I'm an award-winning entrepreneur who has developed an extensive career within the arts and creative economy for the last 15 years drawing on a wide-ranging knowledge of contemporary practices and networks to provide specialist advice and consultancy. I have had experience working with grassroots organisations, charities and NGOs developing strategic partnerships between brands and charities to uplift underserved communities.
As an independent consultant, I have developed world-class creative partnerships between brands and causes to deliver social impact with organisations such as The UN International Trade Centre, Mastercard Foundation , Baobab Foundation and Do It Now Now.
As the Founder and CEO of The Assembly, I lead the platform to unites creativity and entrepreneurship, by bridging the gap between young entrepreneurs and communities in fashion and design to build businesses that can thrive and create impact. In 4-years The Assembly has supported over 3000 entrepreneurs whilst securing partnerships with the likes of the British Council, Cultural Enterprise Office, Scotland, Jobberman, Facebook, AFFORD, Dalberg, and University of The Arts.
I bring unique insights and skills sets to any project which enable brands to deliver long-term social impact and creative strategy. I am passionate about creating opportunities and access for young people and women, pushing the agenda of social and economic development through the arts and innovation in Africa and the Diaspora.
Projects
- SPICE TV HONOR AwardsFashion Show Producer Curated & Produced Fashion Show Presentations at the SPICE Honours - Awards Ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. Designers Showcases; Kenneth Ize (NG), David Tlale (SA), Chulaap (SA), Orapaleng (SA), Torlowei (NG), Pepper Row, Arinze Orizu, Endi Martin, Red Button (NG).
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Work history
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FounderThe Assembly
Lagos, NigeriaFull Time
The Assembly is a community and platform impacting and supporting the Fashion + Creative Eco-system through consulting and providing access to resources, mentoring and creating networking opportunities.
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Head of ChannelSpice TV
- NigeriaFull Time
General Management of SPICE TV, Africa’s first 24hr Fashion Channel on DStv (Digital & Terrestrial) 44 Million viewers across Africa, with strong focus on creative and commercial brand development. Developed 30 +original programs and vision for TV & Digital content platforms. The Art, Creative Direction & Management of channel content and brand assets (Digital & Social Management, Events, Website, Promotion, Content & Campaigns).
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Skills
- Creative Arts
- Digital Expertise
- Social Media Digital Strategies
- Fashion Styling
- Production
- Brand Creative Strategy
- Copywriter
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Community Management
Education
MA, Strategic Fashion Marketing & Management University of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Award: Distinction
Final Year Dissertation: Nigerian Fashion SMEs & Entrepreneurship
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BA, Culture, Society & CommunicationsUniversity of Birmingham
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Award: 2:1
Final Year Dissertation: Distinction | President of the African & Caribbean Society