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.
City People’s Brands Editor, 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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