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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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
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
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
Moderator
Morenikeji Olonilua
A multifaceted social entrepreneur, a coach and mentor within her sphere of expertise. A experienced
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
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
Spoken Word Artist
Kathryn Esther Clement
Kathryn Esther Clement is an award-winning spoken word artist, inspirational writer, content creator
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
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