Remembering an Advertising Guru: The Legacy of Alhaji Kehinde Olasode
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Celebrating the life and immense contributions of Alhaji Kehinde Olasode, the pioneering Managing Director of Abiok Publicity Limited and APCON award winner.
Ten years following his passing in May 2016, we take a moment to honor the profound legacy of our late co-founder and Managing Director, Alhaji Kehinde Olasode. A true titan of the Nigerian advertising industry, he co-founded Abiok Publicity Limited in 1976 alongside his close friend, Alhaji Jimoh Atanda Lawal, laying the foundation for what would become an enduring pillar of the Out-Of-Home (OOH) sector.
A Founding Father of Modern Advertising standards
Alhaji Olasode’s contributions extended far beyond the walls of Abiok Publicity. He was a visionary leader who played a critical role in structuring the advertising profession in Nigeria. He was a prestigious founding member of both the Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON).
His unwavering dedication to professional excellence was formally recognized in 2006, when he was crowned the Best Advertising Practitioner in the Outdoor Advertising category at the APCON biennial Fellowship awards.
Mentorship and Community Impact
Affectionately known as an "advertising guru," Alhaji Olasode was passionate about mentoring young practitioners, many of whom have gone on to lead major agencies today. His legacy is even etched into the very streets of Lagos, with a street in the Ojokoro Local Council Development Area famously registered in the company's name since 1989.
Though he has been gone for a decade, the benchmark for excellence set by Alhaji Kehinde Olasode continues to guide Abiok Publicity Limited. We remain deeply inspired by his integrity, his passion for the craft, and the doors he opened for generations of advertising professionals.