Biography of Victor Akolade Olowu Early Life, Career and Education
Biography of Victor Akolade Olowu Early Life, Career and Education
Victor Akolade Olowu (born October 8, 1992), also known as Kolade, Mr. Dominate, or Kolade Dominate, is a renowned Nigerian on-air personality, media entrepreneur, and musician celebrated for his contributions to the Nigerian entertainment and media industry.
Early Life and Education
Victor Akolade Olowu was born on October 8, 1992, in Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Mayflower School in Ikenne for his secondary education. He pursued studies in presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (now the Broadcasting Academy of Nigeria).
He holds:
A degree in Digital Multimedia Technology from Highland College of Technology.
A degree in Mass Communication from the Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion and Université Protestante de l’Afrique de l’Ouest in Porto Novo, Benin.
Career
Broadcasting Journey
Kolade began his broadcasting career in 2013 at Star FM Lagos, hosting the drive-time radio show for about two years. His career trajectory includes:
Managing programming and production at Starlite Online Radio.
Joining Raypower FM in Lagos and later transferring to Raypower 95.1 FM Ibadan in January 2015. During his time there, he:
Headed production and programs.
Hosted notable shows, including Ultimate Morning Show, Raypower Lounge, Soul Serenade, and Power Play.
In December 2018, he joined Splash 105.5 FM Ibadan, where he hosted various programs such as:
Smooth Home Drive (weekdays).
Men United.
Juicy Friday Night.
Morning Splash Xtra.
The Splash Music Box.
Spotlight, where he interviewed top Afrobeats artists like 2Baba, Fireboy, Joeboy, Tems, and more.
Since 2020, Kolade has been a prominent voice at Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos, hosting shows like Breakfast Jam and other radio programs.
Entrepreneurship
In 2018, Kolade founded 10O8World, a talent promotion, public relations, and management firm. Through 10O8World, he has worked with numerous artists, including Dotman, T-Classic, Olakira, DJ Neptune, and Shola Allyson.
Kolade has also been vocal about the need for the Nigerian government to support the music industry’s structure to boost tourism, global recognition, and economic growth.
Music Career
Kolade Dominate ventured into music in 2014 with the release of the refix version of Rihanna’s “Diamonds”. He followed it with his hit single “Dominate”, produced by Puffy Tee, which gained significant radio airplay and made it to the MTN Yello Countdown Chart.
In 2015, he collaborated with Oritsefemi for “Dominate 2.0”, also produced by Puffy Tee. In 2016, he released “Olofofo”, produced by ID Cabasa, as a birthday special. He has worked with notable names in the music industry, including Terry G, Indomix, Dapiano, and Sheyman, and has facilitated A&R sessions for top producers and artists.
Awards and Recognition
Kolade has received multiple accolades for his work, including:
MAYA Awards: On-Air Personality of the Year (2017).
Eminence Awards (2018).
Cool Wealth Awards (2018, 2020 editions).
Victor Akolade Olowu remains a multifaceted talent, bridging gaps in broadcasting, music, and media entrepreneurship, while continuing to inspire and entertain audiences across Nigeria.