide(GCNW). Was also recently Appointed as Member Advisory Board of the International Womens Peace Group in South Korea.
Recognitions & Awards… Hrh Princess ‘Deun is recipient of several Awards, a few of which are listed below:-
- British Female Inventors & Innovators Network Awards(BFIIN)
- UK Tenacity Award for Community Development
- Women in Entertainment & Media Life Time Achievement Award
- Gathering of AFrica’s Best – GAB Awards for Media
- BEFFTA Media Icon Award
- Life Changers Female Role Model Award
- Esoe Remo Network, Project Sponsor Award
- The RED Rose Award for Contribution to Media
- N4Life Lifetime Achievement Award for Years of Work in Broadcast & Media Industry
- Women of Love Ireland, Special Recognition Award
- Nigerian UK Centenary Award for 100 Nigerian Achievers, in Recognition of Contribution to Media
- Lift Effects STAR Woman Award
Princess ‘Deun is a keenly sought after Public Speaker, seasoned Broadcast Practitioner, accomplished Media Specialist who is vastly traveled. Princess ‘Deun always pushes boundaries, as she Creates a Space & Place on her Media Platforms for the Faceless & Voiceless in our Communities & Larger Society, working towards Bringing about a Better Quality of Life for All Peoples, especially Women, Children & our Youths. She is Happily Married to Ayo Solarin, one of Nigeria’s & Africa’s leading IP Specialists/Entertaiment Lawyers. They both reside with their Four Delightful Children in Surrey, a suburb of England.
To find out more, pls visit the Websites below:-
http://www.zedakahafrika.com; http://www.girlchildnetworkworldwide.org; http://www.gwiin.com