Kehinde Ogungbe, widely known as Kenny Ogungbe, is a prominent Nigerian DJ, music producer, television presenter, and music executive. He is the founder and CEO of Kennis Music alongside Dayo “D1” Adeneye. They also own Kennis 104.1 FM, a popular Lagos radio station.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Kehinde Ogungbe |
| Date of birth | 10 September 1970 |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of origin | Lagos State |
| Partner | Bolajoko Ogungbe |
| Children | 2 (twins) |
| Occupations | DJ, music producer, TV presenter, music executive |
| Labels | Kennis Music |
| Net worth | US$1 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on September 10, 1970, in Lagos, Kenny attended the Federal School of Arts and Science in Ogoja for his secondary education.
He then moved to the United States, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University, New Orleans, followed by a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Southern University, Baton Rouge.
Career
Kenny began his career at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, before gaining fame as co-host of the music show AIT Jamz with Dayo Adeneye, which later became PrimeTime Jamz on NTA.
In 1998, Kenny and Dayo founded Kennis Music, a label that launched and shaped careers of major Nigerian artists including The Remedies (Eedris Abdulkareem and Tony Tetuila), Sound Sultan, 2baba former known as 2face Idibia, and Oritse Femi.
He produced 2Baba’s first two solo albums, Face 2 Face and Grass 2 Grace. Kenny was appointed Managing Director of Raypower FM in 2012 and serves as a Non-Executive Director at DAAR Communications Plc.
After decades in broadcasting, Kenny pursued his dream of owning a radio station, which took nearly 19 years to realize due to regulatory and licensing challenges.
In 2015, he successfully obtained broadcasting license which led to the establishment of Kennis 104.1 FM, located in the Ajao Estate neighborhood of Lagos, which officially went on air in December 2016.
Kennis FM focuses primarily on music and entertainment programming, and is part of Kennis Communications, which also operates Kennis TV.
Through Kennis FM and his various media enterprises, Ogungbe has solidified his reputation as a leading innovator in Nigerian broadcasting and music.
Personal Life
Kenny is married to Bolajoko Ogungbe, and they have twin children. He leads a relatively private family life alongside his active involvement in the media and music industries.
Controversies
Kenny faced allegations of promoting tribalism in music airplay during his time managing Raypower and African Independent Television (AIT), claims that have resurfaced periodically in public discussions about Nigerian music industry practices.
Kenny Ogungbe Net Worth
Kenny Ogungbe’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million USD, accrued from his ventures in music production, broadcasting, and entrepreneurship.
Production Discography
Kenny Ogungbe produced the landmark albums:
- Face 2 Face by 2face Idibia
- Grass 2 Grace by 2face Idibia
He has also worked with artists such as The Remedies (Eedris Abdulkareem, Tony Tetuila), Sound Sultan, Oritse Femi, Essence, Jaywon, and Joel, producing and promoting many successful albums and singles under the Kennis Music label.
Awards and Recognitions
Kenny is recognized as a trailblazer in Nigerian broadcasting and music production.
He has received honors for his contributions to radio entertainment and is widely credited with helping shape the modern Nigerian music landscape.
