- Veteran broadcaster Sean Polotee announced the launch of MÁÁGBỌ̀N FM, a new online radio platform, scheduled for September 18, 2026
- The station takes its name from a Yoruba phrase meaning ‘Don’t Shake,’ built around a message of resilience and youth empowerment
- MÁÁGBỌ̀N FM aims to secure a full NBC licence to operate as a licensed urban radio station in the long term
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Ikeja, Lagos state – Broadcast journalist and humanitarian Sean Polotee has confirmed that his online radio station, MÁÁGBỌ̀N FM, will go live on Friday, September 18, 2026, in what he describes as a long-term project to use media as a force for social change across Nigeria.
Polotee, who has spent decades in broadcasting and community advocacy, said the station is conceived as a purpose-driven platform designed to educate, entertain, and empower Nigerians, with a particular focus on young people.
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What MÁÁGBỌ̀N FM stands for
The station’s name draws from a Yoruba expression meaning “Don’t Shake,” a phrase that forms the foundation of a broader advocacy movement Polotee has been running for years. The movement encourages individuals to remain determined and self-reliant in the face of hardship, a message he said is especially relevant given Nigeria’s current socio-economic climate.
In a statement made available exclusively to Legit.ng, Polotee disclosed that programming on the station will push young Nigerians to identify their talents, pursue entrepreneurship, and stay clear of drug abuse and other social vices. The station also plans to create pathways for exceptional talents across various sectors to grow and gain visibility.
Beyond its online beginnings, MÁÁGBỌ̀N FM has ambitions to become a fully licensed urban radio station, pending approval from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
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New platform promises hope, youth empowerment
The unveiling on September 18, 2026, is expected to draw guests from government, the corporate sector, traditional institutions, youth organisations, and the creative industry.
Polotee summed up the station’s mission in a statement:
“Don’t Shake. Believe in yourself. Discover your talent. Build your future. The future belongs to those who refuse to give up.”
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