Kolade Dominate Olowu

Victor Akolade Olowu (born October 8, 1992) is a Nigerian on-air personality and media entrepreneur, popularly known as Kolade, Mr. Dominate, or Kolade Dominate.

Early life
He was born on October 8, 1992, in Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended Mayflower School in Ikenne for his secondary education. He pursued studies in presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. Additionally, he holds a degree in digital multimedia technology from Highland College of Technology and a degree in mass communication from the Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion and the Université Protestante de l'Afrique de l'Ouest in Porto Novo, Benin.

Career
After completing training in presentation at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, now known as the Broadcasting Academy of Nigeria, he focused on his broadcasting career with the assistance of DJs such as ShyShy Shyllon and Boombastic, who helped him refine his skills. He began his broadcasting career in 2013 at Star FM in Lagos as the host of the radio drive-time show, where he worked for about two years before moving on to host other radio programs.

After two years of handling radio programs, he secured a position with Starlite Online Radio, where he managed programming and production for six months. He then transitioned to Nigeria's first private radio station, Raypower FM. After a brief period at the Lagos branch, he moved to Raypower 95.1 FM in Ibadan in January 2015. During his tenure, he served as the head of production and programs, anchoring shows such as the "Ultimate Morning Show," "Raypower Lounge," "Soul Serenade," "Power Play" drive-time show on weekdays, the Saturday evening groove, and the Sunday afternoon special.

He resigned on November 30, 2018, and joined Splash 105.5 FM Ibadan, where he hosted programs such as the Smooth Home Drive on weekdays, Men United, Juicy Friday Night, Morning Splash Xtra, and his own program, The Splash Music Box, which still airs on Saturdays. He resigned in December 2020 and joined Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos, where he currently hosts the Breakfast Jam from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., among other radio programs.

In 2018, Kolade established 10O8World, a talent promotion, public relations, and management firm. The company represents artists such as Dotman, Sean Tizzle, DJ Neptune, Jaywon, Naomi, and ID Cabasa. 10O8World has gained recognition as one of Nigeria's fast-rising management outfits. The firm has promoted various Afrobeat artists and their songs, including "Akube," "My Woman," "Feelings," and "Enugbe" by Dotman, "Economy" by 9ice, "Totori" by ID Cabasa featuring Wizkid and Olamide, "Nobody Fine Pass You" by T Classic, and "Cunny Cunny" by BBNaija star Debie Rise, as well as tracks by Tanasha Donna from Kenya. Kolade has conducted interviews with notable entertainment figures, including Dbanj, Chike, Terry Apala, 2Baba, Joeboy, DJ Neptune, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Banky W, DJ Kaywise, Teni, 9ice, ID Cabasa, Mayorkun, Oxlade, Tems, Dremo, Jaywon, Olamide, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Vector, and Cute Abiola.

Awards
Kolade has been recognized as an influential media personality in the southern region of Nigeria. He has received nominations and awards from various organizations. In 2017, he won the On-Air Personality of the Year at the MAYA Awards. He received the same award category at the Cool Wealth Awards in 2018, the Ice Gate Awards in 2018, and the JKRUE All Youths Awards in 2019. In July 2018, he was recognized as one of the most influential media personnel in the southwest of Nigeria and was listed among radio's most influential on-air personalities across the country in 2020.