Ayo Mairo-Ese (popularly referred to as AME Global) is an anchor at Arise News Channel, co-anchoring Africa’s premier Breakfast Show – The Morning Show.

She is a Multiple Award Winning Broadcaster, Media and Communications Professional, Events Compere/Host, and Public Speaker.
Over the years, Ayo has made a mark in her industry, marshalling mind-shifting conversations with national and international Government officials, Thought Leaders and Captains of Industry.

She has made a mark in her industry, lending her skills and experiences on several platforms, both national and international, including The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Awards; Stanbic IBTC conferences and seminars; the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) 20th Annual Conference, Annual UBA CEO Awards, State House Dinner for the outgoing Governor of Akwa-Ibom state, 2023, Black History Month events; All Wales Race and Equality Seminar; to mention a few.

Her professionalism and service to humanity have earned her reputable accolades. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism in Nigeria; The Future Awards Africa Prize for On-Air Personality of the Year (Radio); Royal African Young Leadership Forum Award, 2021 (by His Royal Majesty, Ooni of Ife); YNaija Media List for Most Influential Media Personalities in Nigeria 2021; 2021 Community Icon – The Iconic Womanhood

Community 100 Global Icons of 2021; ELOY Award for TV Presenter of the Year; and the 19ROM (Role Model) Awards for TV Presenter of the Year; Leading Ladies Africa Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2019, among others.

Ayo has a deep passion for women and this reflects in her initiation of, and participation in several activities aimed at the promotion and empowerment of Nigerian women. Prominent among these is her co-founding of SpeakHER Hub, to empower women with communication excellence, as well as her previous service in the capacity of ‘Super Mentor’ for the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) SheVentures program 2020; She also sits on the Board of WiCare Lekota Foundation (a non-profit for young widows) and Praying Women Circle (PWC).

Furthermore, Ayo expresses her passion for women by hosting ‘An Evening with One’ – sessions of real, honest, and vulnerable conversations with young women.

In addition, Ayo is the Principal Trainer at the Public Speaking Program, a program curated to help people hone their skills in the art of Public Speaking and Effective Communication.

When Ayo wields the microphone, she’s known to captivate the audience with her excellence on stage, warm smile, distinct voice, impeccable diction, and witty words.

Ayo enjoys meeting and working with people, reading, dancing, and absolutely loves and values her family. She is happily married to musician Mairo Ese, and they make their home in Lagos, Nigeria.