Lola Ogunnaike Leaving CNN & Giant Mag to Fold?
TVNewser has learned CNN entertainment correspondent Lola Ogunnaike is leaving the network. Oguannaike joined CNN in May 2007 and had reported primarily for CNN’s American Morning. Today was her last day. Her contract was not renewed.
A CNN spokesperson tells TVNewser, “Lola is a terrific reporter who brought American Morning viewers their daily dose of all things pop culture and we wish her all the best in her new endeavors.”
In other exit door news, word on J-street is that EIC Emil Wilbekin is leaving GIANT magazine for Essence.com. Wilbekin joined GIANT in Feburary 2008. Prior to that he was the EIC of VIBE magazine. The future of GIANT is uncertain. Story developing.
Muyiwa, 
Kunbi, 
Oreoluwa and one other person are discussing.
Kunbi 8:09 pm on May 31, 2009 Permalink
I’m not surprised they’ve let her go. She sucked.
Ken Gibbs JR (aka The Nicest Guy You Know) 9:29 am on June 2, 2009 Permalink
I didn’t think she was bad at all, but I didn’t see her often. What’s next?
Oreoluwa 12:26 am on June 11, 2009 Permalink
Kubi….what are you doing with your life to pass such harsh judgment on Lola Ogunnaike’s performance? I ask this question with all sincerity.
Kunbi 7:58 pm on June 14, 2009 Permalink
@Oreoluwa
I’m a tenured professor at Columbia. Why do you ask?
Muyiwa 12:10 pm on November 15, 2009 Permalink
@Kunbi…Regardless, you ought to be more respectful with your criticisms. Is she the best at her job? Perhaps no, as the case is for many others…I think she has contributed, and continues to contribute her fair share to journalism and rightfully so. She has my kudos!