Mozez Praiz

Mozez Praiz is a Nigerian model and a sports TV/radio presenter who currently works under SuperSport and Smooth F.M 98.1.[1] Best known to be the host of Star Football Superfans Show and the anchor of Naija Made, Mozez has covered several sporting events including the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[2]

Not to be confused with Praiz.
Mozez Praiz
Born
Mozez Praiz

Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materThe Polytechnic, Ibadan
Career
ShowAfrica Sport On
Station(s)SuperSport
NetworkDStv
Time slot7:30pm-8:30pm, Thursdays
ShowStar Football SuperFans
Station(s)Africa Independent Television
NetworkDaar Communications
StyleAnchor
CountryNigeria
South Africa

Early life and education

Mozez was born into a family of nine in Lagos State, South-Western Nigeria and went on to finish his primary and secondary school education there.[3] He proceeded to The Polytechnic, Ibadan where he graduated with a National Diploma in Mass Communication; and he later studied Cinematography, Editing and set design at the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria training school in 2001.[4]

Career

Modelling

Prior to being employed by Supersport, Mozez was an active model. He commercially modelled for some reputable fashion houses in Nigeria including Modella where he worked for two years before he moved to South Africa.[5]

Supersport

Mozez is one of the pioneering members of Supersport in Nigeria. He was employed as Production Coordinator in 2007 into the company through the help of the head of production crew of a reality T.V show he took part in, in 2004. He currently anchors Naija Made, a DStv sports programme focused on the Nigeria Premier League.[6][7]

Personal life

Mozez is married to his wife with whom they have two children. He is also a brand ambassador for MUDI Africa.[1]

References
  1. "Mozez Praiz". Smooth FM. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  2. "Star SuperFans Show Goes Tactical". Sports Day. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. Remi Sulola (23 May 2014). "I Sold Chin-Chin, Washed Cars To Survive-Mozez Praiz". National Weekender. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  4. Oluwole Ola (19 January 2014). "WB Exclusive Interview: From Modeling To Sports, Mozez Praiz Speaks On His Tough Upbringing, Career, Family And More!". Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  5. Daniel Anazia (6 April 2015). "Mozez Praiz… I'm A 'Data Junkie'". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  6. "SuperSport's Naija Made celebrates 100 episodes". TalkMedia Africa. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  7. "SS to cover 3SC and Dolphins". 25 February 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.