Monalisa Chinda, Chude Jideonwo, Ayeni Adekunle, Detounogwo, Omojuwa & More Share Life Stories At Success Stories Africa]
On September 12 2015, young Nigerians were challenged and empowered to take charge of the future at the Success Stories Africa.
Young serial entrepreneurs and achievers who revealed their inspiring stories at the gathering include Chude Jideonwo [CEO, Red Media Africa], Monalisa Chinda [Award-winning Actress], Ayeni Adekunle [CEO, BHM Group], Detoun Ogwo [CEO, SkillsDevt], Japheth Omojuwa [Founder, Omojuwa.com], Segun Odubela [Ogun State Commissioner for Education], Yemi Akamo [Curator, TEDxGbagada], GaiseBaba [Afro-fusion artist] and Sisi Yemmie [Vlogger] among others.
The destiny-shaping event which held at Foursquare Auditorium, Crossing
Agbado, Lagos also featured free practical training sessions in different
crafts facilitated by Rhoda Michaels [CEO, Rhoda Michaels Fashion
Academy], African Farmer Mogaji [Agricultural consultant/Ashoka Fellow],
Fola Folayan [Broadcaster, Nigeria Info FM] and Vanessa Odofin [CEO,
Vanadale Makeovers].
According to Oladebo Temitayo, a participant, “I can’t thank Success
Stories Africa enough for the life-changing scholarship granted me after
today’s training session. I have never been so challenged all my life!” “I
had tear-glazed eyes listening to the speakers. You’ve sown a seed.”
Temitope Ola-Sunmonu, another participant, tweeted.
Speaking after the successful event, the Founder, Isaac Oladipupo, stated
that "Success Stories Africa is aimed at increasing the number of
empowered youths above the weaklings and we are committed to mobilizing it
to several developing communities across the continent."