Marketing Team

Misan Atsemude

OMALi Bridals

OMALi Bridals is a fashion startup where minimalism merges with technology to create the ultimate bridal experience. We are committed to transcending traditional bridal garments into minimalist, multifunctional garments that are perfectly fitted, affordable and sustainable.

Natalie Beinisch

Natalie is Executive Director of Circular Economy Innovation Partnership in Lagos, which focuses on research, advocacy and programming that promotes Circular Economy business and investment opportunity in Nigeria. Before moving to Lagos, she set up the Engagement Programme for Aegon Asset Management’s Responsible Investment team and headed the Academic Network at the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in London. She has a PhD from the London School of Economics in the UK. 

Nwamaka Ogbonna

Researcher, Tony Elumelu Foundation

Nwamaka Chidera Ogbonna works as a Researcher at the Tony Elumelu Foundation focusing on entrepreneurship and private sector development. Nwamaka is passionate about the structural transformation of African economies given the development deficit between Africa and the world. Nwamaka runs a blog where she discusses policy, political and economic issues and volunteers as a Writer for Stears News, providing commentary on the Nigerian economy. She resides in Lagos, Nigeria

Saviour Ekere

Teacher, Edgewood College, Lekki

Saviour Ekere's story was among the oustanding #WorldOfThanks story in recognition of the World Teachers' Day 2017. Read the inspiring story about how he has impacted his students postivitely.

Read his full #WorldOfThanks story here

Professor Muktar Gadanya, MFR

Muktar, honored with the Presidential National Honour of Member of the Order of Federal Republic (MFR) at 29, is a Professor of Public Health and Consultant Public Health Physician at Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

As a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, he received accolades for his academic achievements, essays on globalization including winning prestigious prizes. He holds an MSc from the University of London/London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

Rosemary Icha

Preggy Apparel

Most maternity clothing serves its purpose between the 4th and 9th month of pregnancy. To save moms-to-be 50% of their budget for a wardrobe change for their changing body, Preggy, a multifunctional maternity brand makes and sells clothings that can be worn during pregnancy and post pregnancy.

Rukayat Ogundipe

Acquire Hub is an emerging fashion training institute where we hope to bridge the skills gap in the Nigerian Fashion, Garment and Footwear Industry through youth engagement. We train to provide world-class skilled workforce and the human resource support for the fashion industry. 

Tope Sanni

Tope is the Head of Operations at Pawstudios Africa. She also serves as Programmes Director at the Lagos and Abuja Fringe festivals, where she curates diverse artistic expressions and facilitates Masterclasses in Marketing Communications and Creative Economy.

She is a seasoned producer, known for performances such as 'Béeré,' 'Colour Me Pink,' and 'Esther’s Revenge,' which won the Brighton International Encore Series Award. She holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Lagos.

Isah ‘The Prince’ Matankari

Isah 'The Prince' Matankari, is a Nigerian rapper, creative strategist, and cultural organizer. He received the British Council National Culture and Creativity Impact Award for his contribution to creativity in Sub-Saharan Africa (2023)

He serves as TEDx Wuse Curator and Founder.Co-founder of Creative Culture, an Abuja-based edutainment start-up, He has played a pivotal role in nurturing Abuja's creative industry, hosting over 52 events and creating paid opportunities for over 150 young creatives