Bonny FM’s Lerabari Deeyor Wins TFAAi On-Air Personality Prize in Rivers State

A Bonny FM 90.9 on-air personality, newscaster and news editor, Lerabari Deeyor, has emerged winner of The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) Prize for On-Air Personality in Rivers State, earning recognition for her work in broadcasting and her impact across the media space.

Deeyor clinched the award at the inaugural TFAAi Rivers State Awards ceremony held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at The Elkan Terrace in Port Harcourt, where she emerged ahead of four other nominees in the On-Air Personality category.

The award recognises broadcasters and presenters whose work is making an impact across radio, television and digital platforms, celebrating media professionals whose commitment to their craft continues to influence audiences and communities.

The organisers said her “outstanding work and dedication” earned her the TFAAi Prize for On-Air Personality 2026, describing the award as a “remarkable achievement,” and adding that her commitment to excellence and the impact of her work made the recognition well deserved.

Lerabari Deeyor, winner of The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) Prize for On-Air Personality in Rivers State

Certificate of nomination presented to Lerabari Deeyor

For Deeyor, the recognition marks another significant milestone in her broadcasting career, while her win also places Bonny FM among the media organisations nurturing and showcasing emerging broadcasting talent in Rivers State.

The achievement further adds to the growing recognition of Bonny FM’s contribution to broadcasting, talent development and community-focused media in Rivers State, with Deeyor’s award serving as a notable recognition of the station’s role in creating opportunities for young media professionals to thrive.