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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Human Rights Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur
Funke Adeoye
‘Funke Adeoye is a Human Rights Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience wo
Founder, Virtual Jobs Bootcamp
Damilola Anwo-Ade
Damilola Anwo-Ade is a seasoned Techprenuer and Digital Coach with 15+ years of experience driving D
Head of Digital Transformation at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
Benedette Yakowa
Benedette Yakowa is an operations and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience driving
Spoken Word Artist
Kathryn Esther Clement
Kathryn Esther Clement is an award-winning spoken word artist, inspirational writer, content creator
Nigerian Travel Entrepreneur and Storyteller
Favor Jacob
Favour Jacob was born and raised in a Muslim-dominated area of Kaduna State. She had a supportive up
Founder of DEAN Initiative
Semiye Michael
Semiye Michael, is a social justice activist, campaigner and founder of DEAN Initiative; a citizens
Finance/Strategy Professional at PressPayNg
Grace Samuel
Grace Samuel is a Finance and Strategy Professional at PressPayNg, Africa’s leading EduFinTech Sta
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
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