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VENO TV: CJPAN MOURNS MEDIA ICON, SOLKEM …Says His Passion for Journalism, Excellence and Recognition of Outstanding Nigerians Will Remain an Enduring Legacy
Date: 04-09-26
The Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Olusola Seyi Olugbemiro, popularly known as Solkem, publisher of Access Weekly Magazine and convener of the Ikeja City Award and Nigeria Media Nite Out Award.
Olugbemiro, who reportedly died after a brief illness, was described as a passionate media entrepreneur, publisher and promoter of excellence whose contributions left an enduring mark on Nigeria’s media, entertainment and events industry.
In a condolence message, President of CJPAN, Comrade Funmi Olowosegun, described Olugbemiro’s death as painful and shocking, saying the development had thrown members of the media community into mourning.
Olowosegun said Solkem would be remembered for his passion for journalism, commitment to excellence and determination to use the media as a platform to recognise and celebrate individuals who distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour.
According to her, Olugbemiro was more than a publisher. He devoted himself to creating platforms through which outstanding personalities, brands and organisations could receive recognition and greater visibility.
She particularly highlighted his role in establishing and sustaining the Ikeja City Award and Nigeria Media Nite Out Award, initiatives which provided platforms for celebrating achievements in journalism, entertainment, business and other sectors.
“His death is a great loss to the media family and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Solkem was passionate about his work and deeply committed to recognising excellence.
“We are saddened that such a vibrant and hardworking media personality has left us at this time. His contributions to the industry will remain part of his enduring legacy,” Olowosegun said.
The CJPAN president commiserated with the family of the deceased, his friends, colleagues, associates and the wider media and entertainment community.
She urged those mourning him to take solace in the positive impact he made during his lifetime, stressing that one of the best ways to honour his memory would be to uphold the values of professionalism, creativity, excellence and service for which he was known.
Olowosegun prayed that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Olugbemiro’s death has continued to attract reactions from colleagues, friends and associates across the media and entertainment industry, with many recalling his energy, resilience and passion for promoting people and institutions through his various media platforms.
For many practitioners, his passing represents the loss of a media personality who understood the power of recognition and consistently created opportunities to celebrate excellence.
Through Access Weekly Magazine, the Ikeja City Award and the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award, Olugbemiro built a reputation for spotlighting personalities, organisations and brands while contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s media and entertainment ecosystem.
As the industry mourns, CJPAN said Solkem’s legacy would live on through the people he inspired, the platforms he created and the impact of his years of service to the media community.
His passing is a painful reminder of the fragility of life, but his body of work and the lives he touched remain a lasting testament to a man who devoted himself to journalism, promoting excellence and giving others a platform to shine.
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Date: 04-09-26
The Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Olusola Seyi Olugbemiro, popularly known as Solkem, publisher of Access Weekly Magazine and convener of the Ikeja City Award and Nigeria Media Nite Out Award.
Olugbemiro, who reportedly died after a brief illness, was described as a passionate media entrepreneur, publisher and promoter of excellence whose contributions left an enduring mark on Nigeria’s media, entertainment and events industry.
In a condolence message, President of CJPAN, Comrade Funmi Olowosegun, described Olugbemiro’s death as painful and shocking, saying the development had thrown members of the media community into mourning.
Olowosegun said Solkem would be remembered for his passion for journalism, commitment to excellence and determination to use the media as a platform to recognise and celebrate individuals who distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour.
According to her, Olugbemiro was more than a publisher. He devoted himself to creating platforms through which outstanding personalities, brands and organisations could receive recognition and greater visibility.
She particularly highlighted his role in establishing and sustaining the Ikeja City Award and Nigeria Media Nite Out Award, initiatives which provided platforms for celebrating achievements in journalism, entertainment, business and other sectors.
“His death is a great loss to the media family and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Solkem was passionate about his work and deeply committed to recognising excellence.
“We are saddened that such a vibrant and hardworking media personality has left us at this time. His contributions to the industry will remain part of his enduring legacy,” Olowosegun said.
The CJPAN president commiserated with the family of the deceased, his friends, colleagues, associates and the wider media and entertainment community.
She urged those mourning him to take solace in the positive impact he made during his lifetime, stressing that one of the best ways to honour his memory would be to uphold the values of professionalism, creativity, excellence and service for which he was known.
Olowosegun prayed that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Olugbemiro’s death has continued to attract reactions from colleagues, friends and associates across the media and entertainment industry, with many recalling his energy, resilience and passion for promoting people and institutions through his various media platforms.
For many practitioners, his passing represents the loss of a media personality who understood the power of recognition and consistently created opportunities to celebrate excellence.
Through Access Weekly Magazine, the Ikeja City Award and the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award, Olugbemiro built a reputation for spotlighting personalities, organisations and brands while contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s media and entertainment ecosystem.
As the industry mourns, CJPAN said Solkem’s legacy would live on through the people he inspired, the platforms he created and the impact of his years of service to the media community.
His passing is a painful reminder of the fragility of life, but his body of work and the lives he touched remain a lasting testament to a man who devoted himself to journalism, promoting excellence and giving others a platform to shine.
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