11/05/2023
Born and raised in Plateau state Middlebelt Nigeria, Dashe, Sonia Kyenmi developed a passion for journalism and storytelling at a young age. This will later influence her decision to study and earn a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Jos, where she honed her skills in broadcasting, reporting, and media production.
While at the University, Sonia began her career as a pioneer presenter with Ice-FM, the first digital campus radio in Nigeria.
A multiple award winning presenter, Sonia Dashe, popularly known and called Short Girl Magic has also worked on television at AHTV, where she rose from being the presenter of the flagship morning program to being a producer and executive secretary to the CEO.
She has worked as a community-based reporter for Equal Access Nigeria, where she worked on several projects aimed at promoting social change and development in underserved communities. She was particularly instrumental in the success of the Madubi project, which focused on empowering women and girls in Northern Nigeria through education, health, and economic empowerment.
Sonia has since expanded her expertise in media and content production, attending thematic trainings, conferences, and media engagements with organizations such as Search for Common Ground Nigeria. She has also worked with SOS Children's Villages Nigeria on several campaigns aimed at promoting gender equality and combating gender-based violence.
She is also a social and digital rights advocate.
Currently, Sonia works in partnership with Breakthrough Action Nigeria on a co-produced health program called Life Jacket. The program seeks to promote behavior change in health-seeking behavior among people in Plateau state, Nigeria.
Through her work, Sonia has become a respected voice in the Nigerian media landscape, using her skills and expertise to promote positive social change and development across board, an expertise she exhibits in her role as the manager of PODBETA NG.
She will be speaking on the elements of podcasting, it’s origin, presentation style and ownership.
As a hybrid event, there is the opportunity for physical and virtual attendance.
Get your premium tickets for #3000 and regular tickets for #1500 via www.podbeta.ng/events or send a mail to [email protected] to get started.
POD&CHILL, another PODBETA NG initiative
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