Power, Platforms & the Politics of Being Young in
Africa
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica, which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Power, Platforms & the Politics of Being Young in Africa' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
TEA CONVERSATION
One on one in-depth conversation with opinion shapers to draw out insights around specific themes helping to broaden the knowledge of young Nigerians.
PANEL SESSIONS
TV style panel that brings together practitioners, activists and policymakers. Open to audience participation as questions and comments will be curated from the audience by the moderator.
POP-UP PERFORMANCE
Pop-up performances that connect with the soul of our audiences as well as spark conversations relating to the theme of the conference ‘Power, Platforms & the Politics of Being Young in Africa’.
POP-UP SESSION
Our carefully selected list of pop-up session speakers is poised to deliver provocative, thoughtful and innovative ideas that will challenge, inspire and expose the audience to bright new ideas taking roots across the country.
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Executive Director, Rotimi Olawale
Rotimi Olawale
Rotimi Olawale is an accomplished public policy expert and Executive Director of YouthHubAfrica, a n
Policy and Governance Strategist
Judith Gbagidi
Judith Gbagidi is a policy and governance strategist with over a decade of experience advancing demo
Founder of Wekume
Joshua Emmanuel Walusimbi
Joshua Emmanuel Walusimbi is a Ugandan chef turned social entrepreneur and Founder of Wekume, a digi
Founder of Buddy Growth Solutions
Chima Ernest Okoli
Chima Ernest Okoli is a dedicated advocate for youth development and good governance, notable for hi
Director for the Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) at LEAP Africa
Dr Onyeche Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas
Onyeche Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas is a passionate advocate for youth leadership development, civic pa
Program Coordinator, Centre for Health Systems Support and Initiatives for Development (CHESIDS)
Ashifa Agede
Program Coordinator, Centre for Health Systems Support and Initiatives for Development (CHESIDS) O
Executive Director of HipCity Innovation Centre- a Non-profit organization
Bassey Bassey
Bassey Bassey is a trained Marine/Environmental Geologist. A revolutionary thinker with core compete
Social entrepreneur and Advocate
Samuel Dirug
Dirug Samuel is a social entrepreneur and advocate. He's spent over half a decade driving and buildi
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