President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Seye Kehinde, esteemed journalist and publisher of City People magazine, on his 60th birthday.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended Kehinde’s decades-long contributions to the Nigerian media industry.
He described the publisher’s career as “an inspiration to the younger generation,” lauding his journey from a bold reporter to a trailblazing media entrepreneur.
“Seye’s over thirty years of impactful journalism practice and his progression from daring reporter and editor to media entrepreneur remain an inspiration to the younger generation, underscoring the fact that with hard work, dedication, and consistency, they too can reach the zenith of the profession,” Tinubu stated.
Seye Kehinde’s professional journey began with African Concord magazine where he served until April 1992.
Following his departure, he co-founded The NEWS magazine and TEMPO in 1993 with five other media professionals.
In November 1996, he launched City People, a magazine that carved a niche in people and society reporting and has since become a staple in lifestyle and celebrity journalism in Nigeria.
Tinubu praised Kehinde for shaping public discourse through consistent and engaging journalism, particularly through his establishment of City People, which has significantly influenced media coverage of society news and human-interest stories.
As the media landscape evolves with technological advancement and the rise of digital platforms, the President encouraged Kehinde to stay committed to “good, people-oriented journalism,” a value that has long defined his career.
The President also extended heartfelt wishes for good health and longevity, praying that God grants the veteran journalist many more fulfilling years.
