City 105.1FM Lagos presenter Bolanle Peps has earned a major industry recognition as her popular weekday afternoon show, The Run Down, receives a nomination in the Best Radio Presenter/Programme category at the 2026 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA), further establishing the presenter and programme among the notable voices and shows making an impact on contemporary Nigerian radio.
The recognition places Bolanle and The Run Down among the broadcasting talents and programmes being celebrated by the NBMA in 2026, a year in which the awards feature more than 85 categories spanning on-air presentation, programming, technical production, digital innovation and community impact.
As principal host of The Run Down, which airs Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm on City 105.1FM Lagos, Bolanle has developed a distinctive broadcasting style built around intelligent conversation, humour, curiosity and relatability. The afternoon programme traverses entertainment, lifestyle, current affairs, pop culture and everyday conversations, combining topical discussions with interactive games, audience participation and celebrity interviews.
Her strength, however, extends beyond her delivery behind the microphone. According to Lagos News Hub, Bolanle is actively involved in the creative development and production of her content, helping to conceptualise segments and shape conversations designed to encourage listeners to become active participants in the programme rather than passive audiences.
That approach has helped The Run Down establish an identity as an afternoon programme where information and personality comfortably coexist. Bolanle's ability to move seamlessly between serious subjects and lighter entertainment has also become an important part of her on-air personality; polished without being distant, conversational without losing substance, and playful while maintaining the sophistication required of contemporary radio.
Beyond radio presentation and production, Bolanle has developed experience across voice-over work, interviews, event conversations, branded content and audience engagement, establishing herself as a versatile media and communications professional capable of adapting her voice and presentation style across different platforms.
The Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards returned for its seventh edition in 2026 with a renewed focus on celebrating excellence across Nigeria's evolving broadcasting landscape. The awards have historically recognised some of the country's prominent radio and television personalities, programmes and media organisations.
