By Banji Ayoola
Lade Bonuola – “… You are my pride… with accustomed enrapturing prose! Enchanting freshly words, never the beaten track nor the same old hat and tired words. None do you embrace, nor can any be attributed to you, but the picturesque renditions of accounts! I heartily congratulate you on this feat!”
(Mr. Lade Bonuola, our legendary Ladbone, was the pioneer Editor of The Guardian and later Managing Director of the acclaimed Flagship of the Nigerian Media, who instituted the culture of excellence that produced many accomplished journalists and globally respected writers including Yinka Fabowale and numerous others.)
Harriet Otis-Lawrence – Congratulations, Yinka! (Mrs Otis-Lawrence – our own Mrs Lawrence, was a former Features Editor of The Guardian.)
Femi Adesina – “Uncannily combines the nose for news of a natural reporter, with the aplomb of a creative writer. The alchemy…delivers the best kind of scripts you can think of.” – (Mr Femi Adesina, Former MD/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Newspapers, is the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari.)
Kunle Ajibade, Executive Editor/Director, The NEWS/PMNEWS -“Passion…daring…diligence, integrity, modesty, empathy, maturity, and…sense of higher purpose are on full display in this book.”
Shola Oshunkeye – “This riveting memoir of an extraordinary journalist, one of the best in our land, is worth its weight in diamond. It makes a compelling reading.” (Mr Shola Oshunkeye was a former MD/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Newspapers in Ghana, and President, The Crest Publishing Limited.
Mike Awoyinfa, Former MD/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Publishing Ltd – “Worthy of admittance to the… corpus of sublime literature and will enrich the perspectives of policy makers, scholars of communication and journalism, development studies experts, and anyone interested in the range of subjects it covers.
Dare Babarinsa, Chairman Gaskia Media Ltd and co-founder of TELL weekly news magazine – “This…great work..is worth your time and investment.”
Albert Oladapo Ogunwusi – “I have no doubt that you have made here a faithful record of your diligent services to the nation as a fastidious practitioner and patriotic purveyor of truth, for posterity. Men (and women too) like you who trawl the rubble of confusion in search of truth for a living, have meet cause to rejoice in your work. It’s a must for those who celebrate excellence. Heartiest congratulations my brother.” (Mr Dapo Ogunwusi was a former Editor of Nigerian Tribune.)
Muda Ganiyu – “Congratulations, Yinka. Having sampled your offerings in this tome, I have no hesitation in recommending it to all journalists, journalism teachers and students, and the general public. It’s entertaining, enthralling, and educative.” (Mr Muda Ganiyu was a former Editor of Nigerian Tribune.)
Prof Ben Ezeohagwu, – “Amazing Piece……enriching Nigerian journalism” – Prof Ben Ezeohagwu is the Founder and Chancellor, African American University, Porto Novo, Benin Republic.
Prof Abiodun Adeniyi, – “A good read … for the purity of…presentation, the beauty of … language and the huge lessons within”; Prof Abiodun Adeniyi Ph. D (Leeds), is Professor of Communication, Baze University, Abuja
Lola Fabowale, B. Admin. (Trent); MMS (Carleton) – “Frankly, humorously, and humbly reveals both the glittering side and the seedy underbelly of Nigeria’s Fourth Estate.”
Felix Oguejiofor Abugu – “Congratulations, Yinka. More wins.” (Mr Felix Oguejiofor Abugu was a former Deputy Features Editor of The Guardian.)
Obibi Collins – “It’s from Yinka Fabowale, it must be good, particularly in writing style, anecdotes and drama, even street drama. Let’s know how to get a copy bro.”
Chido Nwakanma – “Congratulations. A valuable contribution to the literature. Please indicate how to access it for reviews and more.”
Lasisi Olagunju – “Congratulations, brother.”
Rasaq Bamidele – “Kudos!”
Idowu Olatunde, former Director of News and Current Affairs, Ondo State Radio vision Corporation (OSRC) – “I rejoice with you and wish you more successes.”
Ayo Akinyemi – “Yinkus, My Brother. Hearty Congratulations.. Can’t wait to have a taste of the delicacy.”
Giwa Yemi – Long awaited. This is a commendable effort from a bright mind. Congratulations to a worthy colleague.
Shotade Bosun Taiwo – “Good job”
Babawale Ojo Lanre – “Congratulations”
Asiwaju Tunde Raheem – “Bureau Chief , ajé wá o. Congratulations.”
Ismail Omipidan · “Follow Congratulations, sir”
Bisi Oladele – “This is great, my editor. God’s blessing shall continually be upon it in Jesus Name.”
Dare Fasube – “Congratulations Editor! more power to your elbow!!”
Seth Akintoye – “Congratulations on this noble work! Journalists should tell their stories. It is good for the profession, and those coming after us.”
Bankole Ebisemiju – “Congratulations”
Seyi Odewale – “Congratulations Ore!”
Muyiwa Adeyemi – “Congrats Baba oloyin!”
Waheed Adebayo – “E ku ise opolo Oga wa. Congratulations.”
