Speakers Lineup
Our speaker lineup brings together founders, executives, operators, creators, and financial experts and wealth builders who understand money as a lived Nigerian experience.
Across workshops, fireside chats, and masterclasses, they’ll unpack the systems, habits, mistakes, risks, and decisions that shape real financial progress.
Fiyin Toyo
Marketing Director
Central, East & West Africa,
Beiersdorf NIVEA
Fiyin Toyo
Marketing Director
Central, East & West Africa,
Beiersdorf NIVEA
Fiyin Toyo is an award-winning marketing leader, career coach, and transformational communicator whose work spans Africa and Europe. She currently serves as the Marketing Director for Central, East & West Africa at Beiersdorf NIVEA, stewarding one of the world’s most beloved skincare brands, NIVEA. A consummate professional with over 15 years of multi-market experience, Fiyin leads a diverse, high-performing team across multiple categories including Personal Care, Body Care, Face Care, Sun Care, Men’s Grooming, Lip Care, and Shower Care. Her expertise cuts across marketing strategy, brand management, innovation, digital communication, and equity building — honed through a career spent managing and scaling world-class brands.
Babajide Duroshola
Operator
Babajide Duroshola
Operator
Babajide Duroshola is a dynamic business management executive with extensive experience across startups, banking, consulting, and technology. As General Manager Nigeria at M-KOPA, he led operations, commercial strategy, and growth. Under his leadership, M-KOPA launched and scaled its Nigerian operations to profitability in under three years, overseeing end-to-end functions including commercial operations, retail, logistics, business intelligence, customer support, and country operations. Turning it into a profitable business under 4 years of his leadership
Imoteda Aladekomo
CEO Fired & Iced
Imoteda Aladekomo
CEO Fired & Iced
Chef Imoteda Aladekomo is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained Nigerian chef, restaurateur, and culinary
consultant with over a decade of experience shaping the Nigerian food industry. A mother, a
G&T; enthusiast, and the woman behind some of Lagos’ most talked-about dining experiences,
she is known for her innovative approach to Nigerian cuisine and her rare ability to make the
numbers work in one of the world’s most unforgiving industries.
Olamidun Ogundoyin
Founder, Sooyah Bistro
Olamidun Ogundoyin
Founder, Sooyah Bistro
Olamidun Ogundoyin is a serial entrepreneur and business
executive with international experience in strategy and operations,
education management and managing scalable startups.
Olamidun built one of her earliest start-ups at the age of 20- The
Performing Arts School of Nigeria, with the purpose of providing
students with unique opportunities and a well-rounded education.
Olamidun completed her MBA at The University of Notre Dame
where she was a Forte Foundation Fellow, an executive member of
the ND MBA Consulting Club, and the National
Association of Women MBAs. Subsequently, Olamidun joined Huron Consulting Group, New
York, as a Strategy and Operations Consultant where she applied
data-driven solutions to support major American Universities
undergoing operational optimizations such as change
management, financial sustainability and organizational
restructuring.
Olamidun is currently employing her unique international
experience to innovative solutions in Africa. In 2018, she entered
the quick-service restaurant industry by founding Sooyah Bistro in
Lagos, Nigeria which has since opened 12 branches with plans to
expand internationally.
Olamidun also served as the Country Director of Nexford
University, a next-generation American university that enables
greater socioeconomic mobility across the world. Olamidun
contributed to building Nexford University from scratch and spearheaded its’ strategic mission in Africa- to connect millions of
learners with high-quality, dynamic and affordable learning that
prepares them for today’s workplace.
Seye Bandele
CEO, Paid HR
Seye Bandele
CEO, Paid HR
Meet Seye Bandele: Co-founder and CEO of PaidHR, an African tech company revolutionizing HR and
Payroll across the continent. Seye brings over 15 years of tech leadership in Dealdey, Yudala, Konga, and
an Agricultural Science degree to his vision of making work simpler and improving lives for African
workers. Beyond PaidHR, Seye is a vocal champion for Africa’s potential to lead the future of global productivity.
