ujuaku akukwe

Entrepreneur, Event planner, Filmmaker, Idea generator, Life mentor, Parent, Social entrepreneur, Writer/Editor

Ujuaku Akukwe is a mother of three, an entrepreneur, award-winning documentary filmmaker, author, speaker and a culture advocate. She is the CEO of Frances-Ashley Media, InspiredThots ltd and the co-founder Leaps and Bounds Entertainment ltd. Her extensive experience and practice cut across Media consultancy, Content design and Social works with over 12 years’ experience in social enterprise and seven years as a filmmaker. She is a recipient of a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly for her use of film for community engagement and won the Nigeria Women Entrepreneurship Award for her contribution to positive parenting. Ujuaku is an Alumnae of the New York Film Academy, University of Nigeria, and has a certificate in entrepreneurial management, strategic management, documentation strategy, digital marketing and communication. Ujuaku’s energy is contagious, and her messages which come from a place of deep passion, conviction, and experience resonates with women, parents, business executives, and leaders. She is the author of the book, Nuts & Bolts of Parenting. She lives in Abuja, Nigeria, and loves to dance and watch documentaries in her spare time.

Igbo tribe, Empowering women, Film production, Writing, Family

Concept development and ideas generation, Planning & Organization,, Producer - Director - Writer, Teaching & Learning

I got to know about TED through a friend Wale. I checked out the website and I got soaked in watching amazing talks. Since then it's been a worthy experience.

Organizing & Teaching.