About – Essential Media Group

Crafting Impact, Redefining Standards

Our mission is to bridge the print and video gap to become Africa’s leading content provider alongside organising world-class events.

Essential Media Group, a pioneering force in the media landscape, boasts a diverse array of companies spanning print, digital, and event production. Renowned for our premium content and unparalleled experiences, we shape the future of media, fostering impactful conversations.

Our Board of Directors

Titi Ogufere

Chief Executive Officer

Tomi Aluko

Board Member

Ekua Abudu

Board Member

Gbenga Oyebode

Board Member

Chief J.B Ogufere

Board Member

Ayo Akinmade

Board Member

Our History

Founded in 2007 by Titi Ogunfere, Essential Media Group is an innovative full-service media group of companies spread across print, digital and events production.

In addition to the premium content for which we are known, we also produce incomparable experiences and events, including the Design Week Lagos, The Made by Design Show, IDEA Awards, Design Kulture Exhibition, Tourism Investors Dinner, African Trade Roundtable and has to date published over 25 books, including; Celebrating Fashion Today; This is Africa: Traditional Design, Modern and Contemporary, In Conversation with Demas Nwoko, and Vernacular Design: Redefining the Narrative.