HomeLatest NewsIsmaila Alfa departing CBC Toronto's Metro...

Ismaila Alfa departing CBC Toronto’s Metro Morning

Ismaila Alfa, the host of CBC Toronto’s Metro Morning since 2020, has been named the new host of CBC Radio One’s Fresh Air.

Alfa will take the helm of the Ontario weekend morning show, beginning March 25. He succeeds Jason D’Souza, who took up hosting duties on CBC Victoria drive home show, All Points West, in January.

Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Alfa was a hip hop musician prior to joining CBC Radio in 2008, where he started as a traffic reporter on the CBC Winnipeg morning show. He’d been the host of CBC Winnipeg afternoon drive show, Up to Speed, since 2013, before joining Metro Morning.

“It’s been an honour to serve Toronto audiences in the role of Metro Morning host and I am grateful to the Metro Morning team for everything we have achieved together,” said Alfa, in a release from the public broadcaster. “My passion is deeply rooted in arts, culture, community and people. I’m looking forward to reaching new audiences as host of Fresh Air.”

“I’m excited that people across the entire province will have the chance to get to know Ismaila when he steps into the role of host of Fresh Air,” added Ruth Zowdu, Senior Managing Director of CBC Ontario. “He’s warm and curious and he’s had a wide range of life experiences, including writing plays, and writing and performing music among other things, that inform his interviews.”

Fresh Air airs every Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 9 a.m. on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen.

CBC says the search for a new host for Metro Morning will begin immediately.


Subscribe Now – Free!

Broadcast Dialogue has been required reading in the Canadian broadcast media for 30 years. When you subscribe, you join a community of connected professionals from media and broadcast related sectors from across the country.

The Weekly Briefing from Broadcast Dialogue is delivered exclusively to subscribers by email every Thursday. It’s your link to critical industry news, timely people moves, and excellent career advancement opportunities.

Let’s get started right now.

* indicates required

 

SUBSCRIBE NOW - IT'S FREE!

At Broadcast Dialogue®, we are committed to delivering industry-leading insights, news, and analysis directly to your inbox—completely free of charge.

By providing full / accurate information, you are helping us sustain Broadcast Dialogue® as a free resource. In return, we commit to delivering high-quality content that keeps you informed on the latest trends, technology, and news shaping the broadcast landscape—at no cost to you.

The Weekly Briefing from Broadcast Dialogue® is delivered exclusively to our subscribers by email every Thursday.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Your Subscription Information

Your Name
Your Email Address
Broadcast Dialogue uses this information to understand our audience and deliver relevant content.
Broadcast Dialogue uses this information to understand our audience and deliver relevant content.

Your Company Information

A Couple Of Questions

Do you consider yourself retired?
Are you seeking employment opportunities?

Connie Thiessen
Connie Thiessenhttps://broadcastdialogue.com
Connie has worked coast-to-coast as a reporter, editor, anchor and host at CKNW and News 1130 in Vancouver, News 95.7 and CBC in Halifax, and CFCW Edmonton, among other stations. With a passion for music, film and community service, she led News 95.7 to a 2013 Atlantic Journalism Award and regional RTDNA award for Best Radio Newscast. More recently, she was nominated for Music Journalist of the Year at Canadian Music Week 2019. To report a typo or error please email - corrections@broadcastdialogue.com

Latest News

Veteran broadcaster Doc Harris signs off

Longtime broadcaster Doc Harris, who had a radio career spanning five decades, has passed away at age 76. Harris passed away in Vancouver General Hospital...

RTDNA Canada announces Regional Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

RTDNA Canada has announced its 2024 Regional Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence...

Events / Conferences