TEDxTrinity U Yaba

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Adeife Adeoye

  Social Media Strategist + Founder, Remote WorkHer

  Adeife Adeoye is a social media strategist, content creator, influencer, and the founder of Remote WorkHer. Previously a freelancer and now self-employed, Adeife has built a respected career empowering others, especially women, to thrive in remote work and digital spaces. Through Remote WorkHer, she leads a women-focused community dedicated to helping women step into remote careers, advance their professional skills, strengthen their finances, and grow into the best versions of themselves. Beyond Remote WorkHer, Adeife also leads Penpalms, a B2B social media consulting service. She is a speaker and is named one of the top creators in Nigeria, inspiring audiences through her expertise and passion for digital empowerment and remote work success.

• Adeolu Adeboye

  Data Engineer + SDG Advocate

  Adeolu Adeboye is a data engineer, writer, and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He graduated in Computer Science from Covenant University and has worked at Kobo360 and Moniepoint. As founder of The Baseline, a publication spotlighting individuals and organizations driving social impact in Nigeria, Adeolu raises awareness for initiatives focused on empowering communities and advancing sustainable development. He has also contributed to AI for social good projects, including promoting financial inclusion for underprivileged families and collaborating on climate change initiatives with European partners.

• Anthony Azekwoh

  Contemporary Artist + Author

  Anthony Azekwoh is a contemporary artist and author based in Lagos, Nigeria. His work fuses traditional techniques with digital mediums, drawing from African folk tales and mythology. He has exhibited at Yenwa Gallery, collaborated with Meta on their Flex Naija Campaign, and had his Yasuke painting featured as in-game cosmetics in Rocket League. Anthony has created album art for Adekunle Gold, Young Jonn, and BNXN, and his work has been featured in The Guardian, Yahoo Finance, Artsy, and OkayAfrica. He is the author of The Fall of the Gods.

• Ayomide Ojo

  Web Developer + Chess in Slums Ambassador

  Ayomide Ojo is a web developer and ambassador for Chess in Slums Africa, an organization that uses chess to empower young people in underserved communities. A former street youth who lived under the Oshodi bridge in Lagos, Ayomide discovered chess through the organization, participated in a coding bootcamp, and transformed his life. He now advocates for the potential of young people regardless of their background.

• Esther Meme

  Podcaster + Student

  Esther Meme is a podcaster and student at Trinity University, Yaba. She hosts ‘In This Generation,’ a podcast where she engages young people in conversations about life, purpose, and navigating the modern world.

• Izzi Boye

  Tech Content Creator

  Izzy Boye is a digital creator with a passion for technology. He creates engaging videos about consumer tech, making complex topics simple and interesting for his audience. With a combined following of over 1 million across social media platforms, Izzy has established himself as a trusted voice in the tech community. Although he holds a degree in Chemistry Education from Delta State University, Izzy leverages his creativity and tech-savvy to connect with his audience in meaningful ways.

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• Oluwatise Abiola-Awe

  Spoken Word Poet

  Oluwatise Abiola-Awe is a Christian creative and spoken word poet based in Lagos. His work explores themes of identity, creativity, and what it means to be a young Nigerian in a generation marked by migration and the search for purpose.

• Tayo Bello

  Content Creator + Cultural Advocate

  Tayo Bello is a content creator, visual artist, and advocate for the rich traditions of Yoruba culture. Born and raised in Ajegunle, Lagos, Tayo has dedicated his work to educating the world about the beauty, depth, and resilience of Yoruba history. With hundreds of videos showcasing the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, Tayo fights against harmful stereotypes and demonization using art and storytelling as tools of resistance. A graduate in Theatre, he blends his academic background with his artistic talents to create compelling narratives that bring Yoruba culture to life in modern ways. Tayo is committed to ensuring the Yoruba legacy thrives for future generations.

• Temitope Osunrinde

  VP Marketing, Partnerships & Business Development

  Temitope Osunrinde is the Vice President of Marketing, Partnerships and Business Development at Tizeti, a YC W17-backed ISP for Africa. Previously he was a management consultant and marketing lead at Verraki (formerly Accenture Nigeria) and led marketing communications for West Africa at MainOne (an Equinix company). With over 13 years of experience in consultancy and client-side roles, Temitope is a recognized thought leader in technology, marketing, branding, and strategy. He holds an MBA from Lagos Business School and attended courses at Yale, EGADE, Stockholm School of Economics, and NUS.

• Victor Fatanmi

  Co-founder, FourthCanvas & Fullgap

  Victor Fatanmi is a business leader and co-founder of FourthCanvas and Fullgap, where he builds teams, tools, and experiences designed to help good people do great things. In 2015, he co-founded FourthCanvas, a brand design firm recognized for helping businesses become great brands. That experience inspired Fullgap, a technology company focused on client management tools for service providers. In 2023, Victor received one of The Future Awards Africa Prizes. At the heart of his work is the conviction that success rises and falls on people and the experiences that shape them.