Faith Temitope Nsa fondly called Faith History -is a Nigerian American TV host, producer and voice-over artiste who currently hosts ‘The Faithy Show’ on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv 150 and 151.
Every week, Faithy History invites young and vibrant Africans in her show, offering them opportunity to discover who they are, and what is happening in the society. The show rolls on the continent and beyond, meeting Africa’s most notable individuals, artistes, fashion designers and celebrities who have made history on the continent. The show is inspiring, thought provoking and never lacks fun and a pinch of humour.
The Season 6 of ‘The Faithy Show’ has already kicked off with an all star line up of interesting celebrity interviews from the likes of Dakore Akande, Fade Ogunro, Gbenro Ajibade, Waliyah, Yemi Alade, Simi, illz, Praiz, JJC Sk, Annie Idibia, Moses Inwang and many others.
Armed with a degree in Communications (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Baltimore, her has vast knowledge and experience in the media, and has worked in the capacity of associate creative director, African Magazine New York, digital producer, Y&R New York and Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg.
She has also consulted on various youth brands, campaigns and events for top notch organisations including Channel O, MTV MAMA Awards, Sprite (BEAT), ZAIN Challenge, DStv Mobile and Africa International Hair Extravaganza.
Faithy recently moved back to Nigeria from South Africa to continue with her career in TV and work with other industry professionals.
In 2010, Faithy started her TV Show and works in radio as the voice on various commercials including Big Brother Africa, Sunlight Detergent, Brand Power, Harp among others.
Growing up was never boring for Faithy, as she enjoys travelling.
“I grew up shuttling with three siblings between two worlds, (Ilorin, Kwara State – Nigeria and Lanham, Maryland – US). In Nigeria, we lived on a boarding school campus and had so much space to run around. There were many kids to play with and so life was never boring. The weather was always perfect, and it was an idyllic life as part of the school community. In the United States, we lived in an apartment in the city and that was very different, accents and behaviours changed quickly to assimilate and fit in both worlds. That was confusing at first but we got used to it. I still shuttle between my Nigerian and American accents today and now I am working on my South African one”, Faithy said.
But one thing she enjoyed was her stay in Nigeria as a child because there were a lot of places she visited then. “Growing up in Nigeria was fun. I have fond memories of going to NTA on weekends for the taping of a children’s variety show with my little sister. I would practice our dance moves hoping to get picked to be on stage. We never got picked, although it was always so much fun just to dream another memory that always cracks me up-one day I was trying to play hooky from school and pretended to be ill, but my father came home around noon and caught me. For a punishment, he ordered me to ride to school on the back of our driver’s motorcycle. I was ecstatic to say the least! Not only did I get to ride on a motorbike for the first time ever, but all the kids saw me arrive and thought I was the coolet kid ever”.
Currently, she produces and hosts ‘Rolling with Faith’, a hit global Fashion & Entertainment TV series. In 2009, she received a Grand Prix at the annual Advertising Loerie Awards event as a Digital Content Strategist. She has a passion for the youth, African entertainment and digital content and has consulted on various youth and lifestyle brands such as Channel O, MTV Base MAMA awards, Sprite (BEAT), SideView Magazine, ZAIN, DStv Mobile and Airtel through her various roles as a digital media specialist at the Ogilvy & Mather Group, Prima Garnet Ogilvy and Media Share Nigeria. She is currently the CEO of Gabriel Grace Consulting, parent company of Faith History productions. She is represented by Intertalent Agency in South Africa and Connect Marketing in Nigeria.
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