The Diversity Summit 2020

Name: The Diversity Summit 2020
Start: 2020-11-28 12:00:00 +0100
End: 2020-11-28 18:10:00 +0100

Nov 28, 11:00AM to Nov 28, 5:10PM UTC

675 people attended

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Schedule

November 28, 2020 11:00am 11:00AM–11:03AM · Stage

Introduction of the hosts.

Jeffrey declares the summit open and introduces the hosts (Jake Effoduh and Kiki Mordi)

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November 28, 2020 11:03am 11:03AM–11:08AM · Stage

Welcome Note.

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh give a general insight and rundown of what the summit is about before introducing Bukonla Adebakin

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November 28, 2020 11:10am 11:10AM–11:20AM · Stage

Opening Remarks

Bukonla introduces the US consulate general who then gives the opening remarks.

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November 28, 2020 11:20am 11:20AM–11:22AM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduce the first (2) panel sessions.

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November 28, 2020 11:22am 11:22AM–12:00PM · Sessions

Toxic Environment: Climate change and African governments

This session critically examines the effects of climate change on the African continent.

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November 28, 2020 12:00pm 12:00PM–12:02PM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduces the next (4) sessions

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November 28, 2020 12:03pm 12:03PM– 1:00PM · Sessions

The Turning Point Generation: Lessons from Millennials to Gen Z

Gen Z are now a focus of attention, and often wild speculation.

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November 28, 2020 12:04pm 12:04PM– 1:00PM · Sessions

Love does not win elections: The only way young people can actually take over power

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November 28, 2020 12:05pm 12:05PM– 1:00PM · Sessions

OK, Boomer: Do African parents have any right to talk about values?

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November 28, 2020 12:06pm 12:06PM– 1:00PM · Sessions

Not too young to run: Will young people in government actually change anything?

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November 28, 2020 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:03PM · Stage

Music Break by Dj Biola Olaore

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November 28, 2020 1:03pm 1:03PM– 1:05PM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduces the next (4) sessions

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November 28, 2020 1:05pm 1:05PM– 2:00PM · Sessions

"What were you wearing?" How not to talk about rape.

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November 28, 2020 1:05pm 1:05PM– 2:00PM · Stage

The Age of Revolution: Why is it so difficult to build movements here?

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November 28, 2020 1:05pm 1:05PM– 2:00PM · Sessions

She Called Me Woman: The war over gender

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November 28, 2020 1:05pm 1:05PM– 2:00PM · Sessions

She Called Me Woman: The war over gender

November 28, 2020 1:05pm 1:05PM– 2:00PM · Stage

Policy Paper: Are Companies Doing Enough to Create Safe Spaces?

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November 28, 2020 2:00pm 2:00PM– 2:02PM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduces the next (4) sets of panels

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November 28, 2020 2:02pm 2:02PM– 3:00PM · Stage

"It’s our culture”: Films, music and how to change hearts and minds

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November 28, 2020 2:02pm 2:02PM– 3:00PM · Sessions

Can a man be a feminist?

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November 28, 2020 2:02pm 2:02PM– 3:00PM · Sessions

Gender Bender: Because no category is cast in iron

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November 28, 2020 2:02pm 2:02PM– 3:00PM · Sessions

"Be a man!": The trap of toxic masculinity

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November 28, 2020 3:00pm 3:00PM– 3:03PM · Stage

Music Break by Dj Biola Olaore

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November 28, 2020 3:03pm 3:03PM– 3:05PM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduces the next (4) sets of panels

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November 28, 2020 3:05pm 3:05PM– 4:00PM · Stage

"I am not a feminist": Why are so many women afraid of this label?

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November 28, 2020 3:05pm 3:05PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

Normal is a loaded word: Parenting children who are different

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November 28, 2020 3:05pm 3:05PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

The Daily Vulnerable: What needs to change about emotional health?

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November 28, 2020 3:05pm 3:05PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

Why has Nigeria Never Had a Female Governor?

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November 28, 2020 4:00pm 4:00PM– 4:02PM · Stage

Kiki Mordi and Jake Effoduh introduces the next (5) sets of panels.

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November 28, 2020 4:02pm 4:02PM– 4:05PM · Stage

Jake welcomes Solafunmi Sosanya, the Senior Channels Manager at ViacomCBS Networks Africa to introduce the MTV Base Panel.

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November 28, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 5:00PM · Sessions

Blind spot: Do we really see people with disabilities?

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November 28, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 5:00PM · Sessions

Is this Us? The many holes in Nigeria-American portrayals of our experience

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November 28, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 5:00PM · Sessions

Alternative style and sounds succeeding here: While staying true to yourself - MTV BASE

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November 28, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Wokespaces: What companies need to do about a socially engaged workforce.

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November 28, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 5:00PM · Sessions

Capital No: Are young people tired of capitalism?

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November 28, 2020 5:00pm 5:00PM– 5:05PM · Stage

Closing Remarks

Jake and Kiki declare the close of summit.

