Our Shapers
Behind every impactful initiative we lead in Lagos stands a community of dedicated changemakers who bring it to life
Abiola Biya
Alumni
Adaora Nwachukwu
Alumni
Adenike Kuti
Alumni
Adeyanju Folarin
Alumni
Aditya Chellaram
Alumni
Aditya Chellaram is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Chellarams Plc, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with nearly a century of operations spanning logistics, distribution, manufacturing, power generation, real estate and consumer goods. A Georgetown University graduate, he also serves as a director of ArtHouse Contemporary (Nigeria’s leading fine art auction house) and is active in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Lagos Chapter.
Afua Osei
Alumni
Afua Osei is currently Director of Strategic Partnerships at Foreign Policy, focusing on diplomacy, development and consumer goods. She co-founded She Leads Africa, a digital platform that has reached over a million women across more than 100 countries with business and career resources, securing partnerships with major global brands. A former McKinsey consultant and Forbes-recognised young power woman, she continues to advise on women’s economic empowerment and digital entrepreneurship.
Amit Bhojwani
Alumni
Amit Bhojwani is the Chairman and CEO of Sam Pharmaceutical Limited, a long-established Nigerian pharmaceutical company. He has steered the family business through modernisation and growth while maintaining a focus on quality manufacturing and market expansion within the healthcare sector.
Anuoluwa Ishola
Alumni
Anwuli Ojogwu
Alumni
Anwuli Ojogwu is the Co-Founder of Narrative Landscape Press, an independent publishing house that has released works by leading African and Caribbean writers, and Executive Director/Co-Founder of the Society for Book and Magazine Editors of Nigeria. A seasoned editor and publisher, she continues to strengthen professional development and literary infrastructure on the continent.
April Amorighoye
Alumni
Ayobami Bamisaiye
Alumni
Babajide Oluwase
Alumni
Babajide Oluwase is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ecotutu, a cleantech company providing solar-powered cold-chain solutions for agriculture and healthcare across Nigeria. A Mandela Washington Fellow and former Curator of the Lagos Global Shapers Hub, he focuses on reducing post-harvest losses and expanding access to affordable cooling. His work has earned recognition from the UN World Food Programme and various climate innovation programmes.
Blessing Omoregie
Alumni
Boluwaji Oyewumi
Alumni
Chinenye Monde-Anumihe
Alumni
Christiana Kayode
Alumni
Chude Jideonwo
Alumni
Chude Jideonwo is Founder and Chairman of HBC Holdings (parent of RED | For Africa and FourthMainland) and host of the widely followed talk show and podcast #WithChude. A media entrepreneur, lawyer and storyteller, he previously co-founded and led RED Media Africa for a decade, shaping national campaigns and cultural brands including The Future Awards Africa. He remains one of Africa’s most influential media voices on leadership, mental health and societal issues.
Chuka Ajuluchukwu
Alumni
Chukwuweta Uraih
Alumni
Confidence Staveley
Alumni
Confidence Staveley is the Founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe Foundation, a leading nonprofit advancing cybersecurity awareness and skills, particularly for women and underserved communities across Africa through programmes such as the CyberGirls Fellowship. She is also the founder of MerkleFence, an application-security consultancy, and is recognised as one of Africa’s most prominent cybersecurity leaders and advocates for digital inclusion.
Cynthia Asoegwu
Alumni
Damilola Olokesusi
Alumni
Damilola Olokesusi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shuttlers, a technology-driven shared mobility platform that provides scheduled corporate shuttle services in major Nigerian cities. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she has raised institutional funding and expanded the company’s routes while championing safer, more efficient commuting options, including initiatives focused on women professionals.
Daniel Emenahor
Alumni
Dean Okoduwa
Alumni
Ebinabo Joshua War
Alumni
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Alumni
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is a leading Nigerian media personality, lawyer and television host best known for presenting Big Brother Naija and the long-running talk show Rubbin’ Minds. A brand ambassador for major companies and a respected interviewer, he continues to shape public conversations on culture, current affairs and leadership.
Emmanuella Togun
Alumni
Ephraim-Julian Osula
Alumni
Fatimah Bamisedun
Alumni
Feyisayo Gbadebo-Smith
Alumni
Gbemisola Osadua
Alumni
Glory Edozien
Alumni
Dr Glory Edozien is the Founder of Inspired by Glory Academy, a platform that trains female executives on leadership visibility, personal branding and career advancement. With prior consulting experience in climate policy, gender mainstreaming and environmental planning for organisations including the UNDP and the Federal Ministry of Environment, she is recognised as a thought leader on women’s leadership across Africa.
