Shine Begho Usanga, born on September 15, 1985, is a Nigerian media personality, producer, promoter, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur.
She has hosted numerous events and radio programs, such as The Twists With Shine and Shine with The Stars.
Begho spent five years as a co-host on the breakfast show at 96.9 Cool FM Lagos before joining 102.3 Max FM Lagos in 2017, where she initially hosted the evening drive show and later the midday show ‘The Maxhits’ in 2019.
FACTS ABOUT SHINE BEGHO
- FULL NAME: Shine Begho Usanga
- DATE OF BIRTH: September 15, 1985
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Sapele, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
- NATIONALITY: Nigerian
- STATE OF ORIGIN: Delta, Nigeria
- MARITAL STATUS: Married
- OCCUPATIONs: TV host, Radio Personality
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Hailing from Delta State, Nigeria, she completed her primary education in Sapele, Benin City, and Anambra State.
She is the daughter of the late Chief Justice Begho and successful businesswoman Ester Begho.
After earning her degree in Mass Communication (Journalism) from Madonna University in 2002, Begho returned to Lagos to kickstart her broadcasting career.
While in college, she was actively involved in dancing and modeling.
She officially graduated in 2007 and decided to settle in Lagos to pursue her broadcasting ambitions.
CAREER
Begho’s hosting career began in 2007 when she secured a television presenting role at Galaxy Television, where she hosted a children’s show and appeared on various TV programs and reality shows.
She transitioned to radio in January 2008, co-hosting the Eko FM show Thank God It’s Friday.
Balancing both TV and radio, she became a famous radio presenter during her national youth service in 2008.
After working at various radio stations like HOT FM Abuja and Classic FM Lagos, Begho became a pioneering presenter at 105.1 CITY FM.
She later hosted programs at Rainbow FM, Zoodrums Radio, and 96.9 COOL FM Lagos.
In 2017, she joined 102.3 Maxfm Lagos as a weekend host, eventually taking over the evening drive show and becoming the new host of Maxhits in January 2019.
PERSONAL LIFE
Shine Begho, an On-Air Personality and TV host, got engaged on December 29, 2014, and married her partner on January 21, 2015.
The couple chose to have a small and intimate ceremony at the registry, attended only by close friends and family.
