Speaker Categories: Judges

Olufemi Oguntamu is a renowned Media Strategist, Talent Manager & Business Development Leader with 10+ years shaping Nigeria’s PR, digital media, and creative landscape. As CEO of Penzaarville Africa, he has led campaigns for brands like Google, Bolt, and Wema Bank, while managing top talents including Tayo Aina,…

Global health physician & behavioural science researcher with 25+ years advancing health equity across Africa. Co-founder of the Africa Behavioural Science Network, he has led over 30 research projects across West Africa. Dr. Ifeanyi is a two-time TEDx speaker & thought leader featured in NY Times, BBC, The…

Paul Onwuanibe is the Founder & Group CEO of Landmark Group, one of West Africa’s most visited destinations. With over 35 years of experience in real estate across Africa, Europe, and the US, he has led Landmark’s global expansion and built a reputation as a visionary in commercial…

A dynamic leader in Africa’s development space, Ikenna brings over a decade of experience in leadership development, policy, advocacy, and youth empowerment. A key figure in the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement, Ikenna is also a Chevening Scholar, Mandela Washington Fellow, and Global Activist with the ONE Campaign. As Policy, Advocacy…

Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning media scholar, journalist, and advocate for gender equality in and through media. She is the Co-founder & CEO of African Women in Media (AWiM), a global network of 35,000+ driving structural change in media industries. A CNN African Journalist Award winner and…

Damilola is the Co-founder & CEO of Shuttlers, Nigeria’s leading tech-driven shared mobility startup. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, award-winning innovator, and UNCTAD eTradeforWomen Advocate, she has raised $5.6M to scale Shuttlers across Africa. Recognised among the Most Influential Women in Mobility (2022), Damilola is transforming urban…

Ayo Mairo-Ese (AME) is an award-winning Broadcaster and Anchor on Arise News’ Morning Show, Africa’s premier breakfast program. Recognised among the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism (2023) and a recipient of multiple honours, including the ELOY Award and Royal African Young Leadership Forum Award, Ayo is…

Dr. Melvis Ndiloseh is a Senior Lecturer at the International Relations Institute of Cameroon. She has over 10 years of experience in Research/Consulting, Policy Analysis/Advisory and Programme Management with International and research institutions such as IIDEA, AU, UNDP, SIPRI, The Carter Centre and others. Her areas of specialisation…

Olumide Femi Makanjuola is a Strategist, Human rights activist and storyteller with a specific interest in LGBTQI rights and conversations, movement building, and capacity development for nascent sexual health and rights activists and organisations. His work focuses on expanding public knowledge and discourse on queer issues through new…