David I. Adeleke is the founder of Communiqu茅, a media platform that began as a newsletter but evolved into a broader intelligence and research operation. He works across reporting, strategy and product building. His background includes editorial roles at Rest of World and Business Insider Africa, shaping his analytical approach to media.
He is being honoured for transforming Communiqu茅 into Communiqu茅 HQ in 2025, launching new products such as Communiqu茅 Digest and a Creator Economy Database. He also removed the paywall to scale the platform鈥檚 reach and influence. His work has established Communiqu茅 as a dynamic hub for understanding Africa鈥檚 digital and economic shifts.