News Central's Kayode Akintemi Receives Media Excellence Award

Kayode Akintemi, the managing director and editor-in-chief of News Central, received the Heroes of Tomorrow Africa (HTA) Excellence in Media Award 2026 in New York. In his acceptance speech, Akintemi urged journalists and media organizations to adapt to the changing media landscape, highlighting the importance of understanding emerging trends, particularly the influence of digital platforms and evolving news consumption patterns.

He stressed that media organizations must continuously evolve their journalism approaches while upholding the core values and responsibilities of the profession. Akintemi called for journalists to develop new skills and adapt to technological advancements that are reshaping news production, distribution, and consumption.

He emphasized that the future of media requires organizations to meet changing audience expectations while ensuring journalism remains credible and relevant. The award was presented by Professor Nelson Aluya, recognizing Akintemi’s significant contributions to journalism and media leadership in Africa.

He dedicated the award to his colleagues and stakeholders in the journalism industry.