John Theodore-Edevu

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John Theodore-Edevu
Born (1988-11-09) November 9, 1988 (age 35)
Delta State, Nigeria
CitizenshipCypriot
EducationCyprus International University, Park University
OccupationWriter, TV host, actor, speaker
Years active2009–present
Television"Theodore's TV Show"; "Cyprus in the Spotlight"
Websitejohntheodore-edevu.com

John Theodore-Edevu (born November 9, 1988) is a Cypriot producer, actor and speaker, and his country's first black TV host.[1][2] He was the producer and presenter of "Theodore's TV Show" and "Cyprus in the Spotlight", both of which were broadcast on Channel T, a satellite network in Cyprus.[2]

He is known by the pseudonyms "Bafidi Metin", referring to Paphos, Cyprus, and "Adanali Metin", referring to Adana, Turkey.[3]

Early life

Theodore-Edevu was born on November 9, 1988, in Delta State, Nigeria, the fourth of seven children. His father, Joseph Okpisi Edevu, is a retired businessman who owned Edevson Commercial Limited, a company that distributes electronics and produces polyethylene bags. His mother, Susanna Edevu, is a poultry owner. He interacted with people of different nationalities from a young age because his father's business employed many foreigners.[4]

Education

After his elementary and high school education, Theodore-Edevu studied international relations at Cyprus International University in Nicosia.[5]

In March 2014, he met a peace journalism expert during a training session in Cyprus. The expert, a communications professor at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, facilitated Theodore-Edevu's relocation to the United States a few months later.[6] He briefly studied international politics at Park University before moving to New York City, and then to Washington, D.C., where he planned to continue studying international affairs and diplomacy.[7] He aspires to be a diplomat.[4]

Career

Theodore-Edevu with Mayor Sly James of Kansas City, Missouri.

Theodore-Edevu left Nigeria for the first time when he was almost 18 to work as a personal assistant to Fred Agogo-Mawuli, a chaplain in Ghana.[8] He was later introduced to a Scottish physicist and bishop, Dr. Douglas Jarvie, and to Dr. Richards Innocent, a Nigerian archbishop, and became their personal assistant.[2] Upon returning to Nigeria, he was made a public relations officer for the Delta South Youth Coalition.[2]

He moved to Nicosia, Cyprus, with the aid of a pastor, Ayo Oritsejafor, and Comrade Oyibo, then the mayor of Sapele, Nigeria. After studying at Cyprus International University, he began visiting TV channels to discuss starting his own show. In November 2012, he was hired by Channel T as a presenter and co-producer of "Theodore’s TV Show".[9][10] On the program, Theodore-Edevu conducted interviews and short conversations with people on the streets[11] about culture, history, personal life and other topics.[12][13] The program aired until December 2013.[4]

In the same year, he made his acting debut in Saka Geliyor Gemez, a Cypriot comedy series.

In January 2014, Theodore-Edevu began to produce and host another program, "Cyprus in the Spotlight",[14] which focused on the culture, people and places of Cyprus and was telecasted in three languages: English, Greek and Turkish. The program stopped airing in July, when he left Cyprus. Theodore-Edevu is a member of the Center for Global Peace Journalism.[15] He is also on the board of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Nuhu, Isa (February 8, 2014). "MEET THE NIGERIAN CYPRIOT CELEBRITY;John Theodore-Edevu". Isah Nuhu's Blog. Cyprus. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ozay, Fahriye (February 8, 2014). "Nijerya'lı Güzel İnsan (English translation: A beautiful Nigerian)". Star Gazetesi. Cyprus. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ Eliot, Chris (February 21, 2014). "North Cyprus and a beautiful Nigerian". CYPRUSSCENE. Cyprus. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Gazi, Can (February 2014). "John Theodore-Edevu on BRT TV". BRT TV Cup of Conversation. Cyprus. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ admin (April 17, 2013). "TIME FILES FOR A TV STAR". CIU News Agency. Cyprus. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ Stout, Sarah (April 2014). "How peace journalism is taking root in Cyprus – Cyprus Community Media Centre". ivoh.org. USA. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Uç dilde Kıbrıs'ı tanıtacak kitap çıkarıyor (Magazin p.17)". Halkın Sesi Gazetesi. Cyprus. July 1, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ Gazi, Can (March 6, 2014). "Coffee Cup Conversations". The Kibkom Times. Cyprus. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  9. ↑ Tijani, Farthimah (October 13, 2013). "African in diaspora:Theodore Afoke making waves in Broadcasting". Bosydeprincessa's Blog. Cyprus. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  10. ↑ Eliot, Chris (February 5, 2014). "Me, My Dreams And Cyprus". CYPRUSSCENE. Cyprus. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  11. ↑ Yxpress (August 28, 2013). "African in diaspora:Theodore Afoke making a name through broadcasting". Xpress Magazine. Cyprus. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ Channel T main news (January 9, 2013). "Theodore's TV Show on National news". Channel T news(Kanal T haber). Cyprus. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ Channel T news room (February 7, 2013). "Theodore's TV Show on National news". Channel T news(Kanal T haber). Cyprus. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  14. ↑ Channel T main news (May 6, 2014). "Cyprus in the Spotlight – Heart, Soul and Well-Being Festival on News Buletin". Channel T news(Kanal T haber). Cyprus. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  15. ↑ Stout, Sarah (April 2014). "Cyprus PJ Project" (PDF). The Peace Journalist Magazine. USA. Retrieved April 8, 2015.

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