Renowned Nigerian musician and creative entrepreneur, Darey Art Alade, has achieved a significant international milestone by being elected as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), the esteemed organization behind the prestigious International Emmy Awards.

Darey personally confirmed this exciting development via his social media platforms, expressing his profound excitement and honor. He stated, "Excited to announce that yours truly has been elected as a Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards)! It’s an honour and privilege to join this prestigious global network of 900+ television executives." This induction places him among a distinguished group of media professionals worldwide.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, established in 1969 and headquartered in New York, operates as a non-profit organization comprising media professionals from over 60 countries. Its core mission is to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in television content produced outside the United States. The Academy is also responsible for organizing the annual International Emmy Awards, which honor outstanding achievements across a diverse range of genres, including drama, comedy, news, and children’s programming.

Darey's election adds his name to an expanding roster of Nigerian media personalities who have gained membership in the Academy in recent years. This distinguished group includes prominent figures such as Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels for MultiChoice; veteran media producer Femi Odugbemi; respected broadcaster John Momoh; and influential media executives like John Ugbe and Tajudeen Adepetu.

As an inducted member, Darey now becomes an integral part of a global network of television professionals. In this capacity, he will play a vital role in influencing the trajectory of international programming and actively participating in the crucial process of judging entries for the highly acclaimed Emmy Awards, contributing his expertise to recognizing global television excellence.