Biography of Akinlolu jekins Event consultant
By: Prince Ansa
Tags: Event Planner, Event Consultant, Talent Management, Event Management, Celebrity

Akinlolu’s Background

Akinlolu “Jekins” Jikiemi is a passionate event consultant & manager, dedicated talent manager and a businessman extraordinaire. The UK-based events manager has the success of over hundred highly-successful and widely-acclaimed UK tours and shows to his credit. Fondly called Akinlolu Jekins by friends, acquaintances and fans, Akinlolu has consistently proved that passion, hard work and resilience are some of the most important characteristics of any thriving businessman.

Born in the early 80’s, Akinlolu is the first son in a family of 5. His passion and interest in entertainment have been with him from his tender years. Akinlolu obtained his BSc in Medical Microbiology from one of the first private universities in Nigeria, West Africa (Babcock University) before relocating to the United Kingdom. Akinlolu’s passion for entertainment, specifically the management aspect, spurred him to set into the entertainment industry. There is no denying that he has established himself as a strong force to reckon with in the UK-Africa entertainment industry.

Akinlolu’s Feats in the UK-Africa Entertainment Industry

Although Akinlolu has always had a penchant for event management, the experiences that manifestly triggered the ripple effect for his launch into the industry did not occur till 2004. That was the year when he began to consistently follow DJ Shola Bee to different clubs and shows for his DJ gigs. Typically, Akinlolu went with DJ Shola Bee just to assist when necessary while also having fun at the shows. However, he began to realize he did not only want to enjoy the shows, but he also had a burning desire to be an integral part of organizing them.

Akinlolu proceeded to work on different shows as a freelance promoter before he eventually decided to set up Slimz Promotion UK Ltd in 2009. Slimz Promotion’s debut event was eLDee’s IS IT YOUR MONEY UK TOUR which was in support of the artiste’s mixtape. The highly successful tour went across different cities in the UK including Hatfield, Edinburgh, Northampton, London , Coventry and Manchester. ELDee performed alongside Nigerian American Pop/R&B Singer, Meaku on that tour.

From that first tour till date, Akinlolu has promoted tons of impressive club events across the United Kingdom. He has had the cause to work with some of the biggest promoters in London; the likes of Smade, Omoba Champs, BadGuyToba, Adevogue, PhatB, BillyQUEB, KayoEnt, MikeL, Alaba Badabing, Dean Smooth , Deji Smooth, DJ Excel , Blacknights , Amour A Star, Omowhyte , 1st ChoiceKC, DJ Ladi and DJ OsaJatt.

Akinlolu haa been the brain behind the successful planning, promoting and management of Julius Agwu’s Crack Ya Ribs (UK) for over 9 years and counting. He has also worked in the UK with the likes of SeyiLaw, Senator comedian, Chris Mapane ( South Africa ), Lafin Gas, AliBaba , Helen Paul, Okey Bakassi, Dan D Humorous, Funnybone, Osama, Princess comedian, Maleke Comedian, Sammy Okposo, Tim Godfrey, Onos Ariyo, IgoDye, IGosave, MrPatrick, Comedian Acapella,McLively, Akpororo, McAbbey, Gordons D’Belusconi, Pencil comedian, Sinach , Tope Alabi, Korede Bello, Reminisce and Humblesmith.

Akinlolu is held in high esteem by fellow promoters, colleagues and clients for his dedication and his dogged approach to work.

Akinlolu Jekins & Co Ltd

Akinlolu decided to expand the scope of his operations in 2010 when he founded Akinlolu Jekins & Co Ltd. This company provides a wide range of services including event consultancy, concert planning and brand activation enterprises, among others. The Central London-based company specializes in the executions of exclusive high-profile events and Major Concerts hosted by various established Music Artists and Comedians. The company has since merged with Slimz Promotion and they both coexist under the umbrella of Akinlolu Jekins and Co Ltd.

At every point in time, Akinlolu has always been committed to causes that boost the recognition of African comedians globally. He is unapologetically dedicated to the growth and maintenance of the African culture and heritage. This clearly reflects in virtually all his business endeavors. It is therefore not a surprise that the company he founded would build on this interest. Akinlolu Jekins & Co Ltd. is a brand dedicated to the promotion of the African heritage globally by providing international platforms for more African comedians.

