TEDxMTU

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Abraham Oguche

  Digital creator

  Abraham Oguche, popularly known as Braham Tech, is a prominent tech content creator and digital educator dedicated to making technology accessible and actionable for everyone. With a strong focus on AI, productivity, and "no-code" solutions, he simplifies complex digital concepts through relatable storytelling and practical demonstrations. Abraham has built a vibrant community across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where he empowers young Africans to navigate the digital economy and unlock global career opportunities. Beyond content creation, he frequently collaborates with leading tech brands and educational institutions to drive digital literacy and innovation. As a speaker, he is passionate about the "Future Forward" theme, helping audiences bridge the gap between current trends and real-world impact in the evolving technological landscape.

• Ademeso Seyi

  Digital creator

  Meshkiey is a Nigerian digital creator, storyteller, and humorist known for creating awkward, cringe-style content that blends comedy with everyday social realities. Often described as Nigeria’s number one mockumentarist, Meshkiey specializes in a unique style of storytelling that mirrors real-life situations in a documentary format but with humorous or exaggerated elements. A mockumentarist creates content that looks and feels like a documentary, real conversations, unscripted reactions, and natural settings, but is crafted to entertain, satirize, or highlight relatable human behavior. For over nine years, Meshkiey has been creating content that intentionally leans into uncomfortable and awkward moments, the kind of situations people often feel embarrassed about but secretly relate to. Through his videos, he explores social dynamics, human reactions, and the unspoken sides of everyday life, turning cringe moments into engaging and thought-provoking entertainment.

• Deji Oluokun

  Creative director and advertising photographer

  Deji Oluokun is a Lagos-based fashion and advertising photographer, digital artist, and creative force driven by colour and curiosity. He’s the Advertising Photographer of the Year 2025 at the Visual Conference & Photography Awards and a nominee for the Future Awards Africa Photography Prize in 2023. His work seamlessly blends emotion, precision, and bold storytelling. His images have shaped campaigns for multinational brands such as Hennessy, Spotify, Chivas Regal, MTN, Smirnoff, and publications such as GQ, Glamour, Vanguard Allure, among others. As a two-time solo exhibiting artist and seasoned speaker, Deji finds joy in teaching and sharing knowledge around photography, design.

• Ebuka Arinze

  CPO Of Kredete

  Ebuka Arinze is Chief Product Officer at Kredete, where he has led the company's growth from early stage to over 4 million users sending payments to 50+ countries. He oversees product strategy, regulatory expansion, and partnerships that power one of Africa's fastest-growing cross-border payment platforms. Ebuka is also the convener of the Stable Africa Summit, the continent's largest policy forum on stablecoins and digital finance, bringing together central banks, fintech leaders, and global investors to shape Africa's financial future.

• Kolawole Samuel

  Tech Analysts

  Kolawole Samuel Adebayo (KSA) is a technology analyst and strategic advisor who helps companies navigate the forces reshaping the digital economy. His analysis of AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technology has appeared in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., VentureBeat, and Dark Reading. His work has also been cited in research submitted to a U.S. Senate committee hearing and in policy papers across the world. KSA advises organizations on media strategy, LLM content architecture, and answer engine optimization, bringing a practitioner’s precision to questions most commentators treat as abstract. He co-hosts Machine Dreams, an AI podcast with 12,000 subscribers, and has mentored student founders through the University of Miami’s USTAAR accelerator. KSA has been featured on Forbes Breaking News, News Central TV, and the Federal News Network — a leading news source for U.S. federal employees. He also judges competitions, moderates panels, and speaks at events on the future of AI.

• Oluwaferanmi Oladapo

  Storyteller, brand strategist,PR Strategist

  Oluwaferanmi Oladapo is a storyteller, brand, and PR strategist who helps brands identify their voice and use it with clarity and consistency. She is a graduate of English and literary studies from Mountain Top University. Her work is rooted in simplifying complex ideas into compelling stories that connect, build trust, and drive growth. Across industries, including media, real estate, oil and gas, faith, fintech, lifestyle, telecom, and fashion, she has led brand and communication strategies that position brands with intention and impact. She is also the founder of Northstar, an initiative dedicated to equipping aspiring content writers with the skills to write with purpose, think strategically, and monetise their creativity. At the core of her work is a focus on intentionality and impact, helping brands and individuals show up meaningfully, communicate effectively, and remain relevant in a constantly evolving world.

• Oluwatoniloba Itabiyi

  Content creator

  Oluwatoniloba “The Media Girl” Itabiyi is a Marketing and Communications Strategist with over seven years of experience helping brands, agencies, and organizations develop data-driven content strategies that drive visibility, engagement, and measurable impact. She is a graduate of Mass Communication from Covenant University and the Founder of TMG Marketing Club, a learning community that equips creators and small business owners with income-generating digital skills. Through her platforms, Toni has built a community of over 200,000 engaged followers by combining storytelling, creativity, and strategic communication. She is the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Content Creation & Monetization and has trained over 500 creators and entrepreneurs on using UGC and digital content for business growth. Her work focuses on using content as a tool for empowerment, especially for women and young professionals, while helping brands and organizations communicate effectively, build trust.