Kadaria Ahmed Biography: Net Worth, Height, Age, Husband, Siblings, Journalist, TV Shows, Parents

Kadaria Ahmed, born on December 13, 1967, is a Nigerian-British journalist, media entrepreneur and television host.

She is the founder of Daria Media and the Managing Director of RadioNow 95.3 FM.

Profile

• Full Name: Kadaria Ahmed
• Stage Name: Kadaria Ahmed
• Born: December 13, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Kano, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian, British
• Occupation: Journalist, Media Entrepreneur, TV Host
• Height: 5 feet and 7 inches (1.68cm)
• Parents: Hafsat Abdulwaheed, Muhammed Ahmed Abdulwaheed
• Siblings: Zainab Ahmed (sister)
• Spouse: Yemi Adesida
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life And Education

Kadaria Ahmed was born on December 13, 1967, in Kano, Nigeria. She is 57 years old.

Her mother is Hafsat Abdulwaheed, a well-known Nigerian poet and women’s rights activist and her father is Muhammed Ahmed Abdulwaheed.

She has a sister named Zainab Ahmed. She is of Nigerian ethnicity, and she practices Islam.

Kadaria attended Bayero University Kano, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

She then studied for a Master’s degree in Television at Goldsmiths, University of London, and she was a Chevening Scholar, which helped shape her international journalism career.

Career

Kadaria Ahmed began her career at the BBC in London, where she worked as a senior producer on prominent programs.

After that, she returned to Nigeria and became the Editor of the now-defunct NEXT Newspaper, overseeing a large newsroom and driving its editorial agenda.

She later co-created and hosted “Straight Talk,” a television program focused on tough, meaningful conversations with Nigeria’s decision-makers.

She also launched The Core, a current affairs show, which has become a prominent platform for public service journalism.

In 2017, she founded Daria Media Ltd, a media company dedicated to public service journalism and independent reporting.

In 2020, she launched RadioNow 95.3FM, which emphasizes unbiased and Nigeria-centred media content.

Kadaria sits on the Board of Trustees of the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism, is a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Nigerian Institute of Directors, and has moderated presidential town hall meetings and live debates.

She is widely recognized for her bold journalism and her commitment to accountability media.

Social Media

• Twitter handle: @KadariaAhmed

Personal Life

Nigerian-British journalist, media entrepreneur and television host Kadaria Ahmed has been married to her long time partner Yemi Adesida, the couple has two children together, a son and a daughter.

Regarding her height, Kadaria Ahmed stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall which is approximately (1.68cm).

There is no information about any of her previous romantic relationships before her marriage to Yemi Adesida.

Net Worth

Kadaria Ahmed’s estimated net worth is around US$2 million, although different sources vary.

Her income comes from her work in journalism (BBC, television, editor roles), her media company (Daria Media), her radio station (RadioNow 95.3 FM), as well as speaking engagements, moderation of high-profile events, and board memberships.