Prior to starting out the company, highly-cerebral Akinlolu and his team of young and vibrant minds carried out an in-depth research into the African and UK live music and comedy market in 2009. Their findings revealed a wide gap between UK and African artists and comedians. They found that there had been a sharp decline in three major areas which further widened the existing gap. They discovered that fewer African artists were opening up shows, fewer African comedians were performing in UK-based concerts, the number of African comedians at the prestigious Indigo at the O2 had also decreased. They also found that there were only a few comedy shows by Nigerian and generally African comedians in the UK at large.

As a solution-oriented man who is committed to focusing on solutions rather than problems, Akinlolu decided to operate his company as one that bridges the gap. Thus, Akinlolu Jekins & Co Ltd. consistently provides seamless access to platforms for African comedians interested in capitalizing on an existing or growing fanbase in the UK. The company focuses on increasing the reception of African comedy in England and Great Britain as a whole.

More specifically, the primary aim and purpose of Akinlolu Jekins & Co. Ltd is to trigger the increase in the recognition of African comedians in the UK market.

Other aims and goals of the company include:

Deploying entertainment as a medium to increase awareness about the African Continent globally

Building a healthy and growing fanbase(particularly among those within the 18–45 years age bracket) for African entertainers, i.e. music artists and comedians.

Providing organization and events management services to clients in the entertainment industry. This includes PR work, marketing service

Thus, working with the existing introduction of African Musicians into the UK via Afrobeats, the company focuses on infusing comedy shows with bits of musicals to end the shows. This concept has birthed an annual gathering of African comedians and African comedy lovers in the UK.

Shows and Tours

LIST OF EVENTS PLANNED BY AKINLOLU JEKINS

2020 Tope Alabi Praise The Almighty Concert Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Tope Alabi

2020 Akpororo Live On Stage UK Tour Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds Comedians

Akpororo, Adviser comedian, Free mouth, Cee One Comedian, MC OJB

Musical Acts

Mordi, Rude bone

2019 Pencil Unbroken “Reality Check” The Broadway Theatre Comedians

Pencil comedian, AjeboDComedian, Lasisi Elenu, Fabu D, Papa B comedian, Forelines

Musical Acts

Mordi, Tetro

2019 Acapella Live in London London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester, Birmingham Comedians

Acapella, Fabu D, Lafin Gas, Don Nice Comedian, Forelines comedian,Toast Master,

Musical Acts

Mordi, Komey & Ekey, DJ Paul, DJ ProBeats, DJ Zigma,

2019 My Experience with Pastor of Comedy MC OJB Priestfield Stadium Comedians

MC OJB, Helen Paul,Seyi Law, Woli Arole, Asiri Comedy, Woli Arole/Dele, Don Nice, Forelines, MC Smart, MC Mark, Pastor Zino, Akpos UK, Emeka Smith

2019 Fina-Ali with Ali Baba Indigo at the O2 Comedians

GBENGA Adeyinka, Dan D Humorous, Kojo, Kenny Blaq, Tez Illays,

Musicians

2Face, Waje, DJ Cuppy,

2019 Jokes Alone with Mr. Patrick & Friends Indigo at the O2 Comedians

Charles Okocha, Eric Omondi, Frank Donga

Musicians

Mr. P, CDQ, Daddy Showkey

2019 Gordons D’Berlusconi “Nothing But The Truth UK Tour: Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Milton Keynes, London, Leicester, Glasgow, Manchester, Northampton and Bristol Comedians

Gordons D’Berlusconi, Kelvin Sapp, Heiress Jacinta (Ghana), Bash, Fabu D (Ireland), Ceeone Comedian

