By Benjamin Njoku
Egbe Emmanuel, founder of the Eko Heritage Awards and Miss Eko International, will launch the maiden edition of Eko Heritage Magazine at the Awards’ annual gala night on Saturday, 25th July.

The launch marks the brand’s first expansion into print media after seven years of producing the Eko Heritage Awards and Miss Eko International, platforms that recognise excellence in business, arts, governance, and cultural advocacy across Lagos and beyond.

While the Eko Heritage Awards is endorsed by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, the new magazine is an independent initiative of the Eko Heritage brand. It is positioned as a “permanent record of culture, influence, and legacy,” Emmanuel said.

“For seven years we have gathered for one night to celebrate others,” Emmanuel said. “The Eko Heritage Magazine ensures those stories live beyond the stage. We are documenting legacy.”

The Official Launch Edition will document highlights from previous Eko Heritage Awards and Miss Eko International events, including profiles of past honourees, keynote addresses, and cultural performances.

The publication will also feature exclusive interviews with industry leaders and cultural custodians, brand spotlights on Lagos-based businesses, and photo essays on the city’s art, fashion, and architecture. A dedicated section, Heritage Chronicles, will explore how tradition intersects with modern excellence.

Emmanuel described the magazine as a collector’s piece intended for “coffee tables, libraries, and boardrooms,” noting its long-term value compared to one-night event marketing.

Limited advert and feature slots are now open, including cover placement, center spread, brand spotlight features, and exclusive interviews. The deadline for submissions is 10th July. All slots are subject to editorial approval.

The launch forms part of Emmanuel’s plan to expand Eko Heritage into year-round cultural programming. Announced initiatives include archival projects, youth heritage workshops, and digital documentation efforts to preserve Lagos history for future generations.

“We’re not just printing pages,” Emmanuel said. “We’re building an institution that honors the past, celebrates the present, and invests in the future of Lagos culture.”