Femi Oke is a British television presenter and journalist. She began her career at age 14, working as a junior reporter for the London Broadcasting Company, the UK’s first talk radio station.
Oke later served as an anchor for CNN International’s World Weather Service at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Full name: Femi Oke
- Stage name: Femi Oke
- Date of birth: June 30, 1966
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of birth: London, UK
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: British TV presenter and journalist
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Yomi Oke
- Siblings: Fumni Ok
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Femi Oke was born on June 30, 1966 in London, England, to Nigerian parents. Her mother, Yomi Oke, is believed to be a member of the Nigerian royal family, although details about her father’s identity are unknown.
Femi has a sister named Fumni Oke. Femi graduated from the University of Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature. She is of Yoruba ethnicity and follows Christianity as her religion.
Career
Oke began her career in the media at a young age, working as a junior reporter for the UK’s first talk radio station, the London Broadcasting Company, when she was 14 years old.
She then worked for a cable television station called Wire TV during 1992 and 1993, where she presented several shows, including the popular Soap on the Wire on Saturday afternoons, along with professional soap opera actor Chris Stacey.
In the early 1990s, Oke’s career continued to flourish as she presented the BBC’s flagship science education programme, Science in Action, and was also the host of the long-running music chart show Top of the Pops .
She worked for a number of prominent media organizations, including London Weekend Television from 1995 to 1999, Men & Motors from 1998 to 1999, and Carlton Television from 1994 to 1995.
Oke’s career reached new heights when she joined CNN International in August 1999, where she worked until 2010. During her time at CNN, she presented weather segments for programs Your World Today and World News, and also regularly hosts Inside Africa, which examines economic, social and cultural issues and trends in Africa.
Additionally, she appears as a daily anchor, contributor, and interviewer on Public Radio International/WNYC’s morning news program, The Takeaway.
Currently, Oke hosts The Stream on Al Jazeera English, and she also appeared in the short film The Last Hour in 2005, demonstrating her versatility and continued involvement in the media industry.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @femioke
- Facebook name: True Oke Femi
- Twitter name: @FemiOke
Personal life
Femi Oke is currently said to be single, past relationships unknown.
Details about her life, including information about her spouse or any significant romantic relationships, remain private and largely undisclosed.
Net worth
Femi Oke’s net worth is not made public; is a renowned journalist and television host whose career spans major networks such as CNN and Al Jazeera, her earnings likely reflect her extensive experience and influence in the media industry. However, specific figures about her net worth are still unknown.
