Benjamin Pius is a distinguished visionary in the media and technology space, helping to create, incubate and lead companies and organisations – especially in the Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) space – to growth and profitability.
With a career spanning over two decades at the C-level, Benjamin has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, specialising in business and organisational transformations, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional financial performances.

As Broadcast Media Africa’s founder, CEO, and Publisher, Benjamin has established a pan-continental networking platform, bringing together media and tech professionals to foster collaboration and innovation. Simultaneously, he serves as the chief executive officer for BSP Media Group, demonstrating his multifaceted leadership in the industry. Benjamin is deeply engaged in incubating and bringing to market “MOOA,” a revolutionary media-tech platform designed to discover and exchange audio-visual assets. This project reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and his dedication to shaping the future of the media and technology landscape.

As he continues to lead and inspire, Benjamin Pius stands as a driving force in the evolution of the TMT industry – especially within the Africa ecosystem – leaving an indelible legacy of success and forward-thinking.

Prof. Amin Alhassan (PhD) is the Director-General of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. He assumed the position after 2 decades of teaching at universities in Ghana, and Canada. Prof. Alhassan earlier in his career, worked as journalist with the Ghana News Agency and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation from 1989 to 1994.

At the University he served as Dean of Faculty at the University for Development Studies in Ghana for 6 years and also as Campus Principal before returning to GBC. He is a Development Communication Policy expert and continue to teach at the University as an adjunct faculty.

Content Leader with close to two decades experience working in Nigeria’s media and entertainment industry. Worked on landmark projects including YouWin Nigeria, Desperate Housewives Africa, Apprentice Africa, Dragon’s Den Nigeria, and the official centenary documentary for Nigeria.

Founded Content Factory Ltd. in 2012, a bespoke media & communications solutions provider for public and private sector; sme’s, social enterprises and government agencies.

Victor Okhai holds a B.A in Mass communication, an Msc in Marketing (Public Relations) and a Doctorate in Business Leadership from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, He also holds a PGD in Management from the Centre for Management Development, Nigeria’s premier management institute, a post graduate qualifying diploma in Management consultancy practice and organisational transformation from the international Professional Managers Association (UK), a professional certificate in film/TV production from the University of Carlifornia Los Angeles, a Professional Diploma in Advertising from the Advertising Practitioners council of Nigeria, A Diploma in Criminal Justice administration from the University of Lagos and a certificate in German as a foreign language. He is also certified digital marker and international m
He is a licensed fellow international expert consultant (cfiec) – UK, fellow certified international professional manager (fcipm) – UK, associate member – advertising practitioners of Nigeria (arpa) and National President, Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN).

Victor is a member of the Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (The Emmys). He has also been President, Digital jury, Cairo International film festival, Africa Magic Viewers choice Awards (AMVCA), Kaduna international film festival, Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF), and member, jury for the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Africa international film festival (Afriff), the Pan African film festival FESPACO Ouagadougou, Zuma international film festival and Schnitt international film festival. He is also a member of the selection panel of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), Nigeria’s Pulitzer award.

Currently the director of studies at the International film and broadcast academy, Lagos, Victor is an external resource person at the Pan Atlantic University Lagos and the National film Institute Jos.

A candidate in Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election, Dr Okhai is also an in demand international keynote and public speaker in conferences around the world. His areas of interest include leadership, regional integration, film, innovation, strategy sustainability and globalisation.

I am a transformation leader with 22 years+ of experience within the finance, media, and telecoms sectors. I have applied entrepreneurial approaches and commitment to operational excellence to turn around failing businesses and bring them back to profitability even in challenging environments. I have also been pivotal in leading various GTM strategies, for companies seeking to gain market share across the continent.

As the first female CEO of City105.1 FM, I utilized my competency in business transformation, cost optimisation, sustainable value improvement, and turnaround/restructuring, which facilitated the company’s rise from obscurity to being a top radio station in Nigeria.

