Bola Mosuro

I got my broadcasting break presenting Postmark Africa and later I went on to become a producer and presenter on Focus and Network.

A lot of my inspiration comes from BBC colleagues. Ofeibea Quist-Arcton has always been a great mentor and sister to me.

I love her conversational style, she gave me the courage to be myself behind the microphone.

One of the most memorable moments of my broadcasting career came in 2000 during the Ghanaian election campaign when I'd arranged an interview with the then presidential aspirant, John Kuffour.

The previous evening I'd had some banku (pounded fermented corn) which had left my stomach - how should I put it? - rather unsettled.

What, in normal circumstances, would have been a long probing chat had to be kept uncomfortably brief as my body threatened to erupt.

I'm married with twins, a girl and a boy. Getting hitched and changing my name from Olufunwa to Mosuro still causes a bit of confusion among listeners, some of whom write to ask if I really am the same person!

What inspires you?

Love, courage and humour.

Your choice of tune for a Saturday Night?

Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan

Your choice of tune for a Sunday morning?

Hmm... that one takes some thinking about - there are so many mellow tracks that make me smile.

Your favourite African novel?

The Sympathetic Undertaker And Other Dreams by Biyi Bandele-Thomas.

What is your signature dish?

Ekokore. It's from my homeland, Ijebu in Ogun State, Nigeria. It's made from balls of grated water yam cooked in palm oil with tasty fish like mackerel or dried fish and also pepper - a must in the West African diet.

What drink would you have with it?

Whatever you fancy. Why? Do you want to buy me a drink?

What's your idea of a perfect night out?

Going to a party with my hubby, Adekunle, and dancing the night away after enjoying good food and drink and the excellent company of friends or family.

What makes you angry?

Injustice of all forms.

Why do you love Africa?

The people, the music, the vibrancy and warmth, and by that I mean both the spirit and the climate! I could go on an on… How long have you got?

What depresses you about Africa?

Well it's a pretty obvious list: Poverty, hunger, wars, disease, lack of opportunity, braindrain, frustrating political systems, electricity shortages… it depresses me just reeling them off.

Finally… your proverb or Last Word?

"A pe ki'o to jeun, kii je ibaje"

A favourite Yoruba proverb which my father always used to recite, it means:

"He who is patient enough to wait will eat well".