Godwin Aruwayo, also known as ‘First Voice’ is an On Air Personality (OAP) with one of Nigeria’s best, biggest and most popular indigenous radio stations-Naija FM 102.7.
He currently Co-Hosts the midday show called ‘WorkChop’ every weekday from 11am to 4pm on Naija Fm.
Born the 5th child in a family of 9, the Delta state OAP is a man of many talents. A graduate of engineering from A.B.U Zaria, Godwin started as a singer, song writer and composer before moving into media.
He started his media journey as a senior staff reporter with “TheSun newspaper” writing for the “Soccer star” section of the paper before moving into broadcast media as a radio presenter.
In 2008 he became the first person to host a daily pidgin sports show on any radio station in Nigeria, – “Sports Yarn’ on Wazobia Fm, a hugely popular sports show that attracted huge sponsorships from major brands like Glo, Guinness, National Sports Lottery (NSL) and Rapido.
He is the first person to go on the Air on Naija FM 102.7, and also hosted the first show on the station hence the nickname ‘First voice’ of Naija FM.
He is also a TV presenter, a producer and a regular analyst on Super Sport on the show “Africa SpotOn”.
He is an exceptional event Anchor, MC, Show host.
Godwin Aruwayo is the host of “One chance with Godwin”, an annual talent hunt show that is aimed at discovering the next generation of talents in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
He is the Co-founder of “Flute events services”, a media/event company that produces, packages and manages various kinds of events.
He is the recipient of various awards, such as “On Air Personality of the Year” at the City people media and entertainment award in 2018, On Air Personality of the year at the Nigeria Media Night awards in 2021 among others.
He Loves Music, likes to play and watch football, loves cooking, travelling and meeting people.
Godwin Aruwayo is married to Evelyn and they are blessed with three beautiful children.