Our History

Essential Media Group wasn’t formally registered until 2022, though its diverse operations spanning magazines, events, digital media, and film production had been in motion since 2007. Over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive media conglomerate, showcasing remarkable growth and embracing a myriad of ventures.

2007
2007
Essential Interiors Magazine was established 2007 as the first interior design magazine in West Africa
2007
2010
2010
We published our first coffee table bookthe Luxury Hotel and Hotels in West Africa but launched the book in 2012.
2010
2012
2012
We orginized our first eventIDEA is Nigeria's largest and most successful independent design awards program
2012
2015
2015
We introduced the first Interior Design Buyers Guide detailing over 5,000 listed companies.
2015
2016
2016
We organized the maiden edition of Made by Design show
2016
2019
2019
Design Week Lagos (DWL) was established in 2019 as an annual citywide celebration bringing together a community of local and international designers, architects and the creative industries.
2019
2021
2021
We pproduced an exclusive documentary on Netflix called Made by Design. The documentary series highlighting architects, interior and product designers living and working in Lagos
2021
Brands
  • Design Week Lagos
  • Essential Interiors Magazine (Nigeria)
  • The Made by Design Show
  • Innovation Design Excellence Awards
Essential Interiors Magazine
  • ID Buyer's Guide
  • Design Kulture Exhibition
  • Design Week Lagos Student Competition
  • Essential Interiors Africa
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