A new platform for celebrating excellence, leadership and community development is set to spotlight outstanding young achievers through the Akinyele 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards, an initiative designed to honour 40 exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and contributed meaningfully to the growth and development of Akinyele.

The awards are organised by Media 29 Creations, publishers of Gbèdu Magazine, organisers of the Gbèdu Magazine Outreach and Empowerment Drive and the Prestigious Igbelaruge Àṣà Yorùbá Awards.

Building on its commitment to cultural promotion, youth empowerment and community development, Media 29 Creations is introducing the Akinyele 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards as a platform to celebrate young people whose achievements, dedication, innovation and service continue to inspire others and create positive change.

The recognition will spotlight exceptional young achievers across various sectors, including business, entrepreneurship, education, entertainment, agriculture, technology, public service, creative industries and community development.

Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the initiative seeks to promote youth leadership, encourage excellence and recognise individuals whose contributions are making a meaningful difference in Akinyele.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The organisers hereby invite members of the public, community leaders, organisations, institutions and well-meaning individuals to nominate deserving candidates for this prestigious recognition.

To qualify, nominees must be under the age of 40 and meet at least one of the following criteria:

* Be an indigene of Akinyele.
* Have lived in Akinyele and made meaningful contributions to the community for a minimum of 10 years.

Nominations should highlight verifiable achievements, outstanding professional performance, leadership qualities and demonstrable contributions to the development and progress of Akinyele.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Interested persons should send the following information via WhatsApp to 07043882051:

1. Full name of the nominee.
2. A brief description of the nominee’s achievements and impact on Akinyele.
3. Phone number of the nominee.

The public is encouraged to nominate individuals whose work, service and achievements deserve wider recognition.

Nomination deadline: 15 November 2026.

CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP

Media 29 Creations also invites corporate organisations, business owners, philanthropists, community leaders, public office holders, institutions and other well-meaning individuals to partner with and support the Akinyele 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards.

Support and sponsorship will contribute to the successful delivery of the programme, the celebration of deserving young achievers and the promotion of excellence, youth empowerment and community development.

Partners and sponsors will have the opportunity to associate their brands with an initiative that celebrates talent, encourages responsible leadership and highlights the positive contributions of young people to society.

The organisers believe that recognising excellence today is an investment in the leaders, innovators and change-makers of tomorrow.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: Akinyele 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards
Date: Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Organiser: Media 29 Creations
Nominations and sponsorship enquiries: 07043882051 via WhatsApp

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT

The Akinyele 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards is more than an awards initiative; it is a call to identify, celebrate and encourage individuals who are contributing to the development of Akinyele and inspiring the next generation.

The public is encouraged to participate by nominating deserving candidates, sharing the call for nominations and supporting the initiative through partnerships and sponsorship.

Nominate a deserving achiever. Celebrate excellence. Inspire leadership. Build Akinyele.

Media 29 Creations; Celebrating excellence, promoting culture and empowering communities.