He actively backs this belief by empowering entrepreneurs, having helped secure over $5 million in
funding for diverse startups in just three years. PaidHR is Seye’s solution in action. Built by Africans for Africans, it’s a comprehensive platform
automating everything from payroll (local & global) and HRIS to employee benefits like Earned Wage
Access (EWA) and Cross-Border wallets. PaidHR frees businesses to concentrate on what truly matters –
their people.
Oler Oladele
Founder & CEO,
Dogwood & Oaks
Oler Oladele
Founder & CEO,
Dogwood & Oaks
Oler Oladele is the Founder & CEO of Dogwood & Oaks, the parent company of The Money Wit, a global finance and investment education ecosystem helping individuals build and deploy capital across markets. A CFA Charterholder with over 17 years of experience across treasury, fixed income, and financial markets, Oler is known for turning financial knowledge into real-world action. Through The Money Wit, she has built an international community of investors across four continents. At the center of this is The Money Wit Club, where members actively deploy capital across asset classes. To date, the community has invested over $3 million, with exposure to 60+ venture-backed companies, film investments, and real estate across Lagos, Nairobi, Dubai, and the UK.
Oluwatobi Ajayi
Founder and CEO,
Nord Automobiles Limited
Oluwatobi Ajayi
Founder and CEO,
Nord Automobiles Limited
Oluwatobi Joshua Ajayi is a visionary entrepreneur and one of the most dynamic leaders shaping Nigeria’s automotive industry. As the Founder and CEO of Nord Automobiles Limited, he has pioneered the development of Nigeria’s first truly indigenous automotive brand, challenging a market long dominated by imports. His approach has positioned Nord as a national asset driving Nigeria’s automotive independence and economic transformation, by significantly boosting local content development, job creation, and industrial self-reliance. A highly educated professional, Oluwatobi holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture and a Master of Business Administration from Lagos Business School. His business acumen was further honed through the Pan African EMBA Module at IESE Business School in Spain. His blend of technical insight and strategic business thinking enables him to navigate complex industry challenges with clarity and foresight. Beyond entrepreneurship, he is a passionate advocate for African industrialization and youth empowerment, regularly sharing his expertise through mentorship and public speaking. His thought leadership has influenced conversations on automotive policy and economic development across various platforms. Under his leadership, Nord has emerged as a benchmark for excellence in African auto manufacturing – delivering affordable, durable, and locally relevant vehicles. Oluwatobi’s exceptional contributions have earned him several prestigious accolades. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration and a recognized affiliate of the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association. Through his work and advocacy, Oluwatobi Ajayi embodies the spirit of innovation and active citizenship, serving as an inspiring role model for young people committed to creating positive change.
Tunji Andrews
Co-Founder, Awabah
Tunji Andrews
Co-Founder, Awabah
Tunji is an experienced economic and financial researcher and analyst with a demonstrated history of delivering high-quality work across diverse sectors of the economy over the past decade. A Co-Founder of Awabah, an economist, financial inclusion advocate, and creative entrepreneur, Tunji contributed to the development of Nigeria’s sector strategy for statistics under the EU-SUFFGOR project. Earlier in his career, Tunji also had a significant impact in media, hosting shows on various radio and TV stations to promote financial inclusion.
Victoire Mahounou
Content creator &
Community builder
Victoire Mahounou
Content creator &
Community builder
Victoire Mahounou is a content creator, community builder, personal branding strategist, and educator who helps creators turn visibility and authenticity into sustainable income. Her relatable style, commitment to authenticity, and storytelling skills have led her to work with multiple notable brands both local and international, while building a combined audience of over 300,000 followers across platforms. She has influenced and taught thousands of creatives not just how to secure brand deals, but how to truly monetize their content while staying authentic. Beyond influence, she is deeply passionate about educating and empowering aspiring creators, sharing practical insights on branding, digital influence, storytelling, and most importantly, how to make money by simply being themselves online. As a rising voice in digital communications, she continues to push boundaries, set new standards for influencer marketing, and inspire a new generation of content creators. And now, She is also the first Creator Ambassador for Selar, the largest creator platform in Africa.
