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| The late Lewis Obi |
Nigeria’s media world is in deep mourning over the passing of Lewis Obi, the veteran journalist, editor, and media executive whose visionary career shaped modern Nigerian journalism.
Born in Amurri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Obi received his early education at Methodist Central School in Agbani. He later distinguished himself with a Mass Communication degree from the University of Lagos, studying under the legendary Professor Alfred Opubor.
He rose to prominence as a star features writer at the Daily Times before being recruited by the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola to join the Concord Group as Features Editor of National Concord.
He later became founding editor, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of African Concord, one of the group’s flagship weekly magazines.
Under his leadership, African Concord emerged as a major platform for investigative and analytical journalism during Nigeria’s years of military rule. His editorial work brought him into direct confrontation with state authorities, forcing him into exile in the United States after a period of intense repression.
Renowned as a mentor with a keen eye for talent, Obi nurtured many of Nigeria’s leading journalists and public intellectuals, leaving behind a legacy defined by courage, literary excellence and professional generosity.
Lewis Obi was married and is survived by his wife and children.
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