Adebola Opaleye
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Adebola Opaleye | |
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| Born | Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Dakingsman |
| Occupation(s) | Digital publisher; writer |
Adebola Opaleye is a Nigerian digital publisher, writer and founder of DKMNGR, a website that publishes articles on Nigerian history, culture, and current affairs.
Early life
[edit]Opaleye was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, and is associated with the Owu Kingdom. Journals kept by Kingdom members contributed to Opaleye's early interest in writing.[1][2]
Career
[edit]In 2010, Opaleye began writing online under the pseudonym "Dakingsman".[3] He later launched DKMNGR, a website focused on essays and cultural commentary. DKMNGR is an independently run platform not affiliated with advertisers or sponsors.[4][5] DKMNGR collaborates informally with emerging writers[6] and publishes articles on Nigerian history, health, education, philosophy, and social issues.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Swimming in ancestral waters: The story of Adebola Opaleye and a legacy written in blood". Vanguard. Nigeria. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Adebola Opaleye: The Digital Elephant in the Forest of Stories". The Nation. Nigeria. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Adebola Opaleye, a.k.a. Dakingsman: The digital pioneer shaping the future of Nigerian online media". Nigerian Tribune. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "From local voice to global platform: Adebola Opaleye's journey beyond borders". The Guardian. Nigeria. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet Dakingsman: Adebola Opaleye on purpose, publishing & power of staying true". Independent Nigeria. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet the publisher of DKMNGR: Adebola Opaleye and the power of quiet leadership". The Telegraph. Nigeria. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.