The AYKO Symposium 2024, held on November 14, 2024, at the Metropolitan Club in Lagos, brought together visionaries from Nigeria and beyond to explore the power of creativity in driving social and economic transformation. Under the theme “Creative Minds. Business Solutions,” the event highlighted how Nigeria’s creative sector can address national development challenges through innovative thinking.
Notable speakers included: Omoyemi Akerele, Founder of Lagos Fashion Week, Emma Collings, Head of Marketing at a UK FTSE100 Company, Ayoola Gbolahan, Acclaimed Nigerian Artist, Kola Oshalusi, CEO of Insigna Media, Vanessa Azar, Founder of MVSEATELIER and Regional Area Manager, Fenty Beauty Sub-Sahara
The symposium, engaging and thought-provoking, offered workshops on leadership, digital marketing, technology and financial literacy, equipping participants with practical tools to grow their businesses. Discussions also centred on collaboration between creatives and businesses to unlock investment and job opportunities.