Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi

Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi

Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi was a Nigerian broadcaster at The Beat 99.9 FM (she resigned in December 2021), entrepreneur and co-host of "Off-Air with Gbemi & Toolz" podcast.

Quotes

• What keeps me going is the love for the job.
  • Talking about the awards she has received (2016)

• I think we just had to find a way to balance everything. We should also know that we’re going to make some sacrifices.
  • Her reply when asked how she was able to manage all what she is working on (19 February)

• It gives you some sort of responsibility because you are almost able to influence whatever that person is feeling at the time. Whether it’s from the songs you’re playing, the news you’ve just given or whatever it is.
  • Responsibility that comes with being an OAP (2022)

• One of the things I know I will forever be remembered for is my interviews. I was able to ask the big celebrities the questions that others were too scared to ask. They answered these questions and would often reveal more! And they always came back!
  • She wrote on a viral Twitter thread (8 January 2022)

• Live your best life. Work hard, play hard, love the people who matter, make money and be happy, because life is so unpredictable.
  • Her life mantra (February 2022)

• There’s always this question about whether or not you can do it and have it all. Some people say ‘yes’ and ‘no,’ while others say you can, but not at the same time. I say, you can to a certain degree; you just have to do a lot of juggling.
  • Advice for women who want to juggle career and family (19 February)