City 105.1 FM Lagos has announced the addition of award-winning broadcaster and media personality Debbie Banjo to its on-air team, further strengthening the station’s lineup of voices delivering entertainment, information and engaging conversations to its Lagos audience.
Debbie joins City FM as one of the leading voices on Breakfast in the City, bringing more than a decade of broadcasting experience and a distinctive combination of intelligence, humour, energy and personality to the morning show. Her arrival adds a fresh dimension to the programme’s mix of music, pop culture, current affairs and conversations around everyday life.
An accomplished broadcast journalist, event host, content creator, actor and culture influencer, Debbie has built a career that extends beyond radio. She is also known for her work in fashion and body-positive advocacy, using her platform to promote confidence, individuality and self-expression.
Her professional development includes training with institutions and organisations including Thomson Reuters, the United Nations, the University of Colorado Boulder and London Business School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Benin and the University of Port Harcourt respectively.
Over the course of her broadcasting career, Debbie has interviewed some of Africa’s most prominent entertainment and cultural personalities, including Burna Boy, Davido, 2Baba, Don Jazzy, Yemi Alade, Olamide, Phyno, Omah Lay, Seyi Shay, Runtown, Juliet Ibrahim and Tacha, among others.
Her influence has also extended into the corporate and lifestyle space, where she has worked with several global and regional brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Aldo, MAC Cosmetics, Hennessy, Chivas Regal, British Council Nigeria, Maggi, Filmhouse Cinemas, Genesis Cinemas, Cantu Beauty and Bole Festival.
Debbie’s work has earned her several industry recognitions over the years. These include Media Personality of the Year at the 2026 Port Harcourt Style Awards, Media Personality of the Year at the 2025 Port Harcourt Magazine Awards, OAP of the Year at the 2024 ELOY Awards, as well as Best Female OAP honours at the 2023 All Radio Awards and 2023 Radio Media Awards. She has also received recognition for her influence in fashion and style.
With Debbie joining the City FM family, listeners can expect an energetic and engaging presence on Breakfast in the City, combining topical conversations, entertainment, culture and the unmistakable personality that has defined her career.
For Debbie, the introduction is characteristically simple:
“My name is Debbieeeeeee!”