Ife Ogunbufunmi
Alumni
Ifedayo Adegbenro
Alumni
Iheanyichukwu Nwaiwu
Alumni
Imoh Eboh
Alumni
Isioma Coker
Alumni
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Alumni
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is the Founding Partner and General Partner of Future Africa, a leading African venture platform that provides capital, coaching and community to mission-driven innovators. A co-founder of Andela and former Managing Director of Flutterwave (two of Africa’s most successful technology companies), he continues to shape the continent’s innovation ecosystem as an investor, mentor and board member. In 2026 he joined the board of Junior Achievement Nigeria and remains active in education and entrepreneurship initiatives across Africa.
Jacinta Uramah
Alumni
Jennifer Pearse
Alumni
Kamal-Deen Kassim
Alumni
Kemi Lala
Alumni
Lanre Messan
Alumni
Lola Talabi-Oni
Alumni
Lola Talabi-Oni has held senior advisory roles within the Lagos State Government, including positions focused on economic planning, data coordination and policy analysis. An alumna of the London School of Economics Executive MPA programme, she works at the intersection of governance, evidence-based policy and public sector effectiveness.
Mobolaji Olorisade
Alumni
Mofe Binitie
Alumni
Monique Alofoje
Alumni
Muyiwa Babarinde
Alumni
Myles Igwebuike
Alumni
Nafisat Ojolowo
Alumni
Naomi Lucas
Alumni
Neku Atawodi
Alumni
Niyi Michael-Adenuga
Alumni
Niyi Michael-Adenuga is an Executive Director at Conoil Producing Limited, the upstream oil and gas company within the Mike Adenuga Group. A son of billionaire Mike Adenuga, he previously served as Chief of Staff at Globacom and co-founded Akoma Health, a health-tech venture focused on mental healthcare access in Africa. He holds degrees from Imperial College London and has experience with Boston Consulting Group.
Obinna Chinewubeze
Alumni
Oghosa Edokpolor
Alumni
Olabanji Ajayi
Alumni
Olabode Maxwell-Akinyemi
Alumni
Olanrewaju Adeoye
Alumni
Olasunkanmi Olaniran
Alumni
Olusola Amusan
Alumni
Olusola Amusan previously served as Head of Philanthropies and Corporate Social Responsibility at Microsoft Nigeria, where he led youth and nonprofit engagement programmes. He is Co-Founder and CEO of Vesti, a fintech platform focused on immigration and financial services for migrants, and remains active in artificial intelligence talent development and technology education across Africa.
Oluwakemi Olajide
Alumni
Oluwatobi Aigbogun
Alumni
Onyeka Aghatise
Alumni
Osaru Alile
Alumni
Osayi Alile is the Chief Executive Officer of the Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a grant-making organisation supporting nonprofits across health, entrepreneurship, environment and leadership in Africa. A seasoned social sector leader and former Executive Director of FATE Foundation, she has driven impact initiatives reaching millions of beneficiaries and previously served as a CSR consultant at Access Bank. She was the founding curator of the Global Shapers Community in Nigeria.
Raquel Jacobs
Alumni
Seromume Ikogho
Alumni
Seun Olagunju-Lana
Alumni
Seun Omobo
Alumni
Shade Ladipo
Alumni
Simbo Olatoregun
Alumni
Simisola Samuel
Alumni
Sinmisola Nojimu-Yusuf
Alumni
Solomon Nnanna
Alumni
Tanveer Daswani
Alumni
Tari Sikoki
Alumni
Tayo Ajayi
Alumni
Temitope Adediran
Alumni
Tobi Jaiyesimi
Alumni
Tolu Alade
Alumni
Toluwase Olaniyan
Alumni
Wana Udobang
Alumni
Wana Udobang is a multidisciplinary storyteller, journalist, poet, filmmaker and broadcaster whose work has appeared on the BBC, Al Jazeera and other international platforms. Through WanaWana Productions and her creative projects, she explores themes of identity, memory, women’s experiences and social justice.
Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo
Alumni
Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo is Senior Manager, Communications for Africa at TeKnowledge. With prior communications leadership roles in the energy sector (including All On, a Shell-linked off-grid investment platform), he is also a media host focused on energy transition and sustainable development issues.
A few words from our Alumni ...
Joining the Lagos Hub as a Global Shaper puts me in a space with exceptional leaders, who like me, are driven by a shared commitment to driving change within our communities.

Seun Olagunju-Lana
Global Development Practtioner
I was particularly drawn to the Global Shapers community because of the diverse nature of professionals within a hub. Leveraging this, I have forged meaningful relationships that go beyond the work we do.

Abiola Biya
Entrepreneur