NIFS 2025 | Lagos Agenda | Aug 27

Bikiya Graham-Douglas

Actress/Producer

Bikiya Graham-Douglas is an award-winning Nigerian British trained Actress, Singer, Producer, Art Enabler and Performing Arts Execu- tive. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics with Business Law from the University of Portsmouth England and her Performing Arts Training from the prestigious Oxford School of Drama and the Bridge Theatre Training Company. She also received a scholarship for Shakespeare acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). She has received wide media acclaim and recognition for her contribution to the creative industry.

Oluwaseun Lawal

Marketing Manager, Filmmakers Mart

Oluwaseun Lawal is the Marketing Manager at Filmmakers Mart, a platform that makes it easier for filmmakers to access trusted locations and production services across Africa. Passionate about Africa’s creative economy, he leads initiatives that connect creators and partners to simplify production and unlock new opportunities. He is also a member of the Junior Chamber International and the Global Shapers Lagos Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Lawrence Akande

Head of Department of Film and Multimedia Studies, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

Lawrence Akande is the Acting HOD of Film and Multimedia, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, and the Festival Director of Pan-Atlantic University International Student Film Festival. He is a filmmaker and scholar of over ten years of experience, and a member of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) College of Screeners. Lawrence has worked on some films and TV commercials, such as Final Battle, Guilty or Not Guilty, Karma, Hainan Airlines commercial, and many others.

Jacques Van Hollebeke

Director of Business Development Africa, TransPerfect Media

With over 30 years of experience in IT and media, Jacques Van Hollebeke has worked on the migration of TV to digital in Africa before focusing on localization and post-production of content, films, series, and documentaries for TransPerfect Media. With studios in Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Casablanca, we strive to provide the highest quality service at the best price for all our content producer clients in Africa.

Claude Mwamba

General Manager, Nigeria, HIVENTY AFRICA NIGERIA LTD

Claude is a content localization specialist with over two decades of experience helping companies expand their reach by tailoring content for diverse linguistic and cultural audiences across Africa and beyond. He specializes in content localization strategies, ensuring that messaging, tone, and branding align with local contexts—enhancing engagement, trust, and conversion. He is currently the General Manager, TransPerfect Media Nigeria, a revolutionary cloud-based technology platform.

Harry Kesiena

Head of Arts & Culture at British Council Nigeria

Steven Rifkin

COO OTTera.

Steve Rifkin is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of OTTera, where he oversees global operations and drives the development of efficient, scalable systems that power portions of the company’s product CMS and app distribution network in more than 100 countries. With a background in engineering and data architecture, Steve blends technical precision with strategic leadership. His work ensures OTTera’s platform remains robust, adaptable, and capable of meeting the rapidly changing demands of the global streaming industry.

Before co-founding OTTera, Steve held leadership roles including Vice President of Engineering and Senior Application Architect, honing his expertise in systems design, architecture, and cross-functional collaboration. At OTTera, he combines this experience with a forward-looking vision, shaping the company’s ability to launch services quickly, adapt to new technologies, and support content owners around the world. His leadership fosters a culture of innovation, reliability, and operational excellence that positions OTTera at the forefront of OTT and FAST channel technology.

Stephen Hodge

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman at OTTera

Stephen L. Hodge is the visionary CEO of OTTera, a global leader in streaming technology that powers some of the most-watched digital platforms in the world. Under his leadership, OTTera's network of services reaches over 250 million viewers every month, delivering premium entertainment experiences across continents. With a unique blend of technological expertise, strategic foresight, and creative drive, Stephen has transformed OTTera from a bold concept into an international streaming powerhouse.

Guided by his relentless pursuit of innovation, Stephen has built a staggering ecosystem of over 2,500 FAST channels and 600 custom-built applications, enabling brands, content owners, and distributors to seamlessly connect with audiences on smart TVs, mobile devices, gaming consoles, and beyond. His leadership has forged deep partnerships with major electronics manufacturers, telecom giants, and content creators, ensuring that OTTera remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital media landscape.

Stephen's career is defined by his ability to spot opportunity ahead of the curve—expanding OTTera's global footprint, championing diverse content, and crafting scalable streaming solutions that thrive in competitive markets. From groundbreaking acquisitions like Afroland TV to cutting-edge platform innovations, his vision continues to shape the future of entertainment. In an industry where speed, adaptability, and creativity determine success, Stephen L. Hodge stands as a driving force in redefining how the world streams.

