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“Nimi” Takes Center Stage: Women Radio 91.7FM Unveils Innovative AI Radio Assistant Model

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By admin , in Ignite iThink! Super Conscious Woman Series , at November 18, 2024 Tags: Ejiro Umukoro Publisher and Editor in Chief, First AI Radio, in Nigeria, Investigative Journalism, LightRay Media, LightRay Media at AI Radio, Women Radio

Lagos, Nigeria – Women Radio 91.7FM has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) model, “Nimi,” designed to provide real-time support and advice to women. The unveiling took place at the AI Radio Summit on Saturday, November 16, in Lagos.

Toun Okewale Sonaiya, CEO of Women Radio 91.7FM, emphasized the significance of AI in radio broadcasting, stating that it is not just the future but the present. She expressed pride in her team’s efforts in creating Nigeria’s first radio virtual assistant, “Nimi.”

“Nimi” is designed to offer a safe space for support and knowledge, providing women with a radio confidante and companion. The AI model is equipped to respond to questions and concerns in a Nigerian accent with human-like emotions.

Panelist at the launch of the AI Radio Summit by Women Radio at the Colossus, Ikeja Lagos (L-R): Kayode kikiolu ***anchor with Channels TV*** Esther Alaribe Programmes Manager Women Radio, and Usman Nabilah Head of Programmes Radio Now spoke on AI Enhancing Journalism and Broadcasting: Ethics abd Professionalism. November 11th 2024. PC: WR.

Women Radio AI Tead lead by its GM Oghenewhairhe Ofigo, Esther Alaribe (Progs manager), Taiwo Adeleye (Progs officer), and Abigail Abadom (Adminstrative Officer) speak on The Women Radio AI Model Unveiling “Nimi” Panel. Nov. 17th at the Colosus. PC: WR.

The AI Radio Summit featured discussions on the role of AI in enhancing journalism and broadcasting. Experts highlighted the importance of ethics and professionalism in AI adoption, emphasizing the need for human oversight to maintain trust and prevent potential pitfalls.

Panelists, including Kayode Okikiolu of Channels TV, Nabilah Usman of RadioNow, and Motunrayo Alaka of Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, stressed the need for accountability, credibility, and trust in AI usage.

The Executive Director, LightRay! Media, Ejiro Umukoro who was present at the event commended Women Radio for the leap in adopting AI innovation. The Executive Director, LightRay! Media, Ejiro Umukoro, who was a guest at the event, commended Women Radio for the leap in adopting AI innovation. “AI is our new reality. Just as the 4th industrialisation caused seismic change in career adaptation, so is AI creating new shifts while breaking existing boundaries. Only those who are versatile and early adopters will thrive in the age of content economy.”

Special Guests and Keynote Speakers at the Women Radio AI Summit, Unveiling “Nimi” the Virtual Radio Assistant (L-R): Adebayo Temumu, Lady Ejiro Umukoro Executive Director LightRay!Media, Sam Onigbanjo Managing Director AI Academy for Beginners at the Colosus, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria. PC: WR.

***Centre: A keynote speaker, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder Ruse Network spoke on the revolution of AI in films, production and content creation.***

***A cross section of guests at the launch of Women AI Radio Summit, Ikeja, Lagos. November 17th 2024.***

The summit also showcased practical applications of AI tools used at Women Radio to enhance programming, improve audience interaction, and streamline operations.

The AI Radio Summit Nigeria 2024 was an initiative of Women Radio 91.7FM, in collaboration with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and supported by the Voice Women Empowerment Foundation.