Discover the Best Books Written by Adenike Oyetunde
Adenike Dasola Oyetunde-Lawal, professionally known as Adenike Oyetunde (born March 5, 1986), is a Nigerian media personality, radio host, author, lawyer, social media influencer, and life coach. She is the founder of Amputees United Initiative and The Gratitude Hub. In 2021, she was appointed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the senior special assistant for persons living with a disability.
Adenike obtained a part-time job as a broadcaster with 99.3 Nigeria Info FM, which was eventually expanded to a full-time role. In no time, Adenike began hosting a five-hour weekday show, where she discussed a wide range of subjects from politics to lifestyle. Oyetunde offered free legal counsel on the radio, although she was not practicing law at the time. Adenike is also a regular contributor on Smooth 98.1 FM's news commentary show, Freshly Ground. Adenike founded the Amputees United Initiative, on which platform she advocates for the rights of amputees and other persons living with a disability. She also does volunteer work with Irene Foundation, a non-government organization that works with children who have suffered limb loss, providing them with prosthetic limbs up till they are 18 years old.
In 2018, Adenike wrote and published her self-titled autobiography, Adénìké. The book has enjoyed rave reviews, with Business Day's Titilade Oyemade espousing its inspirational content and concluding, "You will feel inspiration wash over you as you read this book, filled with the hope you can use to overcome challenges and achieve fulfillment in your life."