Kemi Akinyemi: The Power Publisher Redefining Nigerian Storytelling
It is not a very common practice to see an individual who has built a legacy of celebrating others being celebrated herself . That is the story of Kemi Akinyemi , a Nigerian journalist, author and publisher best known as the publisher and editor-in-chief of The ELITES magazine.
Her work sits at the intersection of high-end lifestyle, society reporting and coffee-table biography publishing — profiling influential Nigerians in business, royalty, religion and philanthropy. With a background in mainstream journalism . Akinyemi has been described in press reports as a seasoned journalist and a former assistant editor of The News before later moving into independent, luxury lifestyle publishing- The Elitesng.com — an outlet that produces society features, special editions and high-production books on notable figures. The editorial team and Akinyemi have presented special editions and paid courtesy visits to traditional rulers and public figures, reflecting the magazine’s society-oriented remit.
Kemi Akinyemi: The Woman Behind Nigeria’s Elite Chronicles
Kemi Akinyemi is recognized as one of Nigeria’s most respected storytellers and a leading figure in luxury publishing. As the founder of The ELITES magazine, she chronicles the lives, achievements, and enduring legacies of the nation’s most influential figures, from business titans to royalty, illuminating their stories of grace and power.
Akinyemi has masterfully moved from the newsroom to curating stunning coffee-table books that celebrate humanity and excellence. Her bespoke publications, including major tributes to Mike Adenuga, Olori Sekinat Elegushi, and Prophetess Funmilola Lucas, are treasured works. Through The ELITES, she consistently redefines storytelling, turning Nigerian memories into enduring historical milestones.
We honor the woman behind the remarkable publication—the curator, the historian, and the visionary leader. As Kemi Akinyemi celebrates her birthday, we wish her a day as beautifully crafted and impactful as the stories she tells. May the coming year bring continued success, abundant happiness, and the opportunity to keep illuminating the lives of others with her signature grace and warmth.
Her bespoke coffee table publications are, indeed, treasured works. Notable among some of these publications are:
* Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Courage. Brilliance. Hope
* Enoch Adejare Adeboye: Made Great By Grace
* Mike Adenuga: The Inspiring Chronicle of A Business Colossus
* Afe Babalola (SAN): A Dynamo of Excellence In Law, Education, Philanthropy and Farming
* David Olaniyi Oyedepo: Purveyor of The Faith That Works
* Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi: A True Inspiration For African Women
* Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde: An Odyssey of Grace
* Delphine Olufunmilayo Meshida: Ethos of Her Unfeigned Love
* Princess (Dr.) R. U. Osula Mku-Atu:
A Peerless Beacon of Philanthropy
* Funmilola Lucas: Favoured and Fabulous In God’s Vineyard
* Sekinat Aramide Elegushi: Royalty Meets Style and A Heart of Gold
Happy Birthday to a legend!