Banji Ayoola, Publisher of The Radiance, former Ondo State correspondent of The Guardian and later of The Comet and immediate former Editor of The Hope – “My hearty Congratulations, Yinka for this rare accomplishment! I have been longing to read this work, which I strongly believe will be a masterpiece! Surely it shall be one of my favourite collections! I am salivating!
Modupe Sanni – “Congratulations Mr. Fabowale”
Oluwatobiloba Odedairo – “Can’t wait to get mine. Congratulations to you sir.”
Malcolm Little Black – “Congratulations to you sir!”
Kayode Oseni – “Well done!”
Ezekiel Oloriegbe – “Congratulations sir.”
Deji Atunrase – A copy for me this month…. You know where we’ll see Egbon
Femi Adedina– Congratulations How do we get copy/ ies?
‘Sakin Babalola – Congrats friend.Is it now available in bookshops?I love it and I think the price will be affordable
Chiedu Ezeanah – “To this and to more tomes: congratulations!”
Aderibigbe Gbenga Sunday – “You re always on point sir, congratulations sir.”
Sola Shittu – “Bros, I like to have one please. Congratulations sir.”
Odebiyi Amos – “Congratulations”
Kemi Yesufu – “Kudos sir.”
Adesola Sodiya Ayandiran – “Congratulations Sir. Congratulations Baami”
Fabowale Oyetola Babatunde – “Congratulations to you egbon mi….. Oke oke le ma ma lo”
Joy Umukoro – “Congratulations, daddy wa”
Modupe Asenuga Olubanjo – “Congratulations”
Titi Muyiwa-Oladele – “Congratulations Sir!”
Dapo Falade – “Congratulations, oga”
Prince Tope Eluyefa – “Congratulations dear sir”
John Olufemi Atoyebi – “Extremely happy to see this. Egbon. congratulations”
Bola Ige – “CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR BROTHER”
Eunice Ayanfolakemi Opeola – “Congratulations Sir”
Victor Oluwadamilare Damvic – “Congratulations on this milestone.”
Segun Falomo – “Congratulations”
Sanya Adejokun – “Ahhh, Finally… congratulations bro.”
Kike Adekoya – “This is good. Congrats!!! Mr Fab”
Adegbite Tommy – “Congratulations sir”
Salawudeen Sulaiman – “This is GREAT! It is SEMINAL!! It is INSPIRING!!! Kudos, ‘Oga Mi Sun'”
Tunde Williams – “From the bottom of my heart, I say, congratulations to you, egbon tia. Eleyi ma ni owo’re lehin oo.”
Opeyemi Lawal – “Congratulations sir.”
Efunnuga Wole – “Congratulations”
Kazeem Akintunde – “Congratulations sir.”
Tunji Ajibade – “Congratulations”
Henry Akubuiro – “Nice one!”
Dejo Adebisi – “Aje a wa o Congratulations”
Tomide Olukuade – “Congratulations, my dear brother. How and when shall we tuck into this feast?”
Moses Adebayo Alao – “Congratulations sir”
Titilayo Oniyide Balogun – “Congratulations sir”
Oluwaseyi Bakare – “Congrat oga sa”
Chikwe Azoma – “Congratulations sir”
Martin Eso Okonkwo – “Awesome!”
Abdur-Rahman Balogun – “Omo iyemi, iwe re ti jina. Bade se marira noin…..”
Oluwakemi Adesina – “Congratulations Sir”
Gbonjubola Sodunke – “Congratulations”.
Atinuke Yusuf – “Congratulations sir”
Akinrosoye Idowu – “Congratulations and more power to your elbow sir, I need a copy.”
Vivian Onyebukwa – “Congratulations, sir”
Adewale Sanyaolu – “Great exploit, boss”
Dare Folarin – “Congrats, tear-rubber author! Keep soaring!”
Morohunkola Thomas – “Congratulations”
Clement Ige – “Congratulations on this worthy effort.”
Abidemi Ayangbayi – “CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU. GREATER HEIGHTS. KEEP SOARING”
Ibidokun Fatai – “Congratulations. More wins for you in the Mighty Name of God. I will need a copy after the Launching.”
Wole Abisoye – “Congratulations”
‘Yinka Bode-Are – “Congratulations”
Adeagbo Adekitan – “Congratulations!!!
Robert Obioha – “Congratulations.”
Publisher’s Notes:
- Yinka Fabowale, a veteran journalist and the Editorial Board Chairman of The Radiance, was for many years the Oyo State Correspondent of The Guardian reporting from his Ibadan base until 1999 when he moved to The Comet in the same capacity. He was with TELL weekly news magazine and The Sun newspapers from where he left as Assistant Editor/Bureau Chief, South West.
- A Reporter and His Beat is a narrative of Fabowale’s almost 40 years’ experience as a journalist and media practitioner. Apart from exploring the practical dynamics of Journalism training and practice, media ecology and traditions over time, it is also a commentary on the sociology of the Nigerian media. This makes the book an invaluable pedagogical and documentary resource material particularly for practitioners, researchers and students of Communication and Media Studies, Sociology, History, Political Science and allied disciplines. The book is about all journalists in Nigeria, their learning experiences, exploits and challenges, all aimed at improving the practice of the noble profession and serving as a prescriptive legacy for upcoming generations.
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