Theme: Awaken

Welcome to the first-ever TEDx event in the heart of Festac Town, a bold space for ideas, voices, and visions that awaken us.

Awaken 2025 is not just a theme, it’s a rallying call. A call to ignite thought, to stir action, and to spotlight the hidden brilliance in our community. For too long, the voices of Festac have been underheard, the stories unsung. But no more.

This August, TEDxFestac Town will gather dynamic speakers, performers, and changemakers from across disciplines to challenge our assumptions, celebrate our roots, and envision the future, together. From innovation to identity, from cybersecurity to neurodiversity, from music to memory, we’re curating a stage for ideas worth spreading from Festac to the world.

Join us for a one-day experience where awakening isn’t just a theme, but a movement.

Let Festac wake up. Loudly. Boldly. Brilliantly.

La Famille Francaise French Language House
721 Road
K Close
Festac Town, Lagos, 102313
Nigeria

Adeife Adewale

Cyber Risk Management and Technology Consultant || GRC Professional || PCI-DSS Consultant

Adeife is a senior cybersecurity consultant and AI security engineer with a deep focus on governance, risk, and compliance. Over the past decade, he has worked with major banks and fintech innovators across Africa, the UK, and the USA - securing systems at the heart of the global payments industry. A Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and one of LinkedIn’s top cybersecurity voices, Adeife is passionate about making digital trust accessible and actionable. He brings a human-centered perspective to cybersecurity, showing how technology, policy, and people intersect in today’s connected world.

Adunola Shoge

Dyslexic Achiever • Social Entrepreneur • Author of The Dyslexic Genius

Adunola Shoge is a dyslexic achiever who was unable to read, write, or spell until age 10, yet emerged as Best Graduating Student from the University of Ibadan, one of Africa’s top-ranked institutions, where she studied Wildlife and Ecotourism Management. She is the Founding Director of the Dyslexia Counselling and Support Institute, combining professional expertise with lived experience to support individuals with dyslexia, their families, and educators. Adunola is also Co-founder of Dyslexia Project Africa, a continent-wide initiative empowering African children with dyslexia. Through Dyslexia Project 500, she and her team are advancing awareness in 500 primary schools across Africa. She is the author of The Dyslexic Genius, a memoir that chronicles her journey through the challenges, adventures, and triumphs of living with dyslexia, offering hope and insight to individuals with learning differences worldwide.

Chioma Rita Orekie

Entrepreneur • Financial Coach • Crypto & Blockchain Educator •CEO Mondiale Elite Trading Academy

Chioma Rita Orekie is a visionary entrepreneur, financial coach, and CEO of Mondiale Elite Trading Academy, a platform empowering individuals through financial literacy, cryptocurrency, and blockchain education. As the leading crypto tutor on Superprof in Nigeria and beyond, she is a trailblazer in digital finance. Since beginning her crypto journey in 2019 and tutoring in 2022, she has trained over 500 individuals - many now thriving in the global Web3 ecosystem. Her Academy equips people with practical crypto, blockchain, and Web3 knowledge while promoting financial independence and awareness. Currently a 500-level Medicine and Surgery student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Chioma balances academics with innovation. She’s committed to democratizing financial opportunity and nurturing a new generation of financially literate, tech-savvy leaders.

Elvis Angyiembe

Corporate compliance lawyer . Global Executive . Entrepreneur . Author

Elvis Angyiembe is a corporate compliance lawyer, global executive, and author based in Dubai. With over 11 years of international legal experience, he currently leads Integrity, Regulatory Affairs and Data Privacy for ABB’s Electrification Business and has held leadership roles at Panasonic Avionics and Weatherford. Recognized as a strategic problem-solver and trusted advisor, he delivers practical solutions to complex issues including anti-corruption, trade controls, and data privacy. He is the co-founder of the Middle East & Africa Compliance Association and the author of two books, including the memoir Dream and Take Action or Die Dreaming. From Cameroon to the U.S., South Africa, Germany, and the UAE, Elvis’ journey reflects a powerful blend of ethical leadership, cross-cultural insight, and purpose-driven action. Fluent in English and French, he brings a business-savvy and globally attuned approach to compliance and corporate integrity.

Sharon Madueke

Entrepreneur • Women's Empowerment Advocate • Event Planner

Maduekwe Sharon Ifunanya, widely known as the "Queen of the Global Events," is a visionary entrepreneur, mentor, and personal brand curator passionate about empowering women to live boldly, confidently, and with purpose. She is the founder of Shamol Experience Limited and POSÈ Global, platforms dedicated to curating unforgettable luxury events and helping professionals & public figures refine their personal brand, style and executive presence. A sought-after speaker and mentor, Dr. Sharon is committed to impacting and influencing lives. She convenes the annual "Finance and Style" conference, empowering women in financial literacy and personal growth. Her YouTube vlog, "Dear Odozi," provides faith-based inspiration, confidence-building strategies, and financial empowerment for women. Dr. Sharon holds degrees in Psychology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Mass Communication from Tansian University, and a PhD in Business Administration.

Solomon Rotimi

Professor of Biochemistry • Entrepreneur

Professor Rotimi is a Biochemistry professor whose research explores how African DNA holds vital clues to cancer prevention and cure. He combines scientific expertise with a passion for turning genomic discoveries into life-saving solutions for Black communities. His portfolio spans 50+ studies on genomic and inflammatory factors in prostate cancer among African men, the impact of vitamin D deficiency, and effects of environmental toxicants. His team’s groundbreaking work has identified unique tumor signatures and BRCA mutations in African patients, paving the way for population-specific precision medicine. A Fulbright Scholar and honored researcher, Professor Rotimi advances precision oncology, policy, and equitable cancer care across Africa and its diaspora.

V. Chinyere Inya

Afrofuturist

Chinyere Inya is an Afrofuturist and innovation strategist passionate about bridging Africa with its global diaspora. She is a Partner at Future Africa, a venture capital firm funding early-stage African founders solving the continent’s biggest challenges. As COO, she leads Accelerate Africa, the firm’s flagship 10-week accelerator program. With a strong background in tech delivery and product management, she has worked at top firms like IBM (Bluewolf), Ernst & Young, and JP Morgan Chase, driving global impact through technology transformation. Chinyere leverages this expertise to advise and invest in promising African startups. She also shares insights on her blog and YouTube channel, Living in the Gray, which explores identity, innovation, and the future of work. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Management with a minor in Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Finance from Georgetown University.