The Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, has extolled the virtues of renowned journalist and publisher, Seye Kehinde, as he marked his 60th birthday.
In a statement personally signed and released in Ado-Ekiti, Ojo-Lanre described Kehinde as “the Moon of Street Journalism”, a rare gem who revolutionized soft-sell journalism in Nigeria through consistency, integrity, and creative innovation.
“His birthday may have been yesterday, but today marks a new chapter — a fresh year filled with purpose and grace,” Ojo-Lanre said.
He commended Kehinde for transforming a genre once dismissed as irrelevant into a respected pillar of Nigerian journalism through his iconic platform, City People Magazine.
“Seye Kehinde is not just a journalist; he is a pioneer and a national asset whose contribution to personality journalism has inspired generations. His journey from selling just 4 copies out of an ambitious 5,000 debut to building a household name is a testament to resilience, vision, and tenacity,” the tourism boss stated.
Ojo-Lanre further praised Kehinde’s ethical stance in an industry often plagued by sensationalism, noting that the veteran journalist never indulged in blackmail or yellow journalism, but rather elevated truth, celebrated people, and promoted excellence.
“He is humble, principled, generous, and intellectually sound — a builder of dreams and a chronicler of greatness. His pages have shaped narratives and given voice to many untold stories across Nigeria.”
Describing Kehinde as “the most unassuming genius in media”, Ojo-Lanre expressed confidence that the journalist’s legacy would continue to inspire generations of media professionals.
He concluded the tribute with heartfelt prayers, saying, “Seye Kehinde’s kind is rare. His story is gold. His legacy is eternal. May he live long to continue to inspire and illuminate paths in journalism and beyond.”
Signed:
Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq
Director General
Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development
