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Lagos Hosts TAFTA Alumni Homecoming, Spotlight on Women in Arts

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10 months ago

December 9, 2025

TAFTA alumni homecoming 2025 celebrates graduates, launches Young Women Advisory Group, and strengthens creative community connections

Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) successfully hosted the inaugural ÀRÌRÀ alumni homecoming, bringing together graduates from Lagos, Ogun, and Kano to celebrate achievements and strengthen professional and creative networks. The event took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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The gathering highlighted collaboration and artistic expression through performances, storytelling, and a series of friendly competitions.

A spoken word performance by Divinefavour Udechukwu, a TAFTA alumna, captured the essence of resilience and creativity, earning widespread applause from attendees.

A major feature of the event was the official launch of the TAFTA Young Women Advisory Group (YWAG).

The initiative aims to mentor young women within the academy’s network, equipping them with leadership skills and structured support to succeed in the creative industry.

Alumni described the launch as a significant step toward a more inclusive and empowered community.

JO Umoibom, Academy Lead at TAFTA, said: “ÀRÌRÀ reminds us why TAFTA exists. We are not only training young creatives, we are building a community that supports one another long after the classroom experience. The energy and camaraderie tonight reflect the strength and potential of this network.”

Chinedu Isagbah, Programs Manager for Lagos State, added that continuous alumni engagement strengthens the creative economy: “ÀRÌRÀ underscores the importance of learning, mentorship, and collaboration. This gathering contributes meaningfully to the professional and cultural ecosystem TAFTA has nurtured.”

With more than 57,000 young creatives trained and over 32,000 employed across the country, TAFTA continues to act as a catalyst for skills development and industry empowerment.

ÀRÌRÀ 2025 served as both a celebration of alumni accomplishments and a reaffirmation of the academy’s commitment to maintaining a vibrant and supportive network.

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For media inquiries, contact [info@terraacademyforarts.com](mailto:info@terraacademyforarts.com). Follow TAFTA on social media at @tafta_academy.

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Hamzat, Kola Adesina, Liakouris to Headline Real Talk With Kike @7

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3 weeks ago

September 27, 2026

Basit Saba

Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.

The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.

Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.

Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.

The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.

According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.

For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.

The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.

The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.