Toun Okewale Sonaiya is the Co-founder and CEO of Women Radio 91.7 FM, Nigeria’s only women-focused radio station and Africa’s only commercial station dedicated to women and their families. The station champions gender equity, anti-corruption, and accountability through a 100% female-centric lens.

A seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience in Nigeria and the UK, Toun is a UN Women Consultant on Women’s Political Leadership, a UN Ambassador for Women, and a member of the African Women Leaders Network. She also serves on Nigeria’s High-Level Advisory Committee on Women’s Economic Empowerment and was a key player in reviewing the Gender & Equal Opportunity Bill (2016).

Toun has trained 75 journalists across Nigeria on gender-sensitive political coverage and supported political training efforts in Liberia ahead of its 2023 elections. In 2022, she founded WINRAD (Women in Radio Development), a network supporting over 240 women in radio careers.

Recognitions & Impact:

• Named one of Africa’s 25 most powerful women in journalism by WIJAFRICA (2023).
• Secured 5 additional radio licenses across Nigeria.
• Launched Women Radio Centre (WRC) in 2022, a free training academy for women in media, supporting 41 journalists with investigative grants.
• Organized media engagements for 24 female gubernatorial candidates ahead of the 2023 elections.
• Hosts the annual Voice of Women (VOW) Conference & Awards, uniting 500+ women’s groups and engaging presidential candidates.
• Conducted exclusive interviews with a released Chibok girl, Leah Sharibu’s parents, and worked with the BBC on the #SexForGrades documentary.
• Launched the Muryar Mata Initiative to amplify Northern Nigerian women’s voices.

Through Women Radio, Toun advocates for women’s inclusion in leadership, combats gender-based violence, and pushes for reforms to drive gender equity across Nigeria.

He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of StarTimes Nigeria, also known as the NTA-Star TV Network

20 years Broadcast Engineering & Technical Management experience with a passion for system integration. I am adaptable to change and capable of building up capacity and adding value to teams, departments and equipment under my care.

Hajia Aminah Muhammad is a versatile and multitalented media practitioner of over four decades in the industry. She rose through the rank to head content department of the Nigerian Television Authority. She also carved a niche in the production of innovative and top notch programmes while she served at NTA.

To mention a few, the multiple award winning TODAY’S BABY, the first holistic programme on Babies and Nursing Mothers on any Nigerian Television which endured for fourteen years- 2001 to 2015, ASA IBILE WA, several grade A and commissioned projects. She is a product of the prestigious University of Ibadan and post graduate studies in Mass Communications at University of Leicester, UK, plus several local and international workshops.

With zero tolerance to unprofessional practice, her mark for excellence stands her out from her peers which makes her the first choice for those seeking quality television production and event coverage.

Morayo is a seasoned Media Content Creator with 15years experience in the industry and arguably one of the leading TV hosts in Nigeria.

She had previously worked at HiTV, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous cable station as Commercial Director and Group Head, Content Development & Acquisition. She most recently worked as Deputy Director of Programmes at TVC where she created and produced top rated daily content.

She works as project consultant & coordinator to an American company that is doing extensive work with Lagos state government on education.

She graduated top of her class at Rutgers University in New jersey and is currently doing her masters at the prestigious Pan Atlantic University in Nigeria. She holds certifications in Customer Service, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Content Development, Script writing and Neurolinguistics programming.

Morayo is the convener, and Anchor of the number one breakfast chat show on Nigerian television; YourView, in which she has hosted over 1,800 episodes.

Amongst numerous awards, she was recently recognised as one of the top 25 most influential women in Journalism Africa (WIJA).

A key player in the marketing communications industry in Nigeria, with 25yrs post graduate experience across Brand Management, Sales/Consulting, Experiential marketing, 360 degrees Media /Digital

He a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK, an alumni of the Lagos Business school Lagos-Nigeria, Alumni Ashridge School of Management Berkhamsted-UK, Alumni Bocconi Strategy & Entrepreneurial School Milan-Italy.

