Charles Anazodo, a seasoned sports journalist and television host with over 18 years of experience at SuperSport Nigeria, is widely celebrated for his insightful soccer analysis across local and international platforms. Born in Anambra State and currently residing in Lagos, Anazodo's passion for football commentary has taken him to major events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. For him, journalism has always been his dream career, as he revealed on The Silva Show podcast.
"I enjoy hopping on a plane, going from one place. I never envisioned myself from the very beginning as a nine to five person... I'd always wanted to do broadcasts at whatever level, be it TV or radio," he said.
Profile Summary
Charles Anazodo is a Nigerian sports journalist who has been working at SuperSport Nigeria for 18 years. He hails from Anambra State but lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is married to Marian Anazodo, a TV broadcaster and content creator, and is the father of twins: Muna and Kobi.
Early Life and Education
Charles Anazodo is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Anazodo, also known as Mummy D, who was ordained as a pastor for the Hope Hall Redeemed Christian Church. He grew up alongside his three siblings: Rally, Chinedu, and Chinwe Iloghalu. His sister, Chinwe, serves as the acting CEO of NOVA Bank.
After high school, Anazodo attended the University of Port Harcourt, graduating in 1994 with a Second Class Honours, Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature.
Age and State of Origin
Charles Anazodo's exact age is not publicly known, but his date of birth is 8 July, making his zodiac sign Cancer. He hails from Anambra State and currently resides in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. He confirmed his origin on X (Twitter), stating, "I AM FROM ANAMBRA AND CONCERNED ABOUT MY STATE."
Career Background
Charles began his broadcast career in the late 1990s when he joined the Degeu Broadcasting Network (DBN TV) in Lagos, Nigeria. He also worked for Metro FM and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a freelance anchor. On The Silva Show in July 2025, he shared, "My career in broadcast began with DBN Television, you know, very many years ago, late 90s, 1997-98, to be precise... I worked there for about three years, roughly about three years, where I cut my teeth, more or less, and then left the company and did some private work, which also included me being seen on the NTA. I was never a staff of the NTA. All I did was private work on the NTA, Master Sports, the African Soccer Show, and a few others as well."
According to his LinkedIn profile, he joined SuperSport Nigeria in 2018 as a TV presenter and has been working there ever since. He has hosted major championships, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, he has been an anchor for SportZone on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM since 2017.
Personal Life
Charles Anazodo is married to fellow broadcaster Marian Anazodo, who has been the General Manager at 88.5 UFM since February 2022. Marian is a University of Lagos graduate with a Master's degree in Public and International Affairs. The couple met at DBN Television, as Charles narrated on The Silva Show: "I met her actually at DBN Television when I was at DBN many years ago, you know, and she then went on to the NTA to work as a full time staff. You know, then we continued our relationship there and I did work at NTA as well. And everything just came together."
They got married on 19 July 2003. On their 21st anniversary, Marian shared a photo with a sweet message: "I have loved only you… You have made this decision so easy! I'm always going to be right beside you, babes, always and forever #21yearsgoingonforever."
The couple has twin children, Muna and Kobi, who celebrate their birthday on 19 February each year. They graduated from Greensprings School in June 2024.
Controversies
In response to the Super Eagles players' public protests over unpaid bonuses during preparations for recent Africa Cup of Nations matches, Charles Anazodo announced his withdrawal of support for the team, declaring that he no longer cared about their performance outcomes, win or lose. He criticised the players for prioritising financial demands over national representation, labelling their actions as a "national disgrace" that shamed Nigeria on the international stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which university did Charles Anazodo attend? He attended the University of Port Harcourt, studying for a degree in English and Literature.
- Is Charles Anazodo still married? Yes, he is still married to Marian Anazodo.
- Does Charles Anazodo have kids? Yes, he and his wife Marian have two children, twins Muna and Kobi.
