One last visit before Nigerian Modernism closes on the 10th. When the Osahon Okunbo Foundation lent the Ogolo from our collection, we knew it was in trusted hands. What we didn’t expect was how much the exhibition itself would feel like an overdue homecoming. Six remarkable months. Hats off to Osei Bonsu, Bilal Akkouche and the team at Tate Modern. Beautifully done.
Still taking this one in. Ten years ago, my father, the late great Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, accepted Vanguard’s Entrepreneur of the Year. A few days ago, I got to follow him. He used to tell us the only way is through hard work. No work, no chop. I’m trying to live what he taught me, and this recognition tells me I’m doing something right. Thank you @vanguardngrnews for the 2026 honor. To everyone walking this road with me, thank you. May God continue to help us all.
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and the Labour African Network (LAN) convened a powerful group of leaders in London this week to champion women’s entrepreneurship as a national economic priority.
A special thanks goes to the Osahon Okunbo Foundation (@theosahonokunbofoundation ) for their strategic partnership. Their work to expand economic opportunities for women in Nigeria’s creative industries adds vital momentum to the wider goals of SheThrives - the new initiative to strengthen the ecosystem for women led enterprises across all sectors in Nigeria led by the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.
Osahon Okunbo @osaokunbo of The Osahon Okunbo Foundation said: "Across film, music, fashion and art, Nigerian creativity continues to shape global culture. As the SheThrives initiative expands its work, strengthening the conditions for women building businesses within the creative economy will be essential to the long-term future of the sector. This strategic partnership with The Osahon Okunbo Foundation reflects a shared commitment to supporting that growth.”
Together, we’re building an environment where women can start, scale and thrive.
Photo by Lewis Patrick.
Appreciate UNESCO for welcoming my team and I in Abuja this morning.
Important conversations around preserving both our tangible and intangible heritage — and how we take responsibility for protecting what defines us.
For @theosaokunbofoundation to be just one year in and already engaging at this level is not something we take lightly.
Thank you to Dr. Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga, Dr. Ifeanyi Victor Ajaegbo and Chuks Anyaduba for the thoughtful dialogue. Looking forward for all that’s in the pipeline 🚀 🙏🏾
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The energy transition in Africa is about execution, not ideology. Reliable power for industry, bankable capital structures, and entrepreneurs who can deliver.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, I’ll be speaking at Nigeria House with PINL on how gas and renewables can work together and how we build a transition that scales.
If you’ll be in Davos and working in this space, let’s connect.
At the start of a new year, it is easy to look ahead. Plans, structures, execution. But I have learned to also look back at the moments that shaped my approach.
This photo was six years ago, during the build of @livelounge_ng I had a conviction to create a purpose-built comedy club in Lagos. At the time it was risky and far from popular, but some ideas refuse to leave you until you bring them to life.
Yesterday someone sent me a video. Full house. Comedians sharp. Guests engaged. It reminded me that growth is often in the consistency. You do the work long before it becomes obvious to the market.
When I think about that season, I remember the hunger, the discipline, and the focus. I would tell that younger version of me that the bet paid off, the momentum continued, and the story is still being written.
In 2025, we chose alignment.
We showed up for the work, the people, and the moments that mattered — bridging potential to purpose along the way.
Grateful for the impact so far, and excited to do even more next year✨.
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