Gina Ehikodi Ojo is the CEO of Geenamoore and Associates and the MD of Foodies and Spice Nigeria Limited.
Gina hails from Igbontor in Igbanke (Oriomwhon LGA). A Law graduate with over 15years experience in Media Content Production and TV Channel Administration.
Gina started out in media as a teen actress and script writer in 1998, She played the lead role of Tobi in the movie Colours of Tomorrow, a movie exposing the dangers of Child Marriage which leads to Vesico Vaginal Fistula VVF.
After Graduating from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Gina rose to the position of the Head Corporate Development Officer at Virtual Media Limited, owners of Nigezie and Orisun TV Channels where she worked for about 6 years.
1n 2012, She joined WAP Productions Limited to lead the team in setting up the WAP TV channel and was the General Manager for 5 years
Geenamoore and Associates which she now leads fully since 2017, is a Media Content Production company creating and producing TV and Online Contents, including below the Line Experiential Activation for Brands and also offers media consultancy services.
Some of their PRODUCTIONS Includes:
FOODIES AND SPICE: Nigeria’s foremost Food and Travel Series, Gina doubles as the Producer and host of the program Foodies and Spice. It features various indigenous recipes and cooking techniques. Foodies and Spice has worked with various FMCG’s for the past 6 years on TV and Online including brands like Unilever, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Flour Mills of Nigeria (Golden penny Foods), Cadbury, Promasidor. Dufil, Indomie just to mention a few.
Foodies and Spice Broadcasts on over 15 Major TV and Network Channels in Nigeria, making it the most watched TV Food and Travel show in Nigeria.
FOODIES AND SPICE TRAVEL SERIES: Stories from across the world detailing Gina’s experiences in food, lifestyle and culture of the countries she visits are made into seasonal docu-series for the viewing pleasure of TV and online audiences. Some of the Travel series include (French Fusion, Flavours of Azerbaijan, Amazing China, Visit Dubai etc). These travels series have been supported or fully sponsored by the French Consulate in Lagos, Friends of Azerbaijan Organization, the Beijing Wan Xiang travels and Flour Mills of Nigeria respectively.
LIVE, LOVE, LEGIT: This is a magazine show profiling the life of various Nigerian men on how they live, how they love and their legitimate lifestyle. The documentary is aimed at changing the narrative or stereotyping of the “Nigerian Man” bringing to the limelight the positive attributes and tenacity of a real Nigerian Man. This show broadcasts on STV Network and ITV Abuja.
FEED YOUR LOVE: This is a below the line experiential activation and format designed for brands to reach their consumers and foster brand loyalty at wedding Ceremonies across Nigeria. The content from these wedding activations are made into episodes and Seasons for both TV and Online Channels. FEED YOUR LOVE is being sponsored by Golden Penny Foods now.
TOAST TO LOVE: An offshoot of the FEED YOUR LOVE projects but designed for Beverage brands.
FOODAHOLIC FESTIVAL: This is a gathering of Foodies from across Nigeria to celebrate food. The festival features, FMCG’s, Food Vendors, SME’s in Food production and services, Farmers, Food bloggers/Influencers who host Meet and Greets, Foodaholics (fans of the TV show Foodies and Spice) who come as teams to compete in Food related activities to win prizes. The Foodaholic Festival is the biggest annual Food Festival in Nigeria and it has recorded over 10,000 people in attendance. Brands like Coca-Cola, PZ, Golden Penny, Unilever, Cadbury, Nestle, Peak Milk etc have all being in attendance
BUDGETMUMMY NIGERIA: This is an online Marketing or Telemarketing content designed to help Individuals shop on a budget.
SANDS OF TIME (Affiong Go Lagos):A Television Drama series showing on Nigerian TV Channels
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCING
Gina is also a social media Influencer with over:
- 1.8 million Followers on verified Facebook page (Foodies & Spice)
- 350 thousand followers on verified Instagram page (@geenafoodiesandspice)
- 96 thousand Followers on YouTube (Foodies And Spice) etc…
- 900 thousand on Whatsapp Channel
- 58 thousand on Tiktok
… Where she interacts with her fans while sharing her recipes, lifestyle and activities.
CSR AND PHILANTHROPY WORKS
Gina is the Life Matron of the House of Rammah Foundation where she gets as many out of school kids back to school by supporting them with Tuition fees and educational materials. Whilst also providing entrepreneurial Widows in the Foundation with yearly Grants to boost their Business.
AWARDS:
- November 2014, just barely one year after Foodies and Spice hit the screens and on its 5th Season, Foodies and Spice was awarded the (VIEWERS CHOICE) BEST BRAND/BUSINESS FOOD PROGRAM ON TV by the NIGERIAN BROADCASTERS MERIT AWARD 2014
- www.foodiesandspice.comwas Nominated as BEST FOOD BLOG in NIGERIA by the NIGERIAN BLOGGERS AWARD 2015
- Recipient of The HOPE LEGACY Award for impactive contribution and commitment to excellence in the Entertainment Industry
- Naija Top baker Special recognition Award for promoting Baking on TV 2016
- Azerbaijan National Culinary Association Award for Special Services to Azerbaijany culinary culture 2018
- Nominee Pulse TV Influencer Award 2021
- Nominee ELOY Awards for Food Vlogger/Entrepreneur 2022
- Recipient of the Naija Bakers Honorary Award for Entrepreneurship 2024
- Recipient Africa’s Under 40 CEO Award
- Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the Prowess University, Delaware, USA
Gina is married to Mr. Adedeji Ojo, MD of Springe Edge Nigeria Limited (A Construction and Project management Company) and he is also the Executive Producer of Foodies and Spice. They are blessed with Twin Boys, Jason and Jaden Ojo.