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, NIFS

Ijeoma Onah is a distinguished Film and TV industry executive with over 15 years of experience in aggregation, acquisitions, and distribution of local and international Film and TV programming across various platforms and territories. She has pioneered significant inroads for the African TV and Film industry by fostering international confidence in Africa as an emerging market. Her efforts in organizing professional B2B events in Africa, Europe, and North America have enhanced African participation at global events, driving business and revenue through rights licensing. She has been instrumental in mobilizing Nigeria’s Film and TV industry for major international markets, enabling producers, distributors, and broadcasters to gain critical experience and exposure. She bridges gaps locally and globally, offering guidance and advisory roles in the Film and TV business. With an extensive international network spanning Nigeria, Anglophone and Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond, she is a sought-after conference speaker and moderator, renowned for her deep industry expertise.

As the Founder of the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) and Nigerian International TV Summit (NITV), She hosts annual B2B networking events in Paris, Los Angeles (at American Film Market), Lagos, London (at London Film Festival), Cannes (at Cannes Film Festival), and Toronto (at Toronto International Film Festival). These summits facilitate engaging discussions within Nigeria’s Film and TV ecosystem.

She served as Director of Content Partnerships and Strategy for Nigeria’s startup streaming services and later as CEO and Chief Content Officer of SuperTV, a Nigerian tech startup offering video-on-demand streaming with innovative zero-data technology on the MTN Network, until 2023. That year, she was appointed Vice-President of Creative and Cultural Industries at the Canadians Council on Africa. Currently, she is the Programs Director of the Africa Hub at the Toronto International Film Festival and a board member of the School of Media and Communications at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) in Lagos.

Dr. Shaibu Husseini

Director General, NFVCB

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Francis Nzekwu

Zonal Coordinator, South-South Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)

Francis Nzekwu Esq., alumnus of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and member of the Nigerian Bar Association, was called to Bar in 1995. With nearly 30 years’ experience across private practice and public service, he has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s legal and regulatory landscape. As a legal officer with the National Film and Video Censors Board since 2005, he has been pivotal in shaping film industry policy and regulation.

Hubert Odeh

Zonal Coordinator, South-East Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)

Hubert Odeh serves with the National Film and Video Censors Board as a Director and Zonal Co-ordinator for the South East Zone. With experience as a film assessor, he contributed to the Board’s distribution framework and has received extensive training in film classification, distribution, and regulation. He supports policy implementation and stakeholder engagement in advancing the NFVCB’s mandate.

Barrister Uju Emegha

Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zone National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB)

A Barrister, Director in National Film and Video Censors Board and Zonal Coordinator in South West Zone, Nigeria. She coordinates the affairs of films and video works in the zone to ensure stakeholders' works are classified and released after NFVCB laws are adhered to. She, on behalf of the Board runs symbiotic relationship with stakeholders ( Film Producers, Distributors, Exhibitors etc.)

Moses Agochukwu

Head of Operations, Silverbird Film Distribution

A professional Business analyst offering years of experience in sales and Operations management, data analytics, market intelligence, Strategy and trend assessment, with experience in the Media and Entertainment Industry. Started his career as an auditor, then moved to become a Business Analyst in one of the prominent banks in West Africa, with presence in about 21 African countries, before joining the Silverbird Film Distribution team..

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, NIFS

Ijeoma Onah is a distinguished Film and TV industry executive with over 15 years of experience in aggregation, acquisitions, and distribution of local and international Film and TV programming across various platforms and territories. She has pioneered significant inroads for the African TV and Film industry by fostering international confidence in Africa as an emerging market. Her efforts in organizing professional B2B events in Africa, Europe, and North America have enhanced African participation at global events, driving business and revenue through rights licensing. She has been instrumental in mobilizing Nigeria’s Film and TV industry for major international markets, enabling producers, distributors, and broadcasters to gain critical experience and exposure. She bridges gaps locally and globally, offering guidance and advisory roles in the Film and TV business. With an extensive international network spanning Nigeria, Anglophone and Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond, she is a sought-after conference speaker and moderator, renowned for her deep industry expertise.

As the Founder of the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) and Nigerian International TV Summit (NITV), She hosts annual B2B networking events in Paris, Los Angeles (at American Film Market), Lagos, London (at London Film Festival), Cannes (at Cannes Film Festival), and Toronto (at Toronto International Film Festival). These summits facilitate engaging discussions within Nigeria’s Film and TV ecosystem.

