Masters of Creativity

In this episode, we speak with Osibo Imhoitsike, Executive Director TBWA Nigeria about the need to adapt in these times. Osibo walks us through his early days in Kenya and the formal experience and training he gained working for a multinational before he moved to Nigeria to join TBWA. The conversation also looked at the …

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In this episode our host, Tosin Lanipekun speaks to Thabang Skwambane, Managing Director FCB Joburg about his background in finance and his initial foray into entrepreneurship. Thabang walks us through his journey into advertising and the lessons he has learnt over the years which have impacted his view on leadership and purpose. This episode also …

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A Consumer Centric Approach In this episode, we have a conversation with Lampe Omoeyele, CEO of Nitro121. Prior to launching his marketing agency, Lampe held senior roles at a number global brands in companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Cadbury. Lampe walks us through his journey into marketing and advertising from an initial start in medicine and …

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A Fresh Take on Regional Advertising In this insightful episode, Dawn Rowlands, Dentsu’s CEO for Sub Saharan Africa speaks to our host, Tosin Lanipekun about the current dynamics of the African advertising landscape. Dawn makes a case for brands to refocus on Brand Purpose and highlights the need for the industry to come together to …

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An Afropolitan’s Viewpoint on Advertising In this episode, Mathe Okaba walks us through her illustrious career, starting from her earlydays at Herdbuoys McCann Erickson; the first black-owned Advertising Agency in South Africa, to her stint in the US and her current role as CEO of the ACA, South Africa’s Association for Communication and Advertising. The …

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The Future of eSports, post the Global Pandemic In this episode, our host speaks to Bukola Akingbade (Founder/CEO Kucheza Gaming) about her background in Advertising and her current career in Gaming and eSports which led to her new company KUCHEZA. They also speak about Africa’s dynamic gaming and eSports industry and its potential impact on …

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Advertising, Post Coronavirus In this episode, Tosin Lanipekun (Executive Director, AWAfrica) speaks to Mr Lolu Akinwunmi (CEO, Prima Garnet Africa) about his background, his entrance and journey in the Advertising Industry. They also speak about the various caps he wears in his organisation and in the industry, including his previous role as the President of …

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In this introductory episode our host, Tosin Lanipekun (Executive Director, AWAfrica) speaks to Tunji Adeyinka (Global CEO, Republicom) about; Advertising Week Africa, the idea behind this podcast, the elephant in the room that is Covid-19 and what the future looks like for Advertising in Africa. .