TEDxGrace Schools

Speakers

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

• Adaeze Olisa

  Aspiring Public Speaker

  Adaeze Olisa is a fifteen year old girl from Anambra State who resides in Gbagada, Lagos. She is confident, intelligent, and passionate about expressing her ideas and sharing her unique perspective.

• Afopefoluwa Olotu

  Debate and Public Speaking Enthusiast

  Afopefoluwa Olotu loves to debate and enjoys public speaking and learning new things every day.

• Arianna Okoye

  Young Speaker in Training

  Arianna Okoye is a seven year old, energetic and focused girl who loves to push beyond the limits. She loves reading, riding her bicycle, and playing with her siblings and friends. Her favourite colour is khaki, and she enjoys fried rice as well as French fries.

• Ayokunmi Beredugo

  Competitive Debater

  Ayokunmi Beredugo is a semi-finalist at IBTD State 2026, seventh best speaker at LSDC 2026, third place winner at the DACUARTE debate competition 2025, second place winner at the Nigeria Radio Debate 2025, and second place winner at the RCCG Challenge 360 2025.

• Bibiire Ajala

  Young Speaker in Training

  Bibiire Ajala is six years old and currently in grade three. She hails from Kogi State, practises Christianity, and attends Grace Children School, Gbagada, where she also resides.

• Ebunoluwa Adeyemo

  Young Speaker in Training

  Ebunoluwa Adeyemo is a cheerful and curious young girl who enjoys learning and discovering new things.

• Erinayo Adeseri

  Aspiring Public Speaker

  Erinayo Adeseri is a smart, intelligent, curious and beautiful aspiring public speaker who loves learning and adds value wherever she is.

• Fatimat Salmon-Agbomeji

  Radio Host and Debater

  Fatimat Salmon-Agbomeji is the Superkid OAP host on SuperFM 92.7 and third place winner of the Lagos Schools debate competition.

• Ian Asekamen

  Young Speaker in Training

  Ian Asekamen is a bright, intelligent, and enthusiastic seven year old boy from Edo State. He is curious, confident, and always open to new experiences.

• Ibukunoluwa Akinleye

  Young Speaker in Training

  Ibukunoluwa Akinleye is a six year old girl and the second child in her family, and she and her older brother are best friends. Curious and eager to learn, she loves trying new things and discovering new words, and she dreams of travelling the world, meeting new people, and making a positive impact wherever she goes.

• Iremide Sami

  Young Storyteller

  Iremide Sami, an indigene of Ogun State, was born on the twelfth of August 2020. She attends Grace Children School, Gbagada, Lagos, and she loves to read, tell stories, dance, and learn languages.

• Iyanuoluwa Taiwo

  Assembly Prefect and Competition Finalist

  Iyanuoluwa Taiwo is an SS2 student of Grace High School, Gbagada, and currently serves as assembly prefect. She has represented her school in various competitions, in which she was a finalist at Battle of the Bots 2.0, a finalist at the Platinum Reasoning Debate Contest 2025, and a finalist at the National English Tournament 2025.

• Jasmine Okenwa

  Aspiring Lawyer, Psychologist and Data Analyst

  Jasmine Okenwa is a student at Grace High School, where she serves as Assistant Head Girl and is the first of four siblings. Curious and music loving, she holds a passion for public speaking and meaningful conversations, believing that exchanges can create lasting impact. At church, she serves in the Choir and Service Departments and is Assistant Team Lead in her service unit, and has completed the MUSON Music Examinations up to Grade 4. She has represented her school in numerous competitions, earning first place in the TYK Show Competition and the Catalyst Spelling Bee, second place in the Mark Elocution Spelling Bee and Challenge 360, third place in the Daccurate Debate Competition, third and second place in two Radio Nigeria Debate Competitions, and a top ten semi-finalist finish in Battle of the Bots. Passionate about inspiring others through her voice, she hopes to become a lawyer, psychologist, and data analyst, using advocacy, empathy, and analytical thinking to make an impact.

• Jesutofunmi Fagbowore

  Science Student and Debater

  Jesutofunmi Fagbowore is a student in year eleven, science department, who is a semi-finalist at the IBTD regional state competition, second place winner at a zonal level mathematics competition, and a certified English Olympian.

• Natania Cyril-Quaye

  Young Speaker in Training

  Natania Cyril-Quaye is a beautiful, smart, and intelligent young girl who loves to read and dance.

• Oluwafeolami Makun

  Aspiring Biomedical Scientist

  Oluwafeolami Makun is an SS2 student of Grace High School, Lagos. She is hardworking, disciplined, and passionate about learning, and she enjoys swimming, reading, singing, and active participation in school activities. With a keen interest in engineering, she aspires to become a biomedical scientist. Oluwafeolami is also committed to personal growth and to being a source of encouragement and positive influence to those around her.

• Priscilla Aboderin

  Young Creative Speaker

  Priscilla Aboderin is a ten year old girl from Kwara State who is lively, creative, and passionate about self-expression.

• Tamilore Adebisi

  Young Speaker in Training

  Tamilore was born on the eighteenth of May 2013 and is from Delta State. She is a bright and vibrant young girl with a unique personality. Owing to a scheduling conflict, she is unable to participate at this time.

• Tinuoluwa Olayanju

  Sustainability and Renewable Energy Advocate

  Tinuoluwa Olayanju is a bright, confident, and ambitious young student with a passion for learning, leadership, and public speaking, and she is passionate about promoting innovative ideas, particularly in sustainability and renewable energy. She is recognised as the second best essay writer in the Super F.M. 92.7 Radio Station Independence Day Essay Competition, where she showcases her creativity and strong writing skills. She is dedicated to academic excellence and enjoys using her voice to inspire positive change. With determination, confidence, and a desire to make a difference, Tinuoluwa continues to grow as a young leader and role model for her peers.