Meet the Judges' Panel for Alumni Awards 2024-25

Meet the Judges' Panel

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Ijeoma Onah

Ijeoma Onah

A seasoned film, television, and creative industries executive with 10+ years’ experience in content strategy, business development, and cross-border collaborations. Founder of NIFS, connecting African film and TV stakeholders with international partners, and Vice President of Creative and Cultural Industries at the Canadian Council on Africa. Former CEO of SuperTV and current CEO/Chief Content Officer of Farabove International Services.

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Olugbenga Ojo

In 2012,Gbenga started an MSc in Supply Chain and Logistics Management at the University of Warwick in the UK.It equipped him with insights into global supply chain and fostered an understanding of logistical intricacies.Warwick laid the foundation for a successful career, instilling a strategic and analytical mindset that continues to shape his professional life in supply chain management.He cofounded Warehöuzit, a digital ecosystem connecting SMEs and MSMEs with affordable commercial storage.

 

Prof Muktar Gadanya

The Science and Sustainability Award was received by a graduate student of the University of London, Prof Muktar Gadanya. Professor Muktar, MFR is a professor of Public Health/Consultant Public Health Physician at the Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Muktar’s work as the lead for the development of Nigeria’s National Family Planning Blueprint has contributed to the uptake of contraception and has led to a projected reduction of over 67,000 maternal and child mortalities. 

Promise Okekwe

2004 – Promise Okekwe

Young Creative Publisher Award

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Sikiru Mohammed

The Science and Sustainability Award was received by a graduate student of the University of Leeds, Sikiru Mohammed. Mohammed was rewarded for promoting engineering ethics in Nigeria and investing his time in STEM for youths to improve the high school education narrative.

Dr Ugonna Nwakanma

Dr. Ugonna serves as the Manager of the Medical Insurance Scheme at TotalEnergies. Her pursuit of an MBA in International Management at The University of London expanded her capacity for strategic creativity and innovation, laying the foundation for global business engagement. Passionate about Eyewear Styling and a staunch advocate for Health Insurance, she established EYEWISE Limited and is committed to societal betterment.  

 

Funmi Adewole

Funmi Adewole

The founder of FAE Studios, a platform for arts consultancy, dramaturgy, pedagogy, and performance. Over 35 years in the arts and cultural sectors, she champions creative expression and professional development for artists, especially in African and Diasporic, intercultural, and wellbeing contexts. Lectured at De Montfort University, and has presented works - The View (Toronto, 2025) and In a City, Near a Forest (Lagos Fringe Festival). An associate of NCACE and Pan-African Creative Exchange.

Isah Matankari

Isah Matankari, a graduate of Aston University received the Culture and Creativity Award. Isah is a performing artist and co-founder of Creative Culture, an Abuja-based edutainment start-up that produces engaging experiences and media content for Africa’s post-millennial generation. He has been instrumental in growing Abuja’s creative industry by building communities, hosting 52+ events, and creating paid opportunities for 150+ young creatives.