She served as Director of Content Partnerships and Strategy for Nigeria’s startup streaming services and later as CEO and Chief Content Officer of SuperTV, a Nigerian tech startup offering video-on-demand streaming with innovative zero-data technology on the MTN Network, until 2023. That year, she was appointed Vice-President of Creative and Cultural Industries at the Canadians Council on Africa. Currently, she is the Programs Director of the Africa Hub at the Toronto International Film Festival and a board member of the School of Media and Communications at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) in Lagos.

Maskelah Gabriel-Adams

Founder & CEO, AfroFilms UK

Maskelah Gabriel-Adams, Founder & CEO of AfroFilms UK, is a trailblazing filmmaker and cultural entrepreneur championing Black British cinema. With a BA in Filmmaking and an MA in Film Distribution & Marketing, she launched AfroFilms UK to elevate underrepresented voices. She’s attended major markets including Cannes, earned an EYMA “Mums in Business” award, serves as a juror at the North East International Film Festival, and advocates for diversity through industry panels.-

Shantelle Rochester

Producer

Shantelle is an entrepreneur with experience in business and planning for companies and individuals which she brought to Film & TV over 15 years ago. She has spoken at the Marche de Film in Cannes Film Festival, Durban Film Festival and supported the 1st 17 strong Black delegation of filmmakers by the BFI to Berlinale in 2020. She is constantly speaking on panels and teaches workshops globally for those wanting to understand the business of film from script to screen. With her knowledge of film and connections globally she has now created the ‘Know Your Power’ which supports creatives and companies with project analysis and 1-1 in person and online access to professionals such as herself, heavily discounted so it can be accessed by low income filmmakers. She had her first in-house Award winning film ‘Two Graves’ bought by Netflix. She has worked on numerous other European films as a producer and line-producer. In 2020 under covid protocol she produced the ‘Black British Theatre Awards’ alongside Kwame Kwei-Armah for Sky Arts. She continues to work at her companies Ida Rose & The Culture Collective on a diverse slate of films, series, documentaries and digital projects in excess of 5 million pounds. She is the only candidate that has been awarded two funds via the UK Global Screen Fund Co Production /International Business awards. She is a Breakthrough Leader & Bafta Elevate alumni.

Ruth Kadiri

CEO Ruth Kadiri Fims & RuthKadiri247 YouTube Channe

Ruth Kadiri is a celebrated and award-winning Nigerian actress, screenwriter , and filmmaker with a remarkable track record in the entertainment industry. She is the Creative Lead and CEO of Ruth Kadiri Films and the visionary behind the RuthKadiri247Y ouTube Channel, where she produces compelling feature-length films that have captivated a global audience of movie lovers. Aproud graduate of the University of Lagos, where she studied Mass Communication, and Yaba College of Technology, where she earned a degree in Business Administration, Ruth combines academic excellence with artistic brilliance. Her unique storytelling approach, versatility on screen, and commitment to impactful narratives have made her one of the most sought-after talents in the Nigerian film industry. Her YouTube channel, RuthKadiri247, launched in 2014, has grown into a digital empire, amassing over 518million views and a subscriber base of over 3.2million. With hits like “Love Me More,” “Forever Yours, ” and “ Boys Are Bad,” Ruth has consistently delivered relatable, emotionally engaging, and culturally resonant stories earning her the title of No. 1Nollywood filmmaker on YouTube. In 2024, Ruth Kadiri expanded her creative reach beyond YouTube with the debut of “Alaye” on Prime Video, showcasing her exceptional range as both an actor and producer. The film’s success further cemented her position as a global creative force capable of telling stories that transcend borders. With authenticity, consistency, and creative brilliance, Ruth Kadiri continues to inspire millions, break newgrounds, and shape thefuture of Nollywood. She is not just part of the industry — she is leading it into a bold digital future, one film at a time

Ijeoma Onah

Founder, NIFS

Ijeoma Onah is a distinguished Film and TV industry executive with over 15 years of experience in aggregation, acquisitions, and distribution of local and international Film and TV programming across various platforms and territories. She has pioneered significant inroads for the African TV and Film industry by fostering international confidence in Africa as an emerging market. Her efforts in organizing professional B2B events in Africa, Europe, and North America have enhanced African participation at global events, driving business and revenue through rights licensing. She has been instrumental in mobilizing Nigeria’s Film and TV industry for major international markets, enabling producers, distributors, and broadcasters to gain critical experience and exposure. She bridges gaps locally and globally, offering guidance and advisory roles in the Film and TV business. With an extensive international network spanning Nigeria, Anglophone and Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond, she is a sought-after conference speaker and moderator, renowned for her deep industry expertise.

