Crest 106.1 FM presenter Oluwatobi Oladipupo receives recognition for his Yoruba-language broadcasting and contribution to cultural programming.
Broadcast journalist and radio presenter Oluwatobi Oladipupo, popularly known as Superlight, has won the Best Indigenous Language Radio Presenter/Programme award for the South-West at the seventh Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
Oladipupo, who works with Crest 106.1 FM in Akure, Ondo State, received the recognition at the awards ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
An indigene of Oyo State, he has built a profile in broadcasting through his work as an on-air personality, writer, producer and master of ceremonies.
He is particularly known for his Yoruba-language presentation style and his efforts to promote the language and cultural heritage through radio and television programming.
At Crest FM, Oladipupo presents programmes including Agbala Imo and Erikanmi. He also hosts Ijinle, which airs on Africa Magic Yoruba and YouTube.
His career has included stints at NTA Ikare and Radio AAUA, the radio station of Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.
Recognising indigenous-language broadcasting
The award highlights the contribution of broadcasters who use indigenous languages to inform audiences, preserve cultural knowledge and connect with listeners in their preferred languages.
In a country with extensive linguistic diversity, indigenous-language programming remains an important part of the broadcasting landscape. Such programmes can make information more accessible to audiences while creating space for local expressions, traditions and public conversations.
Following his recognition, Oladipupo expressed appreciation to God, the management of Crest FM, veteran broadcasters and colleagues who had contributed to his professional development.
He credited the station with providing a platform to develop and showcase his abilities, while acknowledging the guidance he had received from experienced professionals in the industry.
Oladipupo described the award as motivation to improve his work and dedicated the recognition to those who had supported his career.
His achievement adds to the visibility of Yoruba-language broadcasting and underscores the role of regional broadcasters in sustaining indigenous-language media.