EmpowHERed Summit 2025 is where Nigerian women lead, innovate, and reshape the future of the creative and digital economy. It’s a catalyst for change, bringing together visionaries, disruptors, and trailblazers in the sector.
Expect game-changing panel discussions, live creative showcases, panel sessions, and conversations tailored to help women monetize their talent, secure investments, and scale their businesses.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Guest check-in, light refreshments, networking session.
11:00 am - 11:40 am
Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, T ourism and the Creative Economy
Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila, Wife of the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs
Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development
Fatima Abubakar-Faruk, Special Assistant to the President on Women Affairs
Hon. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Hon. Commissioner to the Lagos State Government on Tourism, Art & Culture
11:40 am - 11:55 am
Welcome Address: - Ayomide Adeagbo, Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria (Art, Culture and the Creative Economy)
Keynote Speech: - Accelerating Women’s Impact in the Creative Economy
11:55 am - 12:10 pm
Introduction & Vision Statement – OSAP-ACCE
12:10 pm - 12:35 pm
Panelists: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe (Founder, Zapphaire Events Group), Eryca Freemantle (Founder, E.A.T.O.W), Dolapo Kola Balogun (Founder, Retro Africa), Keke Hammond (COO, Flytime Promotions)
Moderator: Bisola Evboren (Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, UCEE Microfinance Bank)
Founder,Zapphaire Events Group
Founder,EATOW
Founder,Retro Africa
COO, Flytime Promotions
Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications,Ucee Microfinance Bank
12:40 pm - 1:15 pm
Panelists: Toke Benson (Hon. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, LASG), Tubo Bereni (Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur), Taoma (Comedian & Content Creator), Lola Ogunnaike (Journalist & Media Personality)
Moderator: Funmbi Ogunbawo (Co-Founder, Fatherland)
Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur
Journalist & Media Personality
Co-Founder, Fatherland
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Break & Spoken Word Performance
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speakers: Shaffy Bello (Actor) Anchor: Yolanda Okereke (Costume Designer & Stylist)
Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications,Ucee Microfinance Bank
Costume Designer & Stylist
2:20 pm - 3:10 pm
Panelists: Jennifer Imion (Vice President, Operation, Mavin Records), Fisayo Fosudo (Visual Storyteller, Tech & Finance Creator), Nora Awolowo (Filmmaker & Photographer), Ayomide Dokunmu (Founder, Femme Africa)
Moderator: Isioma Idigbe (Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys &
Solicitors)
Director Of Operations, Mavins
Tech & Business Creator
Filmmaker & Photographer
Founder,Femme Africa
Legal & Tech Policy Expert
3:15 pm - 3:40 pm
Speakers: Banke Kuku (Founder, Banke Kuku), Mazzi Odu (Founder, Magnus Oculus) Anchor: Anita Adetoye (Founder, Anita Brows Beauty & Makeup)
Founder,Banke Kuku Textiles
Founder, Magnus Oculus
3:40 pm - 4:15 pm
Panelists: Yemisi Falaye (Head of Legal and Business Development, The Temple Company Management Limited), Busola Bakinson (Team Lead, Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Leisure and Media Practice, Olaniwun Ajayi LP), Chalya Shagaya (Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria (Entrepreneurship Development), Hon. Aisha Adamu AugieDirector-General, Centre for Black and African Arts & Civilization (CBAAC)
Moderator: Ewoma Luther-Abegunde ( Founder Getinspired Network/Kingdom Film Festival)
The Temple Company Management
Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Strategy & Business Leader
Director General , CBAAC
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Closing Remarks, Acknowledgment of Partners & Participants
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Live performance by Waje
Thought-Provoking Panels & Keynotes – Featuring top industry leaders and policymakers
Exclusive Networking & Mentorship Opportunities – Connect with investors, brands, and fellow creatives
The Launch of the EmpowHERed Initiative – A groundbreaking program providing
14 Mar’25
Landmark Event Center Victoria Island Lagos
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