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Deola Art Alade brought together Nigeria’s most accomplished women from culture, media, and business for an intimate luncheon focused on collaboration and lasting impact.
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Deola Art Alade, co-founder of Livespot360 and a serial entrepreneur shaping Africa’s creative and entertainment sectors, hosted the Women Driving Culture Luncheon at Mr Panther in Victoria Island, Lagos. The gathering assembled influential women leading in film, fashion, beauty, media, tech, and public policy.
Among the attendees were Lisa Folawiyo, fashion designer and founder of Lisa Folawiyo; Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture; Titi Ogufere, founder of Design Week Lagos; Sasha P, pioneer Nigerian rapper; Korty Eniola, YouTuber and filmmaker; Ruth Kadiri, actor, filmmaker, and digital content creator; Funmbi Ogunbanwo, filmmaker and co-founder of Fatherland Productions; Nicole Asinugo, screenwriter; Beatrice Eneh, founder of Nectar Beauty Hub and Beauty In The Motherland; Banke Meshida-Lawal, founder of BM Pro; Tobi Hamilton, founder of The House Lagos; and Leslie Okoye, founder of Cookie Skin.
Also present were Bukunmi Grace, talent manager at United Talent; Osayi Alile, CEO of Act Foundation; Sade Teyibo, founder of FOLA PR; Addy Awofisayo, Head of YouTube Music for Sub-Saharan Africa; Stephanie Busari, journalist and founder of SBB Media; Anita Adetoye, beauty influencer; Linda Edozien, CEO of Barazhi Spa and Wellness; Ayo Amusan, founder and CEO of Persianas Retail; Director Pink, film director; Lamide Akintobi, TV producer at CNN; Henny Zinzuwadia, award-winning sommelier; Busola Tejumola, head of content at MultiChoice West Africa; Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, media, film, and TV content executive; Bola Balogun, founder of Glam Brand Agency; Ijeoma Balogun, founder of Redrick PR; Yemisi Falaye, entertainment lawyer at The Temple Company; and Blossom Maduafokwa, editor at Nataal and Grammys.
The discussions centered on access to capital, authorship in African storytelling, cross-industry collaboration, and ways women can shape policy, platforms, and talent pipelines in Nigeria’s creative economy. The aim was to build opportunities for mentorship and ongoing partnerships.
Deola Art Alade shared the purpose of the event: “When women are intentional about lifting other women, the impact goes far beyond one person. We change rooms, we change systems, we shape what’s possible for the next generation. Today is a celebration, but it’s also an invitation to connect, to share, and to leave here thinking about who you can move forward.”
The luncheon was supported by Livespot360, Moët & Chandon, M·A·C Cosmetics, and Estée Lauder.
In Summary
The gathering highlights a deliberate move toward female-led networks in Nigeria’s creative industries, uniting leaders to address shared challenges and drive collective progress in culture, media, and business.
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