Kehinde Ajose
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| Kehinde Ajose | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kehinde Joseph Ajose Lagos |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigeria |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Visibility Solutions Media |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
| 🌐 Website | www.kehindeajose.ng |
Kehinde Ajose is a Nigerian author, podcaster and entertainment journalist, who is an entertainment contributor for The Punch, and a news expert at Legit.ng. He is known to have contributed to Business Day, Vanguard, Independent, and was the entertainment editor at TheNewsGuru. Kehinde is the host of "Conversations with Kenni",[1] an entertainment and lifestyle podcast, he began in 2023.
Early life and career[edit]
Kehinde Joseph Ajose is a Lagosian from one of the communities in the 20 local government areas in Lagos,[2] where he had his primary, secondary, and tertiary education. He graduated from Lagos State University, with a degree in English and literary studies.[2] While still in the university, he contributed articles to BusinessDay, and Vanguard Newspaper and wrote the armchair critic column for Independent.[2]
In 2013, Kehinde began his professional career in journalism at Vanguard Media Limited, as a reporter & interviewer for Vanguard.[2] In 2016, Mideno Bayagbon offered him an editorial position at TheNewsGuru as an entertainment editor, shortly after he left Vanguard Newspaper.[3]
During his time at TheNewsGuru, he founded Visibility Solutions Media,[4] while he remained the entertainment editor for TheNewsGuru till 2021 when he left to focus on his agency. In 2022, he joined The Punch, as a contributor, contributing to the entertainment and lifestyle desk. In the same year, he became the host of the "Celebrity Uncensored" podcast produced by Land is Green Africa Media.[5]
In 2023, Kehinde started his own podcast "Conversations with Kenni", an entertainment podcast.[1] On the podcast, he had conversations with K-Solo, Monalisa Stephen, GT Da Guitarman, Seyi Hunter, and Queeneth Agbor.[6]
Public speaking[edit]
- Author Visibility Online Summit (2020).[7]
- The Africa Focus for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (2022).[8]
Selected publications[edit]
- There is nothing like a real job (2013).[9]
- Nigerian authors can be billionaires if they master book marketing (2020).[10]
- Businesses need result oriented PR strategy to stay relevant (2021).[11]
Books[edit]
Awards and recognitions[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nigeria Media Nite Out Award | Entertainment Journalist of the Year | Won | [14] |
| 2016 | Nigerian Writers Awards | 100 most influential Nigerian writers (Under-40) | Longlisted | [15] |
| 2022 | Africa Honorary Awards | Visibility strategist of the year | Won | [16] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (3 June 2023). "Meet Kehinde Ajose, visibility strategist inspiring youths through podcast". Businessday NG. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Grace, Ihesiulo (19 July 2022). "10 things you need to know about Nigerian media personality, Kehinde Ajose". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ Ajasa, Femi (1 September 2020). "BREAKING: TheNewsGuru rejigs, appoints new Editors". TheNewsGuru. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ↑ "Businesses need result oriented PR strategy to stay relevant - Kehinde Ajose, founder Visibility Solutions Media". The Guardian Nigeria. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ↑ "Kehinde Ajose to host new show 'Celebrity Uncensored'". The Sun. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ "#BN2023Epilogues: Kehinde Ajose Travelled to Three Countries and Learned to Balance Work & Play". BellaNaija. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Kehinde Ajose: Creating Information Products Panacea to Recession Proof Your Business". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ "AFEED hosts Kehinde Ajose at business workshop". The Guardian Nigeria News. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ Odunsi, Wale (27 January 2013). "Kehinde Ajose: There is nothing like a real job". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ Ajose, Kehinde. "Nigerian authors can be billionaires if they master book marketing". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ "Businesses need result oriented PR strategy to stay relevant - Kehinde Ajose, founder Visibility Solutions Media". The Guardian Nigeria News. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ "'Why I wrote Donjazzyfied' – Kehinde Ajose". Encomium Magazine. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ Adewuyi, Roseline (8 April 2023). "Book Review: Author Visibility Secrets by Kehinde Ajose". Businessday NG. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ↑ "Vanguard man wins entertainment writer of the year award". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "100 MOST INFLUENTIAL NIGERIAN WRITERS UNDER 40. (2016 LIST)". Nigerian Writers Awards. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Media Personality, Ajose Bags Visibility Strategist Award". Leadership Newspaper. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
External links[edit]
- Kehinde Ajose at TheNewsGuru
- Kehinde Ajose at BellaNaija
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