
Femi Bakre
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 journey as an entrepreneur began in 2014 when he co-founded KraksTV, a viral content aggregator, with just a smartphone and a dream. Within 20 months, KraksTV became an African household name for African slapstick comedy, and within three years, it evolved into a multimillion-Naira digital business.
Femi’s vision, hard work, dedication, creativity, and exemplary leadership culminated in him winning The Future Awards Africa Prize for New Media in 2017. Under Femi’s leadership, Kraks Media has expanded its service offerings and clientele, becoming a top choice for top brands and SMEs seeking content creation, digital marketing, and branding services. The company’s bespoke content tailored for target markets and online community has helped business owners grow their businesses both at home and abroad.
Kraks Media has also diversified its business by establishing subsidiaries focused on events, video production, eSports, and talent management. Some of Kraks’s most successful youth centred events include the Kraks Fest, Kraks House Party, and Kraks Games. Kraks has also produced numerous web series and short films. Femi’s impact in the Nigerian entertainment space is noteworthy, as he has used KraksTV to support and promote upcoming talent in the industry. Many of these talents have gained national recognition and fame through the Kraks online platforms.
Femi is also committed to philanthropy, partnering with numerous charitable organisations such as Aurora International Charity Foundation, Dabma Sickle Cell Foundation, and Lend a Hand of Hope. Femi embodies and exemplifies the emergence of the new youth movement in Nigeria, contributing towards the growth and development of Nigeria using the resources available to him.