Celebrities, Fans Embrace Wazobia FM’s “Heart Waka” in Ajegunle
Wazobia FM has marked this year’s World Heart Day with a special ‘Heart Walk’ in Ajegunle, Lagos.
The event, tagged Heart Waka for Life, took place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, drawing a massive crowd of fans, celebrities, and well-wishers.
The walk kicked off at the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area headquarters as early as 7 a.m.
Participants marched through the community to Maracana Stadium, where fitness activities were held to promote healthier living.
Executive Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun, Hon. Olalekan Olu Akindipe, popularly known as LampHolder, joined the walk side by side with residents.
He described the event as an important step toward building stronger, healthier lifestyles in the community.
The energy of the walk was further boosted by Wazobia FM presenters, who brought their on-air charisma to the streets.
They were joined by top celebrities including Korexx, Cute Abiola, Aproko Doctor, Kemen, Kaffy, Kenny Blaq, and Broda Shaggi, while Mr Macaroni and Gossip Loaded offered their support online.
At a press briefing ahead of the event, the General Manager for Wazobia FM, Cool FM, Nigeria Info FM, and Kids FM, Femi Obong-Daniels, explained that the Heart Walk was designed to get everyone in the Local Government involved in fitness and health awareness.
Program Managers of the stations and some On-Air Personalities also stressed the benefits of regular walking, highlighting its role in preventing heart disease, improving cardiovascular fitness, and boosting energy levels.
Sponsors, including Wazobia Beauty and Cosmetics, applauded the initiative as a notable contribution to public health.
World Heart Day is observed globally to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death worldwide.
By taking the campaign to Ajegunle, Wazobia FM says it hopes to inspire more Nigerians to take charge of their heart health through simple lifestyle choices like walking and exercise.
For many residents and fans who joined the Heart Waka, it was more than a walk, it was a movement, blending fun, fitness, and community spirit in the heart of Ajegunle.
