Absolute Hearts Personality Of The Month

Kamal Salau hosted the Nigerian edition of “Don’t Forget the Lyrics”. He is an unusual but experienced broadcaster, media entrepreneur, professional compere, public speaker, singer/songwriter, voice over artiste, actor and talent coach. He is a man obviously blessed with a

multitude of talents. He graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1999 and cut his teeth in the media with Crystal Radio, Minna in Niger State, where he left an indelible mark on the media terrain during his service year.

He returned to Lagos in 2001 and had his first assignment cut out for him as anchor and newscaster with the twin stations of Mitv/Star fm. While there, he was a popular TV face and radio voice. His thirst for professional competence however got the best of him when he moved away fully to Metro 97.7 fm in 2002. Kamal’s profile rose quickly as he was not only given anchoring responsibilities but also created award winning entertainment shows.
While at Metro 97.7 fm, he anchored very popular shows like “Metro Showbiz”, “Kamal Uncensored” and the super popular “Cruise Control” among others. For these radio shows, he not only got nomination for the prestigious “DAME AWARDS” as best presenter, but also won an award as presenter of the year and an ever increasing follower-ship. Always looking for new challenges and new grounds to conquer, Kamal joined the pioneering team of the first ever university radio in Nigeria, Unilag Radio 103.1 in December, 2005. The station wanted the best and they got it as he professionally delivered on the station’s prime show on the breakfast belt called “The Morning Train”. This he did while still thrilling his loyal fans on Metro fm. This meant that he was capably running the most successful radio shows on these two stations simultaneously. It is worthy of note that by this feat he became arguably the first and still remains the only On-Air Personality in Nigeria who has been able to do this.

He has also had his shot at other radio and TV shows where he has unequivocally delivered as he brings something special to every show he anchors. Among such high profile programmes is “The Lipton Create Your Style Radio Show”, which he co-anchored with Ashionye the singer/songwriter and which was broadcast on nine radio stations across the country. “The Celtel and You Show” and “The UAC Feel Good Show” which he also had the priviledge of anchoring were both broadcast nationally.

Talking television, Kamal has made an indelible mark in the informative and educative youth entertainment segment. He has been a part of the youth programming of the biggest Television network in Africa, the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA. Two youth shows which he capably anchored for the NTA Network Service are “The Teen and Twenty Show” and “Take a Step”. He has presented, produced and co-produced a series of radio and TV shows including, but not limited to “MBI Top Ten”, “The Jam Zone”, and “I Win TV Game Show” which debuted on the AIT Network.

His other television credits include “House 4”, the first ever talent/reality show in Nigeria, “Nigeria International” which aired on the NTA and BenTV in the UK, “Amstel Malta Box Office 2” reality show, “The Academy Reality TV Show”, where he was a housemate and “The Station”, a TV drama series where he landed a lead role as “Johnny”. “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” with 20 million naira (the highest prize money for any game show in Nigeria) as the prize money is by far the biggest TV show he has anchored till date.

He is notorious for being an optimistic, fun minded, but die hard media junkie. He became the Programmes Manager at City 105.1 fm, Lagos in November 2010 and just over a year later he became the Acting General Manager of the station. His rise in the Management was meteoric as six months later he was appointed the General Manager at the station and he held this position until he resigned in August 2012 to pursue his other passions, especially the empowerment of human talent.

He is an Alumnus of the School of Media and Communications of the Pan African University, where he graduated with a Certificate in Media Enterprise. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Daystar Leadership Academy. He runs an outfit called Assetbase Media, creating, promoting and providing training on positively wholesome media/entertainment. 

Kamal is an Alumnus of the School of Media and Communications where he graduated with a Certificate in Media Enterprise. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Daystar Leadership Academy. He runs an outfit called Assetbase Media, creating, promoting and providing training on positively wholesome media/entertainment.

He is the Lead Trainer at PRO EMCEES.