Past TEDx event

TEDxMowe

Re-Engineering Impossibilities: The Future We Build

Took placeNovember 29, 2025
LocationMowe, Ogun, Nigeria
FormatStandard
This year’s theme speaks to people who are shifting boundaries, rethinking systems, and converting obstacles into opportunities. It is a call to action to build futures from uncertainty, to transform problems into platforms, and to redefine what was once considered impossible. We are curating this experience for thinkers, leaders, builders, and creators who are already shaping the future from the inside out.

Speakers

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

  • Abolaji Adeola

    Founder MyEarnfy

    ADEOLA ABOLAJI is a visionary builder at the intersection of faith, technology, and social impact. He leads initiatives that empower young innovators and faith-driven communities to create meaningful change through digital platforms and purpose-led ideas. Adeola’s work inspires a new generation to embrace creativity, discipline, and divine intelligence in shaping the future.

  • Ademayowa Adeduro

    MD Tangerine Africa

    Ademayowa Adeduro is a distinguished insurance practitioner and corporate turnaround expert. As Managing Director of Tangerine General Insurance Limited, he led the company through a successful acquisition and divestment process, meeting Nigeria’s capital requirements. Previously, he transformed Anchor Insurance Company Limited, growing its assets from under N3 billion to over N8 billion. A seasoned leader with experience in Standard Alliance Insurance and Continental Reinsurance, Mr. Adeduro has pioneered innovative insurance products. He serves on several boards, including VerifyMe Nigeria and Total Health Trust. He is also a fellow of several professional bodies.

  • Ademola Ogunlade

    Project Manager Learn2Earn

    Ademola Ogunlade is a dynamic Product and Project Manager with a deep passion for driving innovation, technology, and inclusive growth. As the Project Manager of Learn2Earn, he leads an ambitious initiative to train and deploy one million elite programmers from Nigeria into global markets over the next ten years. His work is focused on equipping young people with essential digital skills, while creating transformative opportunities for the future of education and employment.

  • Ayomide Shodipo

    Engineering Manager and Venture Capitalist

    SHODIPO AYOMIDE is a seasoned engineer with over 13 years of experience, specializing in software architecture, large language models, AI systems, and blockchain protocols. Currently, he serves as the Head of Developer Relations at Nuklai Protocol, a decentralized AI startup based in the Netherlands. In addition to his role at Nuklai, Shidipo is an active investor in over 45 pre-seed and seed-stage ventures. He also lends his expertise as a Technical Advisor on the boards of various startups and projects.

  • Caleb Faletti

    Creative Strategist and Ai Powered Visual Storyteller

    CALEB FALETTI is a Creative Strategist and AI-powered Visual Storyteller with over 7 years of experience working with top global brands like Spotify, NBA, Glo, and AccessBank. Specializing in social media campaigns, brand identity, and storytelling, Caleb combines world-class design with AI to create impactful visuals and innovative strategies. Beyond his corporate work, Caleb volunteers with RCCG, aligning his creative projects with Kingdom values. His approach blends precision, personality, and spiritual depth to build brands that connect and inspire.

  • Chude Jideonwo

    Host, #WithChude syndicated talk show & Chair, FourthMainland Creator Fund.

    Chude Jideonwo is the co-founder and CEO of RED | For Africa, where he led strategies that shaped social movements and national elections across Africa. Under his leadership, RED was honored as African Business of the Year. In 2016, Chude shifted focus to human flourishing, founding Joy, Inc., a company dedicated to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. He also created the viral podcast #WithChude, which explores stories of healing and growth. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Chude has advised organizations like Meta, Google, and the Gates Foundation. He is also an author and filmmaker.

  • David Adeola

    Engineering Executive Leader, Technology Innovator, Ai and Web3 Strategist

    David Adeola is an executive leader, technology innovator, and strategist at the forefront of AI, Web3, fintech, and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience driving innovation across Africa and Asia, David has built scalable platforms, nurtured groundbreaking projects, and led cross-border collaborations that open new opportunities for individuals, communities, and businesses. His work spans financial technology, service commerce, and digital solutions that empower faith communities. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies, David is committed to making AI and Web3 accessible, impactful, and sustainable, inspiring global thinking and excellence in execution.

  • Doreen Omosele

    Executive Director; Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation

    DOREEN OMOSELE is a transformational leader and the founder of the Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation, where she has impacted the lives of over 700 women and girls in the sex trade. In 2023, she established the Blossom Rehab Home, empowering women who leave prostitution to rebuild their lives both mentally and financially. Doreen is a recipient of the 2025 Governor Sanwo-Olu Social Impact Award and is a passionate advocate for purpose and possibility. She also leads the global Warrior Woman movement, inspiring women to rise above trauma and embrace transformation.

  • Idorenyen Enang

    CEO of Corporate Shepherds Limited

    Idorenyen Enang is a proven reform-minded business leader with over 30 years of experience in Strategy, Business Management, Marketing, and Sales Operations. Idy has held key leadership roles at global brands such as Guinness, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Samsung Electronics, and L’Oréal, where he drove transformation and growth. He is the founder and CEO of Corporate Shepherds Limited, a social enterprise focused on developing leadership and organizational capabilities. A past president of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Idy is also an Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School and a renowned speaker and author.

  • Labake Adetunmbi

    MD Legal City Homes and Properties

    Labake Adetunmbi is a highly accomplished lawyer, real estate expert, and entrepreneur. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989, she founded Legal City and later Legal City Homes and Properties. She advises REDAN Lagos and pioneered Mowe Golf Town, a 200-unit eco-friendly golf estate. A certified mediator, award-winning realtor, author, and member of several professional communities, she is a respected leader, public speaker, and devoted mother making a lasting impact in Nigeria’s real estate sector.

  • Olawale Bamidele

    Founder UX Thrive

    Olawale Bamidele is a UK-based Product Designer, community builder, and founder of UX Thrive, a design community that has impacted thousands of creatives across Africa and beyond. With experience leading design teams at Scud Technologies, he has also created widely-used Figma tools like FlagFetch and FigmaPlugins.net. Passionate about mentorship, Olawale has mentored over 100 aspiring designers and is committed to closing the mentorship gap and driving innovation. His accolades include the Tech Impact Award and recognition among Nigeria’s Top 10 Product Designers.

  • Orifunke Lawal

    Founder Lady with Balls

    Orifunke Lawal is the founder and Executive Director of Lady with Balls, a women-focused organization empowering young women across Africa through leadership development, advocacy, and community impact. In addition to her work at Lady with Balls, Orifunke serves as Technical Advisor to the Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, contributing to water governance and gender policy reforms. Her work bridges women's empowerment and public service, turning bold ideas into transformative systems that create opportunities for women and communities.

  • Samuel iweibo

    CoFounder & CEO Loftspace & ITSTHEHUDDLE

    Samuel Iweibo is the CEO of Loftspace and cofounder of It’s The Huddle. A senior product experience consultant with over a decade of experience, he has worked with brands like FBN Quest, Dangote, Nestcoin, and Scalio, shipping products across Africa, the US, the UK, and Finland.

Organizing team