Brand Times’ Azeez Disu Named Brand Journalist of the Year at 2025 Media Consortium Conference and Awards
Azeez Disu, the Editor-in-Chief of Brand Times, has been crowned the Brand Journalist of the Year 2025 at the third edition of the Media Consortium Conference and Awards. The event, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), celebrates outstanding contributions to the marketing, media, and communications industry in Nigeria.
The award recognises Mr Disu’s exceptional reporting and significant impact on the brand and marketing landscape. His work is consistently noted for its depth, insight, and dedication to showcasing industry innovation.
Adetunji Faleye, Co-Convener of the Media Consortium Conference and Awards, commended Mr Disu’s achievement, stating, “Azeez consistently demonstrates a profound understanding of the brand and marketing ecosystem. His insightful reporting not only informs but also inspires excellence across the industry. This award is a testament to his dedication and significant impact on media and communications in Nigeria.”
This accolade marks another significant milestone in Mr Disu’s decorated career, continuing a remarkable winning streak. His extensive list of honours includes:
Startup Journalist of the Year at the #StartupSouth Awards, Marketing Journalist of the Year at the Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA), Brand Journalist of the Year at the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence, and PR Journalist of the Year at the Lagos State PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA).
Upon receiving the award, Mr Disu expressed his gratitude, stating, “It is an immense honour to receive this award from such a distinguished organisation. Making an impact with our news reportage has always been our goal at Brand Times. This recognition will only spur us on to continue supporting the growth of the brand ecosystem with insightful, educational, and informative stories.”
Mr Disu leads Brand Times, a leading news platform that has also earned significant recognition. The publication was recently named Best Startup Coverage (Non-Tech New Media Platform of the Year) at the 2024 Startup Awards. It also received the 2023-2024 Humanitarian Reporting Award from Rotary International District 9110 for its excellent reportage of humanitarian stories.
The Media Consortium Conference and Awards is an annual event dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange, celebrating industry excellence, and inspiring the future of marketing, media, and communications in Nigeria. It convenes industry leaders and innovators to discuss pressing issues and recognise outstanding contributions to the marketplace.