Speakers

Okhai Akhigbe, known by his artistic moniker “Leankid”, his vibrant and captivating illustrations have caught the attention of renowned brands and organizations, both locally and internationally.

Patricia Smith is a Consultant, an Innovative Fashion Designer, a Philanthropist, and Founder and Owner of Mmakamba.

Dr. Yetty Ogunnubi, an accomplished business development expert, serves as the CEO of YD Company, a PR and Brand Management firm. Additionally, she is the founder and Creative Director of FashionEVO, a premier platform that explores the fusion of African and global lifestyle, fashion, culture, art, technology, and beauty.

Mykel Parish Ajaere is a cultural activist and filmmaker. He is the founder of the Pan-African Film Consortium, one of the largest communities of African cinema stakeholders, and the CEO of the Pan-African Film Development Foundation.

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Ifeoma Jennifer Areh, widely known as 'Oma Areh, is an award-winning brand communications and marketing expert turned producer and director.

Dr. Bada Akintunde-Johnson is an entertainment and Sports Media, Music, and Marketing communications professional who currently runs Paramount Africa in Nigeria as Country manager.

Ifeoluwa Folawiyo is a consultant with Ascend Studios Foundation, where she collaborates with the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment on the "Empower Lagos" project.

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Trinidad (Hermida) Black (she/her) is the Executive Director of The Black in Gaming Foundation and the Founder & CEO of The Hermida Company LLC, a consulting firm focused on “Building Equity through Empathy.”