[citation needed] Akinde played for Ebbsfleet United where he was a graduate of the club's academy under their previous name, Gravesend and Northfleet.

[5] In 2008, Akinde was sold to Bristol City for £140,000 following the first ever transfer decided by a fans poll, in this case by the members of MyFootballClub.

[9] On 27 May 2011, newly promoted Crawley Town beat off higher league competition to sign Akinde for the 2011–12 season.

[11] On 17 March 2012, Akinde joined fellow League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan for the remainder of the season, along with Charlie Wassmer.

[12] However, on 12 April 2012, Crawley recalled Akinde and fellow loanee Charlie Wassmer, to their push for promotion from League Two.

[16] He made his debut against Kidderminster Harriers before scoring a hat-trick in his second game as Alfreton beat Salisbury City 3–2.

[24] He made his debut for the club the following day in a 2–2 away league draw against Rochdale, where he provided an assist for Gillingham's second goal.

[25] Akinde attracted interest in the January 2021 transfer window from Exeter City but nothing materialised and he remained at Gillingham.

[27] He made his league debut for the Essex side two days later, appearing as a 66th minute substitute in 1–1 home draw against Swindon Town and providing an assist for the 92nd-minute equaliser by teammate Emyr Huws.