Nigerian journalist and media professional, Rita Okoye, has emerged as the Best Creative Entertainment Writer of the Year at the 2026 Top Society Magazine Awards. The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Okoye, a versatile journalist with extensive experience in entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion reporting, was recognised for her contribution to creative journalism.
The award ceremony was organised by Isaac Ifeanyi Agwazim, publisher of Top Society Magazine, and attracted notable personalities from the business, religious, entertainment, and public sectors. Okoye described the award as an encouragement to remain committed to responsible and impactful journalism. She dedicated the award to everyone who has believed in her work and continues to encourage her.
Okoye expressed her gratitude, saying the award inspires her to do more, improve continuously, and remain committed to telling authentic Nigerian stories with depth, balance, and integrity. The ceremony had in attendance several notable figures, including Dr. Tajudeen Ishola Mohammed, MD/CEO of M&D Suits and Foramot Technologies, who received the Businessman of the Year award.
Other award recipients included Pastor Anthony Obinna-Ibe, PhD, Pastor in Charge of Province, RCCG YP 7, who received the Transformational Leadership Award, and Pastor Olufemi Oyetund, National Youth Pastor, RCCG, who represented Pastor (Dr.) Babasola Olukoya, PhD, recipient of the Outstanding Youth Development Icon of the Year award. Otunba Layi Taylor also represented His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo.
The latest recognition adds to Okoye’s growing list of journalism honours. She previously won the Entertainment Writer of the Year award at the 13th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite-Out Awards. Okoye is a seasoned journalist with a demonstrated history of working in event management, journalism, media relations, and corporate communications.
Tomi Falade, the author of the article, is an experienced editor at Daily Independent with a flair for scripting extraordinary stories. She has written hundreds of art, literary, fashion, music, and movie reviews and is touted as a fair critic and a critical voice in the Nigerian creative industry.
Okoye’s achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft. The award serves as a motivation for her to continue telling compelling stories in Nigeria’s entertainment and lifestyle industry.
Key points
- Rita Okoye wins Best Creative Entertainment Writer of the Year at the 2026 Top Society Magazine Awards.
- The award ceremony was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, and organised by Isaac Ifeanyi Agwazim.
- Okoye has previously won the Entertainment Writer of the Year award at the 13th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite-Out Awards.
