Culture Influencers, Others Mull Collaborations At A Lagos Luncheon

Yinka Olatunbosun

Deola Art-Alade, co-founder of Livespot360 and serial entrepreneur who is keen on redefining the African creative and entertainment landscape, hosted the Women Driving Culture Luncheon where the need for mutual support and collaboration were discussed. This intimate gathering, held at Mr Panther, Victoria Island, Lagos saw some of Nigeria’s most influential women shaping the country’s cultural, creative, and consumer economy. Indeed, the luncheon was designed as a strategic convening, focused on power, collaboration and long-term cultural impact. Leaders in the culture economy such as, fashion designer, Lisa Folawiyo; Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson‑Awoyinka; founder Design Week LagosTiti Ogufere; pioneer female rapper, Sasha P; Korty Eniola, YouTuber and filmmaker; Ruth Kadiri, actor, filmmaker and digital content powerhouse; Funmbi Ogunbanwo, filmmaker and co-founder, Fatherland Productions; Nicole Asinugo, screenwriter; Beatrice Eneh, beauty entrepreneur and founder, Nectar Beauty Hub and Beauty in The Motherland; Banke Meshida‑Lawal, beauty entrepreneur and founder, BM Pro; Tobi Hamilton, founder, The House Lagos; Leslie Okoye, founder, Cookie Skin.

Also in attendance were Bukunmi Grace, talent manager, United Talent; CEO Act Foundation, Osayi Alile; Sade Teyibo, founder, FOLA PR,, Head of YouTube Music, Sub-Saharan Africa,Addy Awofisayo; journalist and founder, SBB Media, Stephanie Busari; beauty influencer, Anita Adetoye; Linda Edozien, CEO, Barazhi Spa and Wellness, Ayo Amusan, founder and CEO, Persianas Retail, and Director Pink, film director; Lamide Akintobi, TV producer, CNN; Henny Zinzuwadia, award-winning sommelier, Busola Tejumola, head of content, MultiChoice West Africa; Wangi Mba‑Uzoukwu, media, film & TV content executive; Bola Balogun, founder, Glam Brand Agency; Ijeoma Balogun, founder, Redrick PR, Yemisi Falaye, entertainment lawyer at The Temple Company; and Blossom Maduafokwa, editor at Nataal and Grammys.Designed to foster real exchange, discussions centred on access to capital, authorship in African storytelling, cross-industry collaboration, and how women can collectively influence policy, platforms, and pipelines within Nigeria’s creative economy, with the goal of furthering opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.Speaking at the luncheon, Deola Art Alade underscored the intent behind the gathering:“When women are intentional about lifting other women, the impact goes far beyond one person. We change rooms, we change systems, we shape what’s possible for the next generation. Today is a celebration but it’s also an invitation to connect, to share and to leave here thinking about who you can move forward.”

The event reinforced a growing shift toward intentional female-led power circles within Africa’s creative industries. The Women Driving Culture Luncheon was supported by Livespot360, Moet & Chandon, M·A·C Cosmetics and Estée Lauder, whose involvement reflects their continued investment in women-led leadership and cultural impact.