YOU CAN BE MORE: EPISODE 3
Today’s spotlight shines on Foluke Michael (FM)
@folukemichael , a visionary whose journey proves that purpose, when nurtured, can travel across continents.
I was present at the launch of the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI) project, “Solution 17,” in November 2018 in Lekki, Lagos, a defining moment where 17 changemakers were celebrated for shaping solutions for the future.
At the event, I interviewed leading voices and notable personalities, including Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka (
@wolesoyinka ), Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye (Founder, Nike Art Gallery)- -
@nikeartgallery , Nollywood actor Eddie Watson (
@eddiewatsonjr ) , and the convener herself, Foluke Michael. Together, they shared powerful insights on the role of innovation in shaping Nigeria and the African continent.
From that moment, her vision only expanded.
Today, she continues to take African heritage and innovation beyond borders, with recent highlights including:
✓ (CYCDI) project, “Solution 17 granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC) and an invitation to United Nations headquarters in the USA (2024).
âś“ Artnovation at the Italian Consulate, Lagos, graced by notable leaders and creatives, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince H.E. Dapo Abiodun ( CON) (dapoabiodunmfr).
âś“ African Cultural Festivals in Pennsylvania, USA, attended by leaders and creatives, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu(jidesanwoolu), and top Nigerian artists such as Tope Alabi (
@tope_alabi_ ), Korede Bello (
@koredebello ), and many others.
âś“ Represented Nigeria as part of a delegation in the USA, where her mentors, Prof. Wole Soyinka and Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, were honored
Her journey speaks of boldness, cultural pride, resilience, and unwavering faith in purpose — a powerful reminder that when you stay intentional, growth will always find you.
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