Last updated:10 March, 2009 - 16:51 GMT

Peter Okwoche

Peter Okwoche

  • Began broadcasting in 1990 with Radio Benue as a DJ and presenter.
  • Joined the BBC in 2004.
  • Plays bass guitar and drums.
  • Born in Nigeria and speaks several Nigerian languages.
  • Holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Jos, Nigeria.

I actually got into radio by mistake. It was someone who worked in radio who came to my father's house. He heard me talking to my father and he said 'Why don't you trial for radio? Why don't you come on an audition?'

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