Meet Tofunmi Akinseye, honoured on MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 List

Tofunmi Akinseye, the innovative media entrepreneur and founder of Savvy Media Africa, has been distinguished among the elite ranks of the MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 Class of 2024.

This recognition celebrates exceptional individuals of African descent worldwide for their remarkable contributions to humanity.

Akinseye’s inclusion in the MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 list comes as a testament to her expertise in the sector of public relations and content creation.

Through her visionary leadership at Savvy Media Africa, she has spearheaded transformative PR and content campaigns for a myriad of prominent brands, businesses, and personalities, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Akinseye is known for orchestrating the West African premieres of mega-hits like ‘Black Panther’ with over 65 million impressions and 21 million reach and “Avatar” to steering Nollywood sensations like Odunlade Adekola’s box office smash ‘Orisa,’ Tofunmi Akinseye, CEO of Savvy Media Africa, has a track record that speaks volumes.

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She has steered the PR directions for the movies of stars like Deyemi Okanlawon, and others.

Upon receiving news of her selection, Akinseye expressed profound gratitude, stating, “I am deeply honored to be acknowledged among such esteemed company on the MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 list. This recognition serves as a humbling reminder of the power of passion, perseverance, and purpose in driving positive change on a global scale. I am committed to continuing my mission of amplifying diverse voices and narratives through innovative media solutions.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the MIPAD Global 100 Under 40 committee for this incredible honor. It is truly humbling to be recognized among such an extraordinary group of individuals who are making a profound impact on a global scale.

“I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my team at Savvy Media Africa, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. This recognition is a testament to our collective commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of public relations and content creation”.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.