Olufemi Oguntamu
CEO, Penzaarville Africa
Olufemi Oguntamu
CEO, Penzaarville Africa
Olufemi Oguntamu is a leading Media Strategist, Talent Manager, and
Business Development professional with over a decade of shaping
narratives across Public Relations, Digital Media, and the Creative
Industries. As CEO of Penzaarville Africa, he has led strategic and groundbreaking
communication campaigns across key industries, including
Telecommunications, Technology, Banking, Automotive, Entertainment
and FMCG, achieving measurable impact through innovative
storytelling and digital excellence. A pioneer in Africa’s creative ecosystem, Olufemi’s talent roster
includes some of the continent’s most influential talents, such as Broda
Shaggi, Layi Wasabi, Tomike Adeoye, Genoveva Umeh, Lateef
Adedimeji, Malik Afegbua, Ifedayo Agoro (DANG), and Tayo Aina.
Yanmo Omorogbe
Co-Founder & COO, Bamboo
Yanmo Omorogbe
Co-Founder & COO, Bamboo
Yanmo Omorogbe, CFA is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bamboo, a digital investment platform that gives Africans real-time access to trade U.S. and local assets from their personal devices. Since launching in 2019, Bamboo has grown into one of the continent’s leading fintech platforms, making wealth creation more accessible, one user at a time. Before Bamboo, Yanmo was an Investment Associate at African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), where she helped execute and manage multimillion-dollar energy investments across West Africa, including energy infrastructure and renewable projects. Prior to that, she served as an assistant to the Nigerian Minister of Power, Works & Housing. She holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. With a career that spans public policy, private equity, and startup leadership, Yanmo is passionate about building systems that remove barriers and unlock access, especially in markets where it matters most.
Layi Wasabi
Comedian, Actor &
Content creator
Layi Wasabi
Comedian, Actor &
Content creator
Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola, professionally known as Layi Wasabi and fondly
referred to as “The Law” is a leading Nigerian comedian, actor, and
content creator celebrated for his cerebral, character-driven satire. A
trained lawyer and Bowen University graduate whose practical insights
were sharpened during his service at the Ministry of Justice, he uniquely
infuses legal culture, deadpan delivery, and razor-sharp social
commentary into digital entertainment, establishing a distinctive brand
identity that bridges intellectual humor with mass appeal. He shot to
pan-African prominence in 2021 after a series of viral skits introduced
audiences to his signature universe of eccentric characters—such as “The
Law”, “Professor” and “Life Coach”—all defined by an exaggerated professionalism and impeccable observational wit.
Funmbi Ogunbanwo
CEO, Fatherland Productions
Funmbi Ogunbanwo
CEO, Fatherland Productions
A Sundance-winning producer and BAFTA nominee with a decade of experience, Funmbi
Ogunbanwo, p.g.a. was the first Nigerian woman to produce a film officially selected at the
Cannes Film Festival, where My Father’s Shadow received a Caméra d’Or Special Mention. With a background in law, Funmbi is focused on building the ecosystem behind the screen,
nurturing homegrown talent and architecting new possibilities for Africa’s creative industries.
Tiwa Medubi
Managing Director, Livespot360
Tiwa Medubi
Managing Director, Livespot360
Tiwa Medubi is a media and communications executive whose career has been shaped by building the infrastructure that allows Africa’s creative economy to operate at the standard it deserves. As Managing Director of Livespot360, Africa’s most integrated creative powerhouse, she brings together strategic rigour and cultural fluency to drive the organisation’s operational direction and creative output across film, television, talent representation and packaging, live experiences, and brand partnerships
Lucky Djebah
Executive Director, Rank Capital
Lucky Djebah
Executive Director, Rank Capital
Lucky Djebah obtained a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from the Delta State University, and also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria, a CFA Charterholder from the CFA Institute, United States. I possess over 20 years experience cutting across public sector, Investment banking, wealth management and Securities trading. I am currently the Executive Director, Investment at Rank Capital Limited.
