Rubbin’ Minds Producer Seun Oluyemi Wins NBMA TV Award
Television producer Seun Anthony Oluyemi has been named TV Producer of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA), in recognition of his work on Channels Television’s youth talk show Rubbin’ Minds. The award was reported by New Telegraph, which says the programme also won Best Long-Running TV Programme of the Year.
Key facts about the win
According to New Telegraph, Rubbin’ Minds was also nominated for Talk Show of the Year and Entertainment Show of the Year at the 2026 NBMA. The report describes the show as a youth-focused programme on Channels Television.
The award comes after nearly 14 years of producing the programme, the report says, and almost 19 years of experience across television, documentary production, events and media.
Guardian Nigeria reports Oluyemi as saying that after years of lessons, wins, challenging shows and several nominations, “winning TV Producer of the Year feels like a beautiful full-circle moment”.
In a LinkedIn post, he said the recognition goes beyond an award and represents years of showing up, learning, creating and pushing boundaries. He also described his work across documentaries, television, branded content and live experiences.
The date of the NBMA 2026 ceremony was not given in the sources reviewed.
Background on Rubbin’ Minds
Rubbin’ Minds has provided a platform for discussions on politics, governance, entertainment, culture and issues affecting young Nigerians, New Telegraph says. Oluyemi attributed its longevity to consistency, teamwork and the collective commitment of its production team.
Wikipedia notes that producers announced Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as host of the show in 2013, and that he later won Outstanding TV Presenter of the Year at the NBMA for his work on it.
Oluyemi is no stranger to the awards. He was listed as a Producer of the Year nominee for Rubbin’ Minds at the NBMA in both 2014 and 2015, according to published nominee lists. Those nominee lists included producers from AIT, TVC and EbonyLife TV, among other stations.
Timeline:
- 2013: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced as Rubbin’ Minds host.
- 2014 and 2015: Oluyemi nominated for NBMA Producer of the Year.
- 2026: Wins TV Producer of the Year; show wins Best Long-Running TV Programme.
Reactions and the other side
Oluyemi thanked the NBMA for the honour in his LinkedIn post, calling the recognition an encouragement to keep pushing, learning and creating work that matters. He said the journey continues.
No statement from Channels Television or the NBMA organisers was found in the sources reviewed, and Joydey9ja.com could not confirm the full list of 2026 winners.
Why it matters and what happens next
The double win highlights the staying power of a show that has run for nearly a decade and a half, according to Guardian Nigeria. It also puts the spotlight on the producer behind a programme usually identified with its on-air host.
No new projects tied to the award have been announced. Any further comments from Oluyemi or Channels Television will be added here when confirmed.
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