As the Founder of the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) and Nigerian International TV Summit (NITV), She hosts annual B2B networking events in Paris, Los Angeles (at American Film Market), Lagos, London (at London Film Festival), Cannes (at Cannes Film Festival), and Toronto (at Toronto International Film Festival). These summits facilitate engaging discussions within Nigeria’s Film and TV ecosystem.

She served as Director of Content Partnerships and Strategy for Nigeria’s startup streaming services and later as CEO and Chief Content Officer of SuperTV, a Nigerian tech startup offering video-on-demand streaming with innovative zero-data technology on the MTN Network, until 2023. That year, she was appointed Vice-President of Creative and Cultural Industries at the Canadians Council on Africa. Currently, she is the Programs Director of the Africa Hub at the Toronto International Film Festival and a board member of the School of Media and Communications at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) in Lagos.

Moses Babatope

Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

A leading figure in the Nigerian film industry. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely regarded for his pioneering work in film distribution, exhibition, and production. Pioneering the global distribution and exhibition of African films. he has played a pivotal role in transforming Nollywood and bringing African films to global audiences. Babatope has produced and executive produced more than 40 of Nollywood's biggest titles, contributing to the industry's growth and international recognition.

Moses Babatope

Group CEO, Nile Media Entertainment Group

A leading figure in the Nigerian film industry. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely regarded for his pioneering work in film distribution, exhibition, and production. Pioneering the global distribution and exhibition of African films. he has played a pivotal role in transforming Nollywood and bringing African films to global audiences. Babatope has produced and executive produced more than 40 of Nollywood's biggest titles, contributing to the industry's growth and international recognition.

James Omokwe

Founder, Feemo Vision Limited

Award-winning filmmaker and visionary director James Omokwe is a powerhouse in African storytelling, renowned for his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with global audiences. With over 49,000 minutes of television to his credit, he has created some of the continent’s most groundbreaking shows, including Ajoche, Riona, and Diiche, critically acclaimed series that have redefined African drama for platforms like Showmax and M-Net. James is the Founder of Feemo Vision Limited....

Mary Ephraim-Egbas

Founder, Africa Film Finance Forum

Seasoned Film Executive and Strategic Leader, with over 21 years of experience in the African Film and Distribution Company. A pioneer in the advancement of business strategy, across the continent. Mary has worked at the forefront of film marketing, content distribution, and industry development, shaping the future of Africa cinema, both locally and globally.

Benjamin Owubu

Head of Operations Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria

Head of Operations at the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), Benjamin Owobu plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s cinema exhibition landscape. With over a decade of cross-sector experience spanning media, technology, and nonprofit operations, he has driven initiatives in strategic development, operational frameworks, and digital transformation. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening stakeholder collaboration and elevating industry standards.

Tolu Senbore

Head of Business Experience, Nile Cinemas Nile Cinemas

An ardent people and customer-centric professional with a track record of delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, employer appeal, and retention. With over 7 years of experience in cultivating high-performance teams and promoting success in the entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries, Tolu excels in managing operations in fast-paced environments to drive increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. She is an expert in Strategic planning & Project Mgt..

Alayande Stephen Tolulope

EMCOAN General Secretary , Project Director, NEMCEA 2025 - CEO, Eagles House Global Resources

Alayande Stephen Tolulope, a graduate of Linguistics & African Languages from the University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, Oyo State, is a specialist in PR/Media/Content Production and Event Management. A creative mind with proclivity for writing proposals, strategy documents, poems, novels, books and conceptualizing ideas.
He is the MD/CEO of Eagles House Global Resources - www.eagleshouseafrica.org, the Creative Director of Street Creative Studio, he is the CEO & a Co-Founder of TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) - www.theatremaniaafrica.com and the Chairman of Folahanmi Cancer Foundation.
He is the Executive Producer of award winning programmes like Ex-Sports, Splash9ja, Yoruba Gbayi, The Bubble, Beyond The Pulpit, Brand Villa, The DIARY, TheatreDome, The GONG TV, The Sage etc and also co-produced content like Celebrity Back to School (CBS) etc. He is a staunch member of the Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) and he is current General Secretary of the Association and also the Project Director, Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA).
He is also an Associate member with the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (ARCON). He is the current General Secretary of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Lagos State Branch.

