Yinka Bokinni
Updated: 5/24/2026, 7:01:06 PM Wikipedia source
Olayinka Leigh C Bokinni (born 16 February 1989) is a British radio and television presenter. She is known for presenting various shows on Capital Xtra (2016–2022) and BBC Radio 1 (2023–present). She has also fronted the documentaries Damilola: The Boy Next Door and How to Hire a Hitman, as well as co-presenting True Crime: Unravelled and Naked Education for Channel 4.
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Born
Olayinka Leigh C Bokinni (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 Peckham, London, England
Occupations
Radio and television presenter
Years active
2015–present
Employers
Capital BBC Channel 4
Children
1
Relatives
Kola Bokinni (brother)
Tables
As herself · Filmography
2020
Damilola: The Boy Next Door
Role(s)
Documentary
2021
Role(s)
Guest
2021–present
Role(s)
Unapologetic
Notes
Presenter
2022
How to Hire a Hitman
Role(s)
Documentary
Role(s)
Guest
Don't Hate the Playaz
Tonight with Target
The Greatest Snowman
Role(s)
Contestant
2022, 2023
Role(s)
The Apprentice: You're Fired
Notes
Guest; 2 episodes
Role(s)
Guest
2023
Role(s)
Presenter
Role(s)
Contestant
Role(s)
Guest
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2017 | MOBO Awards | Presenter | |
| When Talent Shows Go Horribly Wrong | Guest | ||
| 2018 | Doctor Who Access All Areas | Presenter | |
| 2019–2021 | Fresh Forward | ||
| 2020 | Damilola: The Boy Next Door | Documentary | |
| 2021 | Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains | Guest | |
| The Big Narstie Show | |||
| 2021–present | Unapologetic | Presenter | |
| 2022 | How to Hire a Hitman | Documentary | |
| Vick Hope's Breakfast Show | Guest | ||
| Don't Hate the Playaz | |||
| Tonight with Target | |||
| The Greatest Snowman | Contestant | ||
| 2022, 2023 | The Apprentice: You're Fired | Guest; 2 episodes | |
| The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice | Guest | ||
| 2023 | Naked Education | Presenter | |
| The Weakest Link | Contestant | ||
| The Chase: Celebrity Special | |||
| Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star | Guest | ||
| 2025 | Richard Osman's House of Games | Contestant | |
| 2026 | Sunday Brunch | Guest presenter |