Background

Gloria Orji-Emodi
Gloria Orji-Emodi, widely recognised by her moniker FabulosGloria or #5FootGiant, is a distinguished Nigerian media personality, journalist, and communications consultant with a career spanning over 20 years in the media industry.
Career Highlights
Early Beginnings: Gloria’s media journey commenced at the tender age of 8 when she featured on the Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) children’s program “Junior Opinion” in Enugu. Her articulate and eloquent presentations made her a standout on the show until she was 12.
Radio Career: In 2004, after attending a Christmas party at the now-defunct Cosmo FM in Enugu, she was offered employment due to her distinctive voice. She served as a news anchor and reporter, presenting programs like “This Weekend” and “Off Campus”.
Dream FM: By 2012, Gloria became the Head of the News Department at Dream FM, Enugu, hosting the award-nominated show People’s Forum, a community access program that gained significant recognition in the South East region. She was also the producer and famously featured as #MadamSecretary in the critically acclaimed political satirical show ONE NIGERIA SHOW: THE NGWONGWO PARLIAMENT
Television and Online Media: In 2018, she transitioned to television with Roots TV Nigeria, where she anchored major programs and conducted interviews with prominent figures in Nigerian politics and governance.
Media Consultancy: Post-2020, Gloria focused on media consultancy, offering services in advertising, public relations, and media marketing, assisting organisations in rebranding and promoting their brands, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Human Resource Expertise: In 2023, after several years of managing several teams throughout her career, including recruitments, she made the bold move to obtain a certification in Human Resource Management from the London School of Business Administration. Her core HR competencies include:
- End-to-End Recruitment Services (from talent sourcing to onboarding and training)
- HR Policy Development tailored for startups and growing enterprises
- Employee Performance Optimisation & Corporate Productivity Consulting
- Career Counselling & Workforce Development for Professionals
Education and Training
Academic Background: Gloria holds a Second Class Upper degree in Biochemistry from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
Professional Training: She has undergone extensive training in journalism and broadcasting with esteemed institutions such as the Financial Times London, BBC, Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC), InterNews Agency, and ActionAid Nigeria. Notably, in 2016, she earned a certificate in Investigative Journalism from RNTC in the Netherlands.
In addition to her media success, Gloria is an accomplished Human Resources Professional, certified by the London School of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
Awards and Recognitions
- Media Personality of the Year: African Leading Women Award (2019),
- Nigerian Women Achievers Award (2018), TUSH Youth Award (2017).
- Outstanding Broadcaster: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Outstanding Program Presenter (DriveTime) in the South East (2016),
- Xperience Womanity Award (2016).
Awards and Recognitions
#FabulosGloriaMediaCoachingProgram: In 2025, Gloria launched her Media Mentorship and Coaching Program with designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, aspiring and practising media personalities master the art of speaking, presenting and showing up powerfully in today’s media-driven world
#GiveBackProject: In 2014, Gloria launched this philanthropic initiative to empower individuals by providing financial support for small businesses and distributing educational materials to underprivileged schools in Enugu.
Public Speaking and Training: She is a sought-after speaker on topics related to media, public relations, advertising, marketing, career and corporate excellence as well as women’s empowerment. Gloria has also trained numerous media practitioners, many of whom hold managerial positions in various broadcast stations across Nigeria.
Other Endeavors
Acting: In 2015, she starred as a gynecologist in the critically acclaimed Igbo movie B is For Boy, which highlighted societal pressures on women to bear male children.
Script Writing: Gloria is an exceptional writer. In 2006 she wrote and directed the international award winning radio drama #JustMyLuck
Digital Presence: Gloria is an active social media influencer with a substantial following on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under the handle @FabulosGloria.

Personal Life
Born on January 12, 1983, in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Gloria is married and a mother of two children: Somkenechukwu Emodi and Obinna Genesis Omeiheukwu Emodi .
What People Say About Me

Gloria helped us go from invisible to unforgettable. Her media coaching transformed how I show up online and in person.

Our HR processes were a mess until Gloria stepped in. Now we have a structured team and a clear performance system.

She’s the real deal — smart, supportive, and incredibly strategic. From hosting to press features, Gloria gets results.
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