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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Social entrepreneur and Advocate
Samuel Dirug
Dirug Samuel is a social entrepreneur and advocate. He's spent over half a decade driving and buildi
Policy and Governance Strategist
Judith Gbagidi
Judith Gbagidi is a policy and governance strategist with over a decade of experience advancing demo
Moderator
Morenikeji Olonilua
A multifaceted social entrepreneur, a coach and mentor within her sphere of expertise. A experienced
Singer, Prolific songwriter, Vocal Coach
Chris Ade
Chris Ade also known as Chris Greatness, is one of Nigeria's fastest rising Music sensations.A final
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
Student at Government Secondary School, Tudun-Wada, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja
Isuwa Gift Tanko
Isuwa Gift Tanko was born on the 3rd of November, 2009, in Abuja, Nigeria. She was raised in a devot
Director General of the Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) FRN
Rinsola Abiola
Rinsola Abiola is a youth and gender advocate who works at the intersection of politics and civil so
Founder of Youngstars Foundation and Co-Founder of KNOSK
Kingsley Bangwell
Kingsley Bangwell is Founder of Youngstars Foundation and Co-Founder of KNOSK N100 A-Day Secondary S
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