Reni Folawiyo is a Nigerian businesswoman and the founder of Alara, a concept store in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos that seeks to redefine luxury fashion for Nigerians. Meaning a “wondrous performer” in Yoruba, Alara is rapidly becoming a fashion destination for Nigerians and Westerners alike. It offers a mix of fashion, art and …
Steve Babaeko is a Nigerian advertising and music executive, public advocate, founder of X3M Ideas, a Lagos-based digital advertising agency that was listed in 2017 as “one of Nigeria’s fastest growing communication agencies.” Steve’s unyielding belief in looking challenges in the eye and staring them down has attracted the best talents to his firm and …
Bella Njideka Ikeme is the Co-Founder & Editor-in-chief, LinkedIn Nigeria. She is a catalyst and partner for African businesses and entrepreneurs to drive business growth and profitability. Bella has 14+ years of experience working across several industries and a strong focus on providing marketing, communications and content solutions to luxury, premium brands, professional services and …
Emmanuel Ntaka is a Musician whose career made a big leap at the age of 24. He stopped being an amateur singer to become one of the most popular artists. Thanks to his participation in the reality show “PopStars ”, and his talent, he became part of “Mambru” and since then there has been a …
Stella (Jean) Novarino is an Italian fashion designer of partial Haitian origin born in 1979.Also a member of the Italian Chamber of Fashion and the only member of Afro-European background. Living and working in Rome, Jean is considered to be Giorgio Armani’s protégé. The basis of Jean’s work is multiculturalism applied to fashion, resulting in a …
Femi Kuti is a globally acclaimed musician and activist. He is the son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Femi’s musical career started at the age of 15 when he began playing in his father’s band, Egypt 80. He then went on to start his own band, Positive Force. Like his …
Afua Hirsch is the Founder at Born in Me Productions. She founded the company in 2020 and it creates scripted and non-scripted programs for TV and podcast. Her book Brit(ish) which explores themes of race, identity and belonging in contemporary Britain, is being made into a major TV drama. She has been a journalist for more …
Lola Shoneyin is the founder of Book Buzz Foundation, which organizes the Ake Arts & Book Festival. She also runs Ouida Books, a publishing house and one of the most vibrant bookstores in Nigeria. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria. In addition to her award-winning novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, Lola Shoneyin has written …
Siba Mtongana is a multi award-winning celeb chef, mom, author, and founder of the The Siba Co When Siba’s Table first aired on Food Network, it not only cemented Chef Siba’s standing as South Africa’s premier culinary phenomenon, but catapulted her to the status of global food icon in more than 135 countries worldwide, and …
June Sarpong is a Director of Creative Diversify, BBC. She has enjoyed a 20-year career which has already seen her become one of the most recognizable faces of British television, as well as being one of the UK’s most intelligent and dynamic young hosts. June is a media phenomenon and is the only host of …