THE PROFILE OF THE PUBLISHER OF FIESTA INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE,

OLUSEYI OGUNLANA AKA MR FIESTA.

The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Fiesta International Magazine, Oluseyi Ogunlana,

popularly known as Mr Fiesta was born almost 40 years ago to the Family of

Otunba Jonathan Ogunlana and Mrs Victoria Ogunlana, from Sagamu, Ogun

State, Nigeria.

He had his elementary and primary eduction in Lagos, before proceeding to

Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos in 1988 for his secondary education.

In 1995, he gained admission to Ondo State University, now University of Ado-

ekiti on merit, where he bagged a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in English

and literary studies.

In his first year in the university, he was given a Certificate of Merit by the English

and Literary Students’ Association (ELSA).

He represented the university at debates and quizzes. In his third year, he served

in the department in the position of Editor-in-Chief, where he was highly

instrumental to the successful completion of the annual departmental journal.

That same year, he founded the WRITERS’ HERITAGE CLUB (A club for talented

and budding writers)

He graduated in the year 2000. That same year, he was employed as English

teacher of Lekki British International High School, Victoria Island, Lagos; being

the first ever English teacher of Lekki British International High School, which

has now grown to be one of the best international citadels of learning in Nigeria.

At the end of his university education, he was posted to Delta state, Nigeria for

the mandatory National Youth Service Scheme. There he distinguished himself.

He was one of the presenters of the NYSC Half Hour, a TV programme of Delta

Broadcasting Service, Asaba. He also Co-presented a programme tagged: ‘Ask

the Councellors’ with Onome Iyarowe on the Radio Delta, Asaba, Delta State,

Nigeria between 2001 & 2002.

He was served as Editor-in-chief of the NYSC that year. At the end of the service

year, he led the Editorial Board in the production of end-of-service year magazine,

titled: ‘DELTA KOPA’.

During the passing out parade and awards programme, he received a Letter of

Recommendation from Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba, Delta state, Nigeria.

He was also one of the recipients of the Delta State NYSC Governing Board

Awards along side a special Cash Prize from the then NYSC Delta State NYSC

Director, Chief (Mrs) Rita Uzor-Akinlade for his distinguished contribution to the

NYSC.

He has worked in various capacities both within and outside the country, until he

decided to blaze the trail for himself.

1. National Bank of Nigeria, Now Wema Bank, Oba Akran Branch, Ikeja-Lagos

as Retail Relationship officer in 2004

2. The Entertainer Magazine, London, United Kingdom as Staff Writer in 2005

3. Avance Enterprises Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos as Marketing Officer in

2006

4. West African Book Publishers Limited, Ilupeju, Lagos as Editor in 2007

5. DP Partnership Limited, Lagos, Assistant Manager, Copy—Copywriter in

2008

6. He later ventured into travel consulting business between 2009 to 2011

7. Effects International Magazine as Editor, till February 2012 when he

launched his own magazine—Fiesta International Magazine

Mr Ogunlana is a fellow of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria.

He also had a comprehensive training in Business Development from FATE

Foundation, Lagos.

He was the Head of Marketing and Advertising for Yoruba Heritage Awards

in the United Kingdom.

He has many awards and Certificates of Merit to his credit, some of them

are:

*SPECIAL AWARD at the True African Awards 2014

*SPECIAL AWARD for supporting Afro-Caribbean Talents in the UK– Ebony

Business Recognition Awards 2013

*WINNER—Media & Print Category: Ebony Business Recognition Awards 2013

*Best Youth-Oriented International Magazine–Prodigie Image Recognition Awards

(PIRA) Nigeria 2012

*Best Entertainment Magazine–Yoruba Heritage Awards UK 2012

Mr Ogunlana is a very experienced Master of Ceremonies/Compere/Host

He is the the founder of Fiesta PR and Fiesta Media & Advertising

He has travelled to over 8 countries of the world, including: Morrocco,

Libya, Turkey, The United Kingdom among others.

His hobbies include playing football, Snooker, Singing and Dancing.

Contacts:

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