Archives: Speakers

Ifeoma Okonkwo FCA, ACMA, CGMA, ACTI, MBA. Ms. Ifeoma Okonkwo is a seasoned finance professional with over 14 years of extensive corporate experience spanning internal, external, and due diligence audits, local and international taxation, ESG, management and financial accounting, investors and Board reporting, as well as budget and…

Obinna Okerekeocha is a Creative & Content Director, Creative Thinker, Art Director, Multi-media artist, Film Music Composer, Documentary Filmmaker, AV Editor, Musician, Storyteller and Creative Adventure Seeker and Creative Community Builder. Having spent over a decade in the Nigerian advertising and design space, he has had the unique…

Adetutu Laditan is a seasoned brand and marketing communication strategist with a decade and a half of experience shaping the African digital landscape. As a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Google, she's at the forefront of driving YouTube's growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Adetutu's passion for connecting people with…

With a background in Marketing, Brand Partnerships, and Business Development, Tega Oghenejobo leads the team at Mavin Global as Chief Operating Officer. Highly motivated, innovative and seasoned in Africa & #39;s emergent entertainment industry, Tega is one of the leading figures of the new school of Africa’s entertainment…

ID Cabasa is a Nigerian Music Producer and Innovator. Born as Olumide Ogunade in Lagos, Nigeria, ID Cabasa has established himself as a pioneering figure in the Nigerian music industry. As the founder of Coded Tunes, he has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of several…

Omoyemi Akerele is a Nigerian entrepreneur, executive, and businesswoman, renowned for her pivotal role in advancing the African fashion industry. As the founder and CEO of Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files, Akerele has significantly shaped the landscape of Nigerian and African fashion. Her work emphasises sustainability,…

Tolani Alli, the Special Assistant on Visual Communications to Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State. It was a role that allowed her to lay the foundation for a career that would eventually take her to the highest levels of the Presidency in Nigeria. As the Special Assistant on…

Femi Bakre is an award-winning engineer, entrepreneur, content creator, and CEO of Kraks Media, a leading digital marketing agency in Nigeria. With over eight years of experience as a startup founder and digital content creator, Femi is an expert in IT, content creation, digital marketing, and branding. Femi's…

Kayode Kasum is a highly acclaimed Director and Producer known for his exceptional contributions to the world of cinema in Africa. His diverse portfolio spans documentaries, music videos, TV series, and campaigns for prominent brands like Forbes, Tecno, DHL, Manchester United, and many more. He gained popularity with…

Latasha Onyebuchi Ngwube is a prominent Nigerian journalist, media personality, and fervent advocate for body positivity. Renowned for her extensive contributions to the Nigerian fashion and entertainment industries, she has become a powerful voice for inclusivity and diversity in the media landscape. Latasha Ngwube's journalism journey began with…

Bola Lawal is the Convener and CEO of Premia Business Network (PBN), a dynamic and rapidly evolving enterprise that began as a community but has since expanded into a multifaceted business entity, with distinct divisions. The Premia Business Network community, now encompassing over 900+ members, includes founders of…

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, media personality, and former broadcaster, renowned for her impactful presence in the entertainment and fashion industries. She is the co-founder and co-executive producer of TNC Africa, a digital-focused TV and film production company, and the Group Vice President of Marketing at Wakanow…

Ope Ajayi is the founder and CEO of Cinemax Distribution Limited, a company that provides integrated services across the various film sub sectors, including production, distribution, and exhibition. He is a film producer and distributor with a passion for creating and delivering quality content that entertains, educates, and…

Ukinebo Dare trains unemployed youth and connects them to job opportunities; she has over seven years of experience in youth development and job creation. She is the C.E.O. of Poise Graduate Finishing Academy (PGFA), where she designed the PSENSE Employability Curriculum. The PSENSE employability curriculum has achieved a…

Mark possesses a unique combination of experience spanning governance, policy formulation, public sector financing, public budget analysis and corporate finance. Prior to his current role as the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners, Mark served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Planning and…

He is the Executive Director of Civic Monitor, a Nigerian non-profit organization committed to empowering citizens and driving engagement by providing the tools and data to help citizens make more thoughtful decisions. He is also the Founder and Executive Editor of The Scoop NG, a blog focused on…

Lamide Akintobi is an award winning journalist and television personality with over a decade of experience in TV, in front of and behind the camera. She is currently a freelance producer & presenter, event host and moderator, and recently launched her production company - Something Special Media Productions…

Femi Oye, CEO of Green Energy & Biofuels (GEB); Co-founder, SMEFUNDS and Chief Architect, GoSolarAfrica. He's a leader of Africa’s foremost clean energy technology companies, bringing decentralized offgrid solar solutions to business and residential customers while spreading Cellulosic Bio ethanol from waste biomass into the domestic and transport…

Bovi is an award-winning Nigerian comedian, actor, and writer.

Mmanti Umoh is a multipotentialite. Image Consultant, Leadership & Management Expert with 14 years experience. Mmanti serves governments, multinational organizations, and private sector institutions across Africa on issues of economic development, growth strategies, holistic education transformations, and human capital investment decisions. Working with key public, private, and social…

Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima works in West Africa from the foundation’s Lagos office as part of the Youth Opportunity and Learning team. Dabesaki leads Ford’s efforts in supporting the development of successful models for the path from education to employment for youth and in supporting multisectorial advocacy for enabling policies…

Chinwe is an Economist with strong analytical and research skills. She currently works at FBNQuest Merchant Bank (an arm of FBN Holdings). She possesses a sound understanding of the inter-linkages between various macroeconomic indicators. She has notable practical experience in producing policy relevant economic research reports which cover…

Hassan Rilwan is the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board. Hassan Rilwan has held various positions in the private sector. He was the Group Managing Director at Focal Point Constructions Limited and acting Chairman, G17 Resources Limited, among others. Hassan Rilwan, an alumnus of the Young…

Bukky Karibi-Whyte is the CEO and Founder of Robert Taylor Media Ltd., a boutique Communications and Special Events Company located in Lagos Nigeria! Robert Taylor Media caters to both corporate and contemporary clients and has represented some of Africa's best local brands as well as global brands looking…