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Speakers

Ozioma Emerem

CEO, Neurone Energy

Shekinah Olagunju

Senior Associate, Client Partnership - RED | For Africa

Osita Abana

Global Communications Manager, Coca-Cola

Daphne Akatugba

Marketing Manager, Sterling Bank Plc

Jean Freedberg (she/her)

Director of Global Partnerships at the Human Rights Campaign

Ebenezer Akwuruoha

Moderator

Peter Pearse-Elosia

Digital Media Coordinator, ViacomCBS Networks Africa

Good girl LA LA

Artiste

Tobi Mohammed

Artiste Manager and Founder, Block Party Series

Tobiloba Ajayi

Founder of the Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation

Oluwatomisin Kolawole

CEO,Vinsighte

ADERINOLA ODUGBESAN-THOMAS

Entrepreneur

Yasmin` Belo-Osagie

Cofounder, SheLeads Africa

Nkiru Olumide-Ojo

Co-founder of The Lighthouse Network

Damola Ibiyemi

Moderator

Rebecca Enobong Roberts

Development expert/researcher

Fakhrriyyah Hashim

ender, Social and Community development advocate

Mariam Sule

Writer

Judith Akatugba

Moderator

Ibitola Surami

Author

Nimah Arigbabu

foreign policy analyst and co-founder of External relations

Amaka Onyemelukwe

Head Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company

Pamela Adie

Nigerian Activist

JJ Omojuwa

Founder and Chief Strategist at Alpha Reach

Odunayo Eweniyi

Co-founder, PiggyVest/Wine & Whine Ng

Temidayo Sidiq

Moderator

Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim

Film maker

Juliet Ezeigwe

Gender Equality Advocate

Salem King

Content creator/Strategist

Pamilerin Adegoke

Content Creator and Strategist

Chinweuba Ezekwesili

Co-founder of Akanka

Jude Feranmi

Convener, Raising New Voices

Nafisa Atiku

Legal Practitioner, Public Speaker, CEO of Kambi Hair Products and Founder of NYouthSpeaks

Claire Pierangelo

Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria

Jake Effoduh

Host

Kiki Mordi

Host

Dr. Adenike Akinsemolu

Advocate & Entrepreneur

Bukonla Adebakin

Chief Operations Officer of RED | For Africa

Jeffrey July

Lead, The Future Awards Africa

Akin Banuso

Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria.

Adesola Awofeso

Head, Employee Engagement & Culture Human Capital Management, Sterling Bank.

Soromidayo George

Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business, Unilever Nigeria Plc.

Blessings Timidi

Women and Girl-child Rights Advocate and Community Based Researcher .

Eniola Hu

Content Creator.

Toye Sokunbi

Content Creator and Founder, ARTISH.

Patricia Obozuwa

Director of Communications and Public Affairs for GE Africa.

Adelola Edema

Special Needs Education Consultant.

Oluwatomisin Kolawole

Co-founder/CEO, Vinsighte.

Ibijoke Faborode

Cofounder, ElectHer.

Olivia Mukam

Executive Director at Solutionneurs.

Zainab Imam

Journalist.

Ike Anya

Co-founder of Nigeria Health Watch.

Chiedozie Dike

Activist.

Daisy Wanzala

PR / Marketing Consultant.

Dr Funmilayo Ogunsanya

Doctor and Social Media Influencer.

Adaku Ufere

International oil and gas, gender and development lawyer.

Denzel Osei

Youth Advocate.

Oyeyemi Aderigbigbe

Senior Associate, Templars.

Aisha Salaudeen

Journalist.

Chidiogo Akunyili

Founder of She ROARs - Reimagining Our Africa Rising.

Daniel Orubo

Actor/Activist.

Chidinma Nwaukwa

Communication Specialist.

Enioluwa Adeoluwa

Content Creator.

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

Writer and Poet.

Matthew Blaise

Human Rights Activist.

Uche Uba

Model/Content Creator.

Keside Anosike

Writer and Editor.

Samuel Otigba

Social Entrepreneur.

Onyinye Ikenna Emeka

General Manager, Enterprise Marketing at MTN Nigeria.

Ross Murray

Senior Director, Media Institute GLAAD.

Papa Oppong

Illustrator/Designer.

Ferdinand Adimefe

Nigerian author & Founder of Imaginarium Creative Global.

Otosirieze Obi-Young

Editor of Folio Nigeria.

Peter Abidemi Umeh

Website/Content Creator.

Ojoma Ochai

Director of Arts, Education and Society British Council Nigeria.

Chisom Ogbummuo

Founder, The Conversation Café.

Vincent Desmond

Writer/Advocate.

Uloma Nwoke

Creative Director and Women Rights Activist.

Rinu Oduola

Why is it so difficult to build movements here?

Solomon Buchi

Writer/Advocate.

Damilola Marcus

Executive Art Director, Dá Design Studio.

Chidera Muoka

Founder, House of Zeta.

Yetty classy

Author.

Udo Jude Ilo

Country Officer and Head of Nigeria Office of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa.

Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima

Program Officer, West Africa, FORD Foundation.

Samson Itodo

Founder, YIAGA.

Osi Suave

Will young people in government actually change anything?

Damilola Oyedele

Senior Product Manager - Amazon Business.

Adebayo Oke-Lawal

Founder, Orange Culture.

Olumide Makanjuola

Director of Programs at Initiative Sankofa d'Afrique de l'Ouest -ISDAO.

Hilda Dokunbo

Nigerian film actress and youth advocate.

Cesar Augusto

Minister of Finance, Economy and Planning of Equatorial Guinea.

Marr Nyang

Founder and Executive Director of Gambia Participates.

Tracy Moran

Deputy Editor, A Modern Media Company.

Seun Fakorede

Commissioner for Youth/Sports, Oyo State.

Chiedozie Egbuna

Spoken word Artist and Poet.

Halimat Magaji

Founder, The Halimat Magaji.

Juliet Olumuyiwa Rufai

Manager at Mirabel Center.

Idia Aisen

Host/TV Presenter.

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development.

Olalekan Sipasi

CEO/Founder at ProtectOzone Sustainable Livelihood Initiative.

Debola Omololu

CEO, Afriscaper Research & Consulting.

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