From his early days as a freelancer to the CEO of a media conglomerate today, Tajuddeen Adepetu’s daring journey over the last three decades has made him one of the most influential media CEOs in Africa.

He leads Group8 Limited (the holding company that emerged from Consolidated Media Associates and Alphavision Productions).

Group8 is Africa’s largest independently owned media conglomerate, consisting of over 12 television channels, six terrestrial radio, six digital radio, and 12 experiential platforms.

These platforms include Soundcity Radio and TV, Spice TV, Urban Radio, Trybe TV, Access 24, ONTV, ONMAX, Soundcity MVP Awards Festival and others. Content and programming from the Group 8 media bouquet now reaches over 100 million viewers in 70 countries and is now the most visible homegrown provider of entertainment programming in Africa.