Dabiri-Erewa Chairman NiDCOM Commends Richard Edoki on Prestigious UK Award Nomination
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Nigerian-born broadcaster Richard Edoki, known as Richybongo, on his nomination for Best Newcomer at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025.
This is contained in a congratulatory message issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja.
Dabiri-Erewa commended Edoki’s efforts as a shining example of Nigerian excellence in the diaspora, while wishing him success at the Awards Ceremony, set for April 5, 2025, in Leicestershire.
The National Hospital Radio Awards is a yearly event organised by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), to honour brilliant contributions to hospital broadcasting across the UK.
The programme’s objective is to promote African heritage while building bridges with the Cornish community.
Richybongo hosts African Vibe with Richybongo on CHBN Radio, a Community Hospital Broadcasting Network station in Cornwall, England.
The show, aired every Sunday evening, celebrates the rich cultural and worldview diversity of African people while fostering inclusivity with Cornish audiences.
Through music, food, dress sense, and language, Richybongo creates a platform that bridges cultures and builds a shared sense of community.
Speaking on his work, Richybongo said:
“By exploring African traditions, we’ve introduced the richness of our heritage to Cornish audiences, while creating a ‘home away from home’ for Africans in Cornwall. It’s fulfilling to see how the show has become a bridge between cultures, helping everyone appreciate the diversity that makes our world so special.”
Since its inception, African Vibe with Richybongo on CHBN Radio has brought the vibrant cultures of Africa to Cornish airwaves, fostering shared learning and a sense of belonging for all listeners.
The National Hospital Radio Awards ceremony will take place on 5 April 2025, during the HBA Annual Conference in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Richard Edoki worked in Nigeria at Silverbird/Rhythm as a Broadcaster before relocating to UK some three years ago.
