Call it Journalists hang out and you wouldn’t be wrong; that was the kind of crowd Mr Ademola Akinbola gathered on Tuesday, June 7 2022 as he launched the print version of the Podium magazine.
The
event took place at the CLAM Auditorium in Omole, Lagos. It was an eye-opener
for everyone in attendance as there were different sessions on branding and the
importance of print journalism in nation-building. There were a handful of
Pastors at the event who came to bless the occasion with their spiritual
understanding and their substances too.
DAMILARE SALAMI 08155134152 was there with
Photojournalist, SUNDAY OYEMADE and he brings you some of the highlights,
enjoy.
ABOUT
THE PODIUM MAGAZINE
The
Podium magazine started as an online platform that focused on celebrating
people, places and passion. It is an international magazine and is not meant to
be sold on the streets by vendors. It can be gotten via subscription or highbrow
stores and malls.
The
Podium is a bi-monthly magazine that only comes out 6 times in a year. It has a
handful of professional contributors and cuts across all walks of life.
Mr
Akinrinwa the publisher of the podium magazine during his speech revealed that
the magazine was launched to celebrate excellence in all walks of life. He
revealed that the niche was carved in other to correct a trend in society
which is already becoming a menace. According to him, most magazines out there
only celebrate affluence not minding the sources of the income of such people.
This has made a lot of young people only focus on making money in all kinds
of manners.
“We
are set out to celebrate hardworking achievers in our society and beyond. We
want to correct the notion in the mind of many young people today that hard
work no longer pays,” he said.
The
first print edition of the magazine was launched in Indianapolis, US. Other
launchings have been slated for the UK, Canada and South Africa respectively/
PASTOR
WOLE OLADIYUN PLAYED A HUGE ROLE
The
founder of Christ The Living Spring Apostolic Ministries CLAM was at the event
from beginning to end. He played a huge role as a father and big brother of
the publisher. He also supported the magazine launch by making a huge purchase.
BRAND
EXPERT & TPT INTERNATIONAL CEO, TOKUNBO MODUPE DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Tokunbo
Modupe is not a novice in the world of branding. He is a top-notch PR expert,
the founder of TPT International. He has paid his dues in the industry and has
a proven track record of success in the industry.
He
took a session on the importance of branding where he opened the eyes of all
those in attendance. Give it to Toks, he has walked his talk on the job and his
experiences provided examples for real-life issues.
TOP
NIGERIANS MADE THE HIGH TABLE
The
high table was filled with men of timber and calibre. The list includes Pastor
Wole Oladiyun, Mr Wale Akinterinwa, the Ondo State Commissioner of Finance who
was the special guest of honour. He was represented by Mr Yemi Akinseye.
Others
are Dr Rotimi Adelola, CEO No 9 Studios and ex-SSG of the Ondo State
government, Mr Femi Awoyemi, Founder Proscia Ltd, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa,
Director NYSC Lagos office, and Akogun Tokunbo Modupe, CEO TPT International.
ROLL
CALL
Present
at the event was Apostle Dele Johnson, Bimbo Akinbamidele, Lekan Akinbamidele,
Gboyega Ogungbenro, Mr & Mrs Awojulu, Prince Biyi Adetona, Prince Adetola,
Olumide Iyanda, Sir Semoore Badejo, Ayo Akinbola, Bunmi Awonaya ThisDay, Prince
Kuki, Muyiwa Akintunde, Dele Olukoju, Bayowa Seise, Pastor Tade Adewakun, Pastor Peace
Akingunsoye, Pastor Funso Adeola, Pastor Mike Oduoye, Pastor Akin Adeoye, among
several others.
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