Adeola Dada

MD/CEO, Charis Media Consulting

Adeola Dada is an Award winning on air presenter, producer and writer. She is the CEO of Charis Media consulting Ltd, a company she established about a decade ago, driven out of her passion for producing family oriented programs , as the family unit is the bedrock of the society. Charis Media contents aim to inspire and promote positive values . These include Neighbours drama series, Blissful union TV and Blissful union Radio talk shows.

Sebastine Okoromi

MD/CEO, Romistine Media Ltd.

Adeola Dada is an Award winning on air presenter, producer and writer. She is the CEO of Charis Media consulting Ltd, a company she established about a decade ago, driven out of her passion for producing family oriented programs , as the family unit is the bedrock of the society. Charis Media contents aim to inspire and promote positive values . These include Neighbours drama series, Blissful union TV and Blissful union Radio talk shows.

Okey Nwosu

CEO/Producer/Director, Key Media Nigeria Ltd

OKEY NWOSU is the founder of KEY MEDIA NIG LTD. He has Masters in Digital Marketing and Business from Rome Business School Italy. KEY MEDIA NIG LTD is a media company that is into films, TV Series, etc. He has produced an award-winning film COVER-UP nominated in the Swedish film festivals 2008. He was awarded by Marketing Edge as the Most Outstanding Producer of the Decade 2022. He is a fellow of Chartered Management Consultant, a member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), ARCON. He has been to industry festivals and seminars like AFM in LOS ANGELES, NAPTE in MIAMI FLORIDA. e.t.c

Kingsley Omoefe

Filmmaker/ CEO at Golden Heritage Films LTD.

Omoefe Kingsley also known as Oyisama Kingsley Omoefe is an internationally trained and award-winning filmmaker with over two decades of hands-on experience in film and television production. He is an alumnus of Colorado Film School (USA), Prague Film School (Czech Republic), New York Film Academy, and several prestigious film institutions including ITPAN and ThreeLA Film Academy (London). Kingsley is known for his versatility as a director, producer, casting director, and production consultant, having worked on acclaimed TV series, feature films, documentaries, and reality shows.

Shantelle Rochester

Producer

Shantelle is an entrepreneur with experience in business and planning for companies and individuals which she brought to Film & TV over 15 years ago. She has spoken at the Marche de Film in Cannes Film Festival, Durban Film Festival and supported the 1st 17 strong Black delegation of filmmakers by the BFI to Berlinale in 2020. She is constantly speaking on panels and teaches workshops globally for those wanting to understand the business of film from script to screen. With her knowledge of film and connections globally she has now created the ‘Know Your Power’ which supports creatives and companies with project analysis and 1-1 in person and online access to professionals such as herself, heavily discounted so it can be accessed by low income filmmakers. She had her first in-house Award winning film ‘Two Graves’ bought by Netflix. She has worked on numerous other European films as a producer and line-producer. In 2020 under covid protocol she produced the ‘Black British Theatre Awards’ alongside Kwame Kwei-Armah for Sky Arts. She continues to work at her companies Ida Rose & The Culture Collective on a diverse slate of films, series, documentaries and digital projects in excess of 5 million pounds. She is the only candidate that has been awarded two funds via the UK Global Screen Fund Co Production /International Business awards. She is a Breakthrough Leader & Bafta Elevate alumni.

Pastor Emmanuel Iren

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Stan Nze

Actor/Filmmaker, Love Story Studios

Stan Nze is a multiple award-winning Nigerian actor, producer, and creative entrepreneur renowned for his versatility, dept and Beyond acting, Stan is a producer and advocate for kids development. In 2014 he founded the “Kids Can Act Project”- an acting reality showcase for kids that has discovered some of the most incredible kid actors in Africa at the moment. He continues to use his platform to inspire the next generation of creatives.

Shawn Faqua

President, White Harvest Organization

Shawn Faqua is a Nigerian Actor and Filmmaker with over a decade of experience in Nollywood & with over 50 movies & Tv shows to his name. He is also the President of White Harvest Organization. A faith-based establishment with the mandate to raise & equip kingdom leaders in various fields, for their individual missions. His works include movies like Living in Bondage, SOOLE, The Trade, The Blood Covenant, Before Valentine's, The Man of God, House of Secrets, Three Thieves,to mention but a few.

