Osikhena Dirisu is a seasoned media and music executive with over a decade of experience across Nigeria and the UK. He currently serves as Programmes Director at The Beat 99.9FM Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, where he has shaped some of Africa’s most influential youth-driven radio programming.
Osikhena currently hosts and manages one of Lagos’s top-rated daytime radio shows The Morning Rush, engaging over a million weekly listeners. Beyond radio, Osikhena has contributed to major album campaigns, including Wizkid’s Made in Lagos and Davido’s Timeless, and has built strategic partnerships with some of Africa’s biggest music stars. He has overseen talent management and operational strategy across four radio stations, leading a team of over 30 staff while aligning content, audience engagement, and music programming with business goals.
His experience extends into the recording industry, where he helps develop hits and elevate emerging talent within the Afrobeats ecosystem. A recognised voice in African pop culture, Osikhena has been featured on MTV Base, BBC, BET, Channel O, and EbonyLife TV. He is deeply passionate about spotlighting Nigerian and African talent on the global stage, bringing creativity, business insight, and cultural expertise to every project he touches.
So join Osikhena for NECLive 2025 on Friday, November 28 2025 at Landmark Events Centre. This year’s edition is themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise.” Register now: www.nec.ng
