Helen Paul: A co-presenter on Africa Magic’s ‘JARA,’ Helen is also a comedian, singer and actress. She is best known as a stand-up comedian and popularly known as Tatafo. Her style is quirky and spontaneous, and her petite stature and voice range makes her sound, hilariously like a child.
Omobola Johnson: Asides being a smart as a whip, the visionary Omobola, used her very influential position as Minister of Information, Communications and Technology to create programs and policies that will ensure that Nigerian girls become active participants in the ICT sector by launching the ‘SmartWomen Initiative’ and the ‘1000 Girls in Training’ program. She’s also the founding chairperson of Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ), a non-governmental organization seeking to improve the success rate of female entrepreneurs as well as increase the proportion of women in senior positions in corporate organizations.
Ibukun Awosika: She is the Founder and Chairperson of The Sokoa Chair Centre Ltd, a market leader in the office furniture and banking security systems industries. Ibukun exemplifies the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit, represents the true face of Nigerian business and highlights the opportunities that Nigeria presents to entrepreneurs. She is the host of a popular television programme, Business His Way, where she shares ethical business values and principles, distilled from The Holy Bible, with the business community in Nigeria and neighboring countries.
Ifeoma Obianwu-Fafunwa: Ifeoma has over 20 years of professional experience in both the US and Nigeria, designing and directing artistic projects in theatre arts and architecture. She is the founder and creative director of iOpenEye; a performance art production company in Nigeria that challenges the status quo when it limits the potential of women and progress of the collective African society. Her most recent project is the touring stage production titled “Hear Word!” – a collection of monologues based on true stories of inequality told by 20 Nigerian women.
Iheoma Obibi: She is an African feminist writer, human rights activist and also, the creative director and business owner of Intimate Pleasures Desires of the Heart, Nigeria’s first female online intimate shop – offering the best selection of sexual health products and erotica sourced from around the world.
Ini Onuk: Ini is a seasoned speaker, trainer, mentor, facilitator, and an international consultant on project research and strategy. She is the Chief Executive Officer of ThistlePraxis Consulting Limited– a Strategy & Assessments Management Consulting firm with a niche on a range of sustainability solutions in Africa and also sits on a number of boards of organizations in Nigeria. In her spare time, she mentors female professionals, advises SMEs on Strategy and teaches at the CSR Centre of Pan-Atlantic University and Lagos Business School.
Josephine Okei-Odumakin: She is s a Nigerian women’s rights activist, and is also the president of the rights groups Women Arise for Change Initiative and the Campaign for Democracy. In 2013, Odumakin was presented an International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.
Joke Silva: Veteran actress and director Joke Silva fondly dubbed the “Silva’ lining of the Nigerian film and entertainment industry, is an award winning Nigerian actress, with a successful and influential career which has spanned well over 3 decades. A talented writer, director, producer and performer, Joke is renowned for the memorable roles she has played both off and on screen. Her award winning career is rivaled by few and respected by many.
Kafayat Shafau-Ameh (Kaffy): Despite discouragement from family and friends and the seemingly unlucrative nature of her passion, Kaffy proved beyond reasonable doubt that her career choice – Dance was viable and danced her way into the Guinness World Record with her team, ‘Imagneto’ at the Nokia Silverbird Danceathon. She is an inspiration to young people to not give up on their dreams and to not let anything stop them from achieving their dreams.
Kate Henshaw: One of the leading lights in Nollywood, Kate has, bthrough the sheer dint of hard work and talent, stayed at the top of her game. With a career spanning over 20 years, she is a brand ambassador for Onga and Samsung and has continued to re-invent herself and her brand. She recently made her first foray into politics, which proved unsuccessful, but we’re hoping she makes a successful comeback.
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