The Evolution of Radio with Mrs Doja Allen

About this episode

Mrs. Doja Allen discusses her journey and insights on modern radio and leadership in the media industry.

In this episode of OnPeople, we sit down with Mrs. Doja Allen, a transformative force in Nigerian media and one of the few women leading at the very top of radio broadcasting. With a career that spans finance, operations, and creative leadership, Doja has built a reputation for turning vision into structure and ideas into thriving enterprises. She takes us through her journey from working with the BBC and Telecom Express, to returning to Nigeria to work with ARM Investment Managers, and eventually stepping fully into media leadership. Today, as the leader of City 105.1 FM, one of Lagos’ most vibrant, youth-driven radio stations, she’s redefining what modern radio looks like in a digital-first world. Under her leadership, City FM has become a home for young voices, fresh ideas, and programming that blends entertainment with purpose. The conversation goes deeper as Doja reflects on leadership behind the scenes being the “fixer,” building systems that actually work, and balancing analytical precision with people-centred decision-making. She shares what it takes to lead creative teams, stay relevant in a rapidly evolving media landscape, and invest intentionally in the next…

People in this episode

Guest: Mrs Doja Allen

Topics covered

• media leadership
• radio broadcasting
• creative teams
• youth-driven programming
• sustainable organizations
• mentorship

Keywords

• radio
• media
• leadership
• broadcasting
• Nigerian media
• City FM
• mentorship
• creative business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City 105.1 FM, BBC, Telecom Express, ARM Investment Managers, City Media Academy

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