He was born in Lagos, Nigeria to homemaker Felicia Oviawe and Brigadier General Samuel Oviawe, he is the third child of five children. I.k. started on stage at a young age, acting in stage plays and being in the choir as early as age 7. At age 15 along with some of his siblings and cousins recorded a tape in which he pretended to be a radio show host taking calls from listeners. I.k. attended the University of Lagos where he got his start in the television industry on a show called Campus circuit television which aired on Africa Independent Television. After that, he took a break from the industry to concentrate on his education and he graduated with a degree in Economics.
He graduated from King's College, Lagos, and then studied Economics at the University of Lagos.
While studying he took part in many stage plays and concerts, where he discovered and groomed his talent as a Master of Ceremonies/Host.
After graduating from University in 2001, Osakioduwa worked for Rhythm 93.7 FM, as a presenter popularly known as The Wild Child (thanks to his humorous and unpredictable personality).
He also worked in an advertising firm as a Client Service Executive, and in 2005 he returned to the radio station, Rhythm 93.7, and retained the name The Wild Child.
He was a presenter at Studio 53.
As a field presenter on the M-Net magazine show that showcases cultural events, historical places, music, art, design, fashion, and celebrity personalities from across the African continent.
He started hosting the reality series in September 2009 taking over from Kabelo Ngakane. Big Brother Africa went on to phenomenal success, putting Osakioduwa in the continental spotlight.
In 2001, Osakioduwa started as host of the radio program "Rap Kulture". He has been the host for almost all the shows for Rhythm 93.7 FM at one time or another. He's currently on the "Morning Drive" with co-host Anita ‘Omaliicha’ and "Dance Party with IK".
In December 2012, similar to the ones in Times Square(New York) Beijing, Dubai, and Shanghai, he hosted the Lagos countdown show with co-hosts Ariyike Akinbobola, Quest; which is the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Ikponmwosa and Olohije Osakioduwa were married in a church ceremony on 3 October 2008 in Lagos after four years of friendship and a year of dating. The couple has two children Osahar and Micah.
May God bless his new age
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