Daluchi Iweanya
Head of Compliance, Quidax
Daluchi Iweanya
Head of Compliance, Quidax
Daluchi Iweanya is the Head of Compliance at Quidax, Nigeria’s first cryptocurrency exchange licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In this role, she ensures that the company builds innovation and growth on a foundation of trust.
As a certified AML/FinTech Compliance professional with over a decade of experience across banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency, Daluchi helps financial institutions navigate regulation, manage risk, and build resilient systems. At Quidax, she actively strengthens the compliance function by establishing the culture, systems, and controls that drive the company’s growth as one of Africa’s leading crypto exchanges. Outside of work, Daluchi volunteers and enjoys going down AI rabbit holes.
Douglas Kendyson
Founder & CEO, Selar
Douglas Kendyson
Founder & CEO, Selar
Douglas Kendyson is a Nigerian entrepreneur, fintech expert, and the Founder & CEO of Selar, Africa’s leading platform for digital entrepreneurs. With a background in fintech and payments, Douglas worked at Flutterwave and Paystack, two of Africa’s most successful billion-dollar fintech startups. His experience in scaling digital payment solutions and understanding the challenges faced by African entrepreneurs led him to create Selar, an online store builder that allows individuals to monetize their knowledge and skills through digital products like eBooks, courses, and memberships.
Aisha Adedeji
Wealth Manager and Co-Founder, The Hustle Table
Aisha Adedeji
Wealth Manager and Co-Founder, The Hustle Table
Aisha Adedeji is a global banking professional, wealth
strategist, author, and financial educator with over a
decade of experience helping individuals and families
build, protect, and grow wealth. Her career spans multiple
international financial centres including the United
Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi
Arabia, where she has worked across business banking,
private banking, investment management, and financial
strategy. She is also the co-founder of Coin IQ, a Saturday financial literacy school designed to teach
children and teenagers how money actually works—from budgeting and saving to investing and
financial decision-making. The initiative was created to address a common gap Aisha observed
while working in finance: many families build wealth but do not pass on the financial knowledge
required to sustain it across generations. Throughout her career, Aisha has advised high-net-worth clients, led teams delivering tailored
financial solutions, and built a reputation for translating complex financial concepts into practical
strategies that help people make better decisions with their money. In recognition of her work,
she was named Private Banker of the Year at the 2024 FirstBank Annual Merit Awards (FAMA)
and was previously recognised internationally on Yahoo Finance’s HERoes Women Future
Leaders Role Model List in 2021.
Abdulrauf Bello
Associate Vice President, Investment, Cowrywise
Abdulrauf Bello
Associate Vice President, Investment, Cowrywise
Abdulrauf Aremu Bello, CFA is an investment professional specialising in public equities, portfolio management, and capital allocation. He currently serves as Associate Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Cowrywise, where he leads the firm’s proprietary equity investment strategy and helps shape investment products for retail and high-net-worth investors. His experience spans investment research, portfolio management, market strategy, and capital markets. Prior to Cowrywise, he worked at FMDQ Group and WSTC Financial Services, covering Nigerian listed companies across multiple sectors and contributing to initiatives focused on deepening and developing the capital markets. Abdulrauf is known for combining rigorous fundamental analysis with clear, accessible communication. In his current role, he collaborates across investment, product, engineering, growth, and customer experience teams to translate complex investment ideas into scalable products, decision tools, and educational content that improve investor outcomes. His core interests include business strategy, competitive dynamics, valuation, corporate finance, and the long-term drivers of wealth creation in emerging markets. His writing often explores Nigerian listed companies, capital allocation, industry structure, market history, and the intersection of economics, technology, and investing.
