When a show like Next Afrobeats Star sets out to uncover Africa’s next wave of music talent, it demands hosts who bring more than just charm, it needs voices versed in culture, media and the creative landscape. Enter Amiola Aguda and Ilooise Omonhinmin, two media personalities whose backgrounds reflect the ambition and diversity of the Afrobeats movement itself.
Amiola Aguda – the dark skinned goddess
Amiola holds a BA in Mass Communication and began her media journey in radio before branching into television, voice-overs and production. She worked as production manager for PLAYCENTER Nigeria and on shows like Dance with Peter, the Mavin Access Concert and more.
She is known for her on-air roles on platforms like REDTV (for example the travel-lifestyle series Here & Now: The Adventures of TASA where she was cast as the “Artsy One”. She runs a visual diary blog of collaboration with photographers and models, demonstrating her interest beyond the studio and into creative direction.
Ilooise Omonhinmin – the voice
Known in media circles as “Ilo”, Ilooise is a broadcaster, producer, creative-solutionist, and voice-over talent with over ten years in the broadcasting & entertainment industry. He trained at the Pefti Film Institute (Film & TV Production) and holds an HNID from 2013.
His roles have included hosting major radio slots (for example at 88.5 UFM) and being a key on-air voice and producer for shows across television and digital media.
As one profile puts it: “Ilooise ‘Ilowitdflo’ Omonhinmin … over ten years experience in the broadcasting & entertainment industry.”
Ilo has hosted the docu-series Inside Life: The Hustle Diaries (on MTV Base) investigating the real hustle behind African stars. He also co-hosts the relationship-reality show Ghosted, interviewing individuals about modern relationship issues and “ghosting”.
His strength is in creating space for authentic conversation and guiding complex stories, skills that pair perfectly with the competitive, high-stakes environment of Next Afrobeats Star.
Why Does This Pairing Work?
Together, Amiola and Ilo form a complementary duo. Amiola brings production depth, creative-direction experience and a warm-but-engaging interface with talent and audience. Ilo brings broadcast fluency, a keen sense for real stories behind the music, and the ability to manage high-energy formats. Their combined experience covers the full spectrum, from voice-over booths and studios to field production, live broadcast and digital content.
For the show, this means hosts who understand both the artistic side of performance and the media machinery behind the scenes. This also means a dynamic where contestants aren’t just presented, they’re challenged and shaped.
As viewers gear up for Next Afrobeats Star, they’re tuning in for hosts who bring credibility, creative energy and a genuine love for African music culture. Amiola Aguda and Ilooise Omonhinmin are ready.
To watch the show, head to TVC every Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 PM. You can also tune in on HipTV on Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00 PM, or catch the repeats every Tuesday and Wednesday between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Viewers can also watch on NTA every Saturday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 8:00 PM, and on TRACE every Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 PM.