Doris Ariole

Founder, Hadassah TV

Doris Ariole, fondly called FirstLady-D, is an award-winning filmmaker and creativity coach, redefining the faith-based film experience for a global audience through her HADASSAH Brand. Since 2015, she has made ten faith-based films, some streamed on Netflix and Amazon, with more coming to her YouTube channel, HADASSAH TV ORIGINAL, an online cinema for premium faith-based films. She is dedicated to creating globally competitive faith films that influence culture with Kingdom values.

Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde

Founder & CEO, Get Inspired Network

Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde is a film marketing expert with 10+ years of experience. Founder of Kingdom Film Festival & GetInspired Network, promoting inspiration & women's empowerment. Notable projects: Spider-Man, Fast & Furious & James Bond. Program Director for The Chosen grassroots initiatives in Nigeria & Community Engagement Manager for The Chosen TV series. Published author of 3 books & AWE alumna."

Michelle Bello

Founder & CEO, Creative Distribution

Michelle Bello is an influential global leader, industry pioneer and multi award-winning filmmaker whose stories have touched millions of hearts worldwide. She is the Founder & CEO of Creative Distribution Limited, a faith-based media and entertainment distribution company that creates family and contemporary stories that transforms people, societies, cultures and nations. She consults in media and entertainment for multinationals, institutions, governments and creatives.

Gideon Mba

Pastor, Choice Souls Media

Gideon Mba is an Apostolic leader dedicated to mobilizing the church for influence and impact in society. He leads Choice Souls Media, pastors Manifold International Church in Lagos, and convenes “Somebody Pray,” a national day of prayer for Nigeria. Through “The Move” campus tour, he has reached thousands of young people nationwide. A global preacher, trainer, and media minister, he is married to Bethel Mba, and they are blessed with three children.

Bolanle Olukanni

TV host and actress

Esse Akwawa

CEO & Co-Founder Webek Studios

With over a decade of experience in film and television production, Esse Akwawa is a visionary media executive, producer, and director dedicated to shaping the future of African storytelling. As the CEO and Co-founder of Webek Studios, she leads a dynamic team committed to producing high-quality content and fostering strategic global partnerships. Prior to founding Webek Studios, Esse was the Head of Accelerate Studios, where she spearheaded the creation of compelling content that resonated deeply with audiences. During her tenure, she produced several acclaimed projects, including The Decolonisation of Africa, a documentary featuring former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Her work at Accelerate Studios solidified her reputation as a media strategist with a keen eye for impactful storytelling. Esse’s impressive portfolio includes All’s Fair in Love (Prime Video), The Order of Things (Netflix), Shadows, The Olive (Seasons 1 & 2), and Clinically Speaking. Her work reflects a deep commitment to authentic narratives that engage both local and global audiences, positioning Webek Studios as a powerhouse in film, television, and digital media. Under her leadership, Webek Studios continues to push the boundaries of content creation, championing African stories and expanding its influence in the global entertainment industry..

Babatunde Ajayi

Head MSME Banking UBA Group

A rounded and seasoned banker with extensive expertise in Retail and SME Banking, product development and marketing, financial analysis, developing the roadmap for the Bank’s SME Business, he Led the team that developed the first Bank-led free online market place for Nigerian SMEs- SME MarketHub (www.smemarkethub.com). Also instrumental to the revamping of the UBA Marketplace e-commerce portal. He is currently the Head, SME Banking, UBA Group, Lagos

Alero Ladipo

Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, UBA Group

Alero Ladipo is the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA Group. Prior to joining UBA Group, she was the Executive Head, Marketing and Customer Experience at Old Mutual, the Nigerian subsidiary of Old Mutual Limited, the pan-African insurance and financial services group with presence in 13 African countries. With a background in Law, Alero has built her extensive career in Marketing and Communication with over 19 years of experience in Strategy Development, Customer & Product Portfolio Management, Public & Media Relations, and Integrated Marketing to mention but a few. Alero has worked in some of Nigeria’s leading financial services providers, such as United Bank for Africa (UBA), Union Bank and Stanbic IBTC as well as Standard Bank in South Africa, leading marketing strategy for Pan-African Corporate, Commercial, Retail, and Wealth businesses.

Malcom Marwa Senior

Technical Manager, Kenya & Nigeria.

Adetayo Adebowale

Faustina Okomayin

Precious Iroagalachi

Olatubosun Olasimbo

Dr. Sherif Adekunle

Nneamaka Nwadei