Kelechi Eke
Managing Director,
DLM Asset Management
Kelechi Eke
Managing Director,
DLM Asset Management
Kelechi Eke is a seasoned financial services executive with over 13 years of experience across wealth management and capital markets operations. She brings deep expertise across multi-asset investment platforms, with a strong focus on institutional governance, risk management, and the operational frameworks that support consistent investment performance. As Managing Director of DLM Asset Management, Kelechi provides strategic leadership focused on capital preservation, risk-adjusted returns, and strengthening the institutional foundations that enable disciplined investment execution. She works closely with investment, risk, and distribution teams to ensure robust portfolio oversight, strong controls, and alignment between investment strategy and client objectives. Under her leadership, the DLM Money Market Fund and RT Briscoe Savings & Investment Fund yield ranked among the Top 3 performing Money Market Funds in Nigeria in H1 2026 according to Nairametrics. Prior to her appointment as Managing Director, Kelechi served as Group Head of Operations for DLM Capital Group, where she had enterprise-wide responsibility for operations across multiple regulated subsidiaries. In this role, she oversaw fund administration, investment operations, treasury support, shared services, and regulatory compliance functions, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and strong governance across the Group’s investment and financial services platforms.
Joshua Chibueze
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO),
Piggytech
joshua Chibueze
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO),
Piggytech
Joshua Chibueze is the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Piggytech, the parent company of Piggyvest and PocketApp, which have pioneered financial solutions for Africa’s next generation of savers and investors. Since co-founding Piggyvest in 2016, Joshua has been pivotal in shaping its journey from a promising fintech startup into a transformative force, empowering millions across Africa with accessible tools for saving, investing, and managing their finances. Under his strategic marketing leadership, Piggyvest has grown to become a trusted platform with over 5 million registered users and has paid out over 2.6 trillion Naira to date. With a vision for impact, Joshua has driven Piggyvest’s user growth and brand presence, culminating in global recognition: in 2024, CNBC named Piggyvest one of the top 250 fintech companies worldwide. In 2019, Joshua was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30, and in 2022, he joined the prestigious ranks of Endeavor Entrepreneurs. A graduate of Covenant University and the Stanford School of Business, he brings over a decade of expertise in Brand & Product Marketing and Customer Experience Design, spanning multinationals, SMEs, and startups, with a deep commitment to customer-centred innovation.
Omoefe Orobator
Founder, Money Lit
Omoefe Orobator
Founder, Money Lit
Omoefe Orobator is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Valuation Analyst, Certified Wealth Management Professional, Financial educator, and Investment advisor. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Finance from the University of Benin and is the founder of Money Lit, a financial wellness platform dedicated to helping young Africans build wealth through financial education, investing, and community. With over five years of experience in the financial services industry, Omoefe has worked with leading financial institutions, providing market insights and strategic investment advice across Nigeria, the United States, and Kenya. Through Money Lit, Omoefe has empowered more than 10,000 young Africans through educational events, webinars, digital content, and community initiatives. She also hosts the Money Lit Podcast, where she speaks with leading voices in finance, business, and entrepreneurship on topics ranging from investing and wealth creation to economic empowerment.
Stephen Fidelis
Finance & Investment Professional
Stephen Fidelis
Finance & Investment Professional
Stephen Fidelis is a finance and investment professional with over 12 years of experience spanning treasury management, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, compliance, financial planning and analysis, and investment advisory. He’s very vast in Capital Market operations in Nigeria. He has extensive experience supporting finance functions, investment management, financial strategy, treasury operations, regulatory compliance, and well versed in capital market activities in general. Stephen has expertise in investment analysis & portfolio management. He has also participated in several industry events & trainings organised by the SEC, CBN, NGX & NASD.