Musical Acts

DJ Osa Jatt, Tetro, DJ Boomzy

2019 London Must Laugh With SeyiLaw Deptford Lounge Comedians

MC OJB, Akpos D Comedian, Don Nice , A.D.E

2019 McLively UK Tour 2019 Manchester, Bristol, Dundee, Leicester, London Comedian

MC Lively

2019 Akpororo v. Akpororo #TheGifted The Lighthouse Venue Comedians

Laff Doctor, MC Ovie, Edondo, Forelines

Musical Acts

Sean Dampte, DJ OSAJATT

2018 Akpororo Live on Stage The UK Tour London Comedians

Akpororo, MC OJB, Comedian CeeOne, Forelines

Musical Acts

Rude Bone and others

2018 Senator Most Distinguished UK Tour Roade Village Hall, Northampton Comedians

Buchi, FunnyBone, KlintDaDrunk, Osama, YawNaija,

Musical Acts

Reminisce

2018 IGODYE “Open Secret” 02 Forum, Kentish Town Comedians

Musical Acts

Eyah

2018 London Must Laugh with SeyiLaw Gracepoint, UK Comedians

Romeo, Accapella,Ajela, Chuks D General

Musical Acts

9ice, DJ Nana

2018 Gordons D’Berlusconi “Nothing But The Truth” Broadway Theatre Comedians

Gordons D’Berlusconi, AY, Accapella, De Don

2018 Lov’in London with Dulo London Comedians

Dulo and Friends

2018 Sinach WayMaker UK Tour London, Birmingham, Glasgow Musical Acts

Sinach

2017 I Laff with MC Abbey Gracepoint, UK Comedians

Gbenga Adeyinka, Tee-A, SLK, Helen Paul, Deeone, Seyi Brown, MC PC,MC Tagwaye, KlintDaDrunk and Woli Arole

Musical Acts

Frank Edwards and Timi Dakolo

2017 Kunle Ayo Live in London Concert 2 The Jazz Cafe Musical Acts

Kunle Ayo, Mike Aremu, BM, Justice Band, DJ OSAJATT

2017 Humble Smith UK Tour London, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, NewCastle Humble Smith

2016 Crack Ya Ribs with Julius D’ Genius Agwu

(August Bank Holiday Sunday) Hackney Empire Comedians

Julius D’ Genius Agwu

2016 The Last Man Standing IGODYE Live Indigo O2 Comedians

IGODYE, African Ape, Igosave

Musical Acts

HarrySong

2015 Crack Ya Ribs with Julius D’ Genius Agwu Hackney Empire Comedians

Julius D’Genius Agwu, AY,IGODYE, Okey Bakassi

Musical Acts

Korede Bello

2014 Mavin Concert UK

(First ever UK concert of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) UK Musical Acts

Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Dr. Sid, Reekado Banks, Aphrodija and Korede Bello.

2013 Crack Ya RibS Indigo O2 Comedians

Julius ‘D’Genius’ Agwu, Senator, FunnyBone , Bovi , Akpororo , Eddie Kadi ,

Musical Acts KCEE , Mr MayD , Daniel D humourous, Moelogo, Stunnah Gee,, Chicutie

2012 Crack Ya Ribs London* Comedians

Julius Agwu, Senator, Seyilaw, Funnybone, Buchi and Gordons

Musical Acts KSwitch, M.I Abaga

2012 Laff4ChristSake

(An evening of Comedy and Gospel Rhythms) UK Comedians

Julius Agwu, Seyilaw, FunnyBone, OwenGee

Musical Acts Sonnie Badu, Tim Godfrey, *FaithChild, Shabach and UK supporting gospel acts

2011 Crack Ya Ribs Light House Hall Comedians

Julius Agwu, Senator D comedian, Seyilaw, FunnyBone, Osama.

Musical Acts TerryG, Jesse Jays and 9ICE

Talent Management

The brand is responsible for the management of some of the best talents in the comedy industry. The first act Akinlolu managed internationally was Charles Granville. Akinlolu Jekins & Co. Ltd currently manages MrPatrick, Akpororo, Comedienne Jacinta, SeyiLaw, Senator Comedian,Comedian Acapella and Gordons D Berlusconi.

Under the stellar and invested leadership of Akinlolu, Akinlolu Jekins & Co. Ltd has successfully organized and managed diverse entertainment events ranging from comedy shows to music tours to concerts to awards. The company serves both African and UK clients with consistent enthusiasm, grit and commitment. No wonder the team constantly receives numerous mind blowing comments and praises about the perfect and impressive execution of all its events. With Akinlolu Jekins and his team, impossible is truly nothing!