Ibukun Akinola
Director of Payments, Piggytech
Ibukun Akinola
Director of Payments, Piggytech
Ibukun Akinola is a seasoned entrepreneur and finance leader with over a decade of experience in Nigeria’s tech landscape. Currently, she’s the Director of Payments at Piggytech, a leading fintech company in Africa. In 2014, Ibukun and her co-founders launched PushCV, an online recruitment platform that quickly grew to become Africa’s largest database of pre-screened candidates with over 1 million users. The platform served a wide range of clients, including SMEs, banks, and multinational corporations. Building on their success, the team introduced PiggyBank.ng in 2016, an online savings platform designed to democratise savings. By 2019, PiggyBank.ng evolved into Piggyvest, incorporating micro-investment features and catering to over 5 million users with billions of naira in savings. Piggyvest’s impact has been recognised globally, with the platform being named among the world’s top 250 fintech companies of 2024 by CNBC.
Tinu Philips-Odufuye
Head of Business Development,
FCMB Asset Management
Tinu Philips-Odufuye
Head of Business Development,
FCMB Asset Management
Tinu Philips-Odufuye is the Head of Business Development at FCMB Asset Management with over 17 years of experience in business development, strategy, wealth management, sales, product development, and client experience within Nigeria’s financial services industry. She has held leadership roles across leading financial institutions, where she has consistently driven business growth, developed strategic partnerships, and built high-performing client relationship frameworks. Beyond her corporate role, Tinu is a sought-after leadership facilitator and certified coach, known for delivering practical insights on leadership, sales, personal branding, influence, business development, and customer relationship management.
Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu
President, Woodhall Capital
Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu
President, Woodhall Capital
President Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu is a distinguished investment banker, entrepreneur,
and philanthropist with over 30 years of experience in international finance. She began
her career in the City of London, holding positions at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche
Bank, where she built expertise in risk management, structured finance, and strategic
advisory. Driven by a vision to connect emerging markets with global capital, she
founded Woodhall Capital Group — comprising Woodhall Capital, Woodhall Finance
Company, and the Woodhall Capital Foundation —with offices in Lagos, London,
Dubai, and Abuja. Under her leadership, the group has raised over $6 billion for
governments, financial institutions, and corporates across Africa, maintaining a 100%
client retention rate. Through the Woodhall Capital Foundation, President Hunponu-Wusu has spent eight
years supporting 3,000 individuals worldwide through education, healthcare, and
economic empowerment. A central pillar of this work is the Generation Rising in
Purpose (GRIP) Mentorship Programme which has directly impacted over 1,500
young Africans aged 16 to 35. She has since expanded GRIP’s reach through the GRIP
Diaspora Series, a continuing platform connecting diaspora professionals with
investment opportunities and practical pathways to re-engage with Africa’s growing
economy. President Hunponu-Wusu is a committed advocate for women in leadership. Over the
past three years, she has personally mentored hundreds of women through dedicated
programmes such as Her Executive Edge, an intensive one-day leadership
development programme for women at critical points in their careers, equipping them
with the executive presence, business acumen, and strategic frameworks needed to
reach the highest levels of business. Through the Captains of Industry programme, run
under the Woodhall Capital Foundation, she continues to mentor the next generation
of African business leaders directly. By combining financial expertise with a
commitment to human capital, President Hunponu-Wusu is building a body of work
where purpose and impact move together.
Moyin Adelaja
Growth and Marketing Manager, Misan by Bamboo
Moyin Adelaja
Growth and Marketing Manager, Misan by Bamboo
Moyin Adelaja is a fintech marketing leader with a passion for building products and stories that help people move money, grow wealth, and access global opportunities. She currently leads marketing at Misan by Bamboo, where she focuses on driving product adoption, building global payment experiences, and helping Africans seamlessly connect to the world financially.
With a background spanning performance marketing, product marketing, and growth strategy, Moyin has worked on scaling financial products across markets and designing campaigns that turn complex financial tools into accessible experiences.