First Strategy & Planning Director in MediaReach OMD (OMG Group) for 5years. He then crossed to the client side and worked in different Media/Asset Management/IMC roles in Coca-Cola International , in additional to core responsibilities, he led COPA youth Football, World Cup Trophy Tour, leaving after 7yrs. He then joined Guinness Nigeria/Diageo, as IMC Manager for Nigeria. He had a total of 10years in the Advertisers’ side of marketing making 25yrs post graduation experience.

He founded BrandEye Media in Nov 2013, the business has 3 subsidiaries with business scope expanded to Ghana & French West Africa.

I am the founder of Yellow Tamarind Productions, a media, PR and production company committed to creating ‘edutaining’ shows on radio, television and online. That means that I am the brain behind productions like Africana Literati, Politico Politica, Nolly Silver Screen, Correct Student and more.

My big dream? To engage younger minds with ‘edutaining’ content through different media products. As an educationist, I’m leveraging tech in tackling illiteracy and promoting our indigenous in Africa through our new edTech venture.

Bayo Awosemo is a veteran Media, Communication and Public Affairs specialist with vast experience in the public and private sectors. He joined the Nigerian Television Authority in 1978 as an Editor/Reporter and served there for 28 years before joining the Executive Management team at Addax Petroleum Development (Nigeria) Ltd. in 2006 as Manager, Media & Public Relations. In January 2014, he assumed duty as CEO of Comfort & Gold Nigeria Ltd, a Communication, Public Relations, Media and Event Management Company.

At the NTA, he handled strategic assignments as Producer of News, Newsline, Periscope, and The Platform. He was Manager News, Head of Current Affairs Unit (Lagos) and member of the Editorial Board.

Between 1996 and 1998, he was on secondment to the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC) where he served as Special Assistant to the Sole Administrator and later as Director, Information & Logistics.

At Addax Petroleum, he performed as Manager, Media & Public Relations and later as Manager External & Government Affairs where he managed the company’s business relationships with regulatory authorities in the Presidency, the MDAs and the National Assembly.

He graduated B.A. English from the University of Ibadan in 1977 and Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) from the University of Lagos in 2003.

I’m a Media, Music and Marketing Communications expert with almost two decades of experience working at the top levels of these industries.

My Media experience covers the entire spectrum of the space from content production, to sales and marketing, partnerships, events through to business leadership. I started my career as a TV Presenter and producer 18 years ago. Today I lead the a multinational media business as Country Manager in Nigeria.

My experience in the Music Space is also as dynamic and varied having started out as a recording and performing artiste myself. I pivoted into talent management and grew my own company into a full fledged hybrid record label and management services outfit which signed and managed artistes such as Vector the Viper, Dija, Egar Boi, Protek Ilasheva, Cleo Thelma among others. I have also written and consulted on market entry strategies for a few international music businesses as well as brokered distribution deals for a few Nigerian artistes with both local and foreign companies. I also have great experience in touring and organizing and monetising live as well.

My years of experience developing advertising campaigns for brands in Nigeria and across Africa as agency Copywriter and Agency Creative Director as well as executing campaigns as media platform head means that I have very strong relationships with most of the brands in the market. From CEOs, MDs, Marketing Directors, Brand Managers to the planners, buyers and strategists of Media Agencies to the top guys at experiential, PR and events agencies, my network of key people within the market is as impressive as it gets.

Accomplished and highly organised film strategist with over7 years of professional experience from content creation, production and distribution, distributing over 100 titles both local and Hollywood films including the highest grossing films in the West Africa theatrical market A Tribe Called Judah & Wakanda Forever Black Panther 2.

To grow the business of film distribution in Nigeria and the positioning of African content for a global audience.

Seun Arowojolu is a Film Arts graduate from the National Film Institute, Jos, and a seasoned writer, producer, and director with over a decade of experience.

In 2007, he produced and directed Jrock, a tourism and entertainment TV show aired on Silverbird TV Jos, ITV Abuja, and BCOS Ibadan. He also directed the short film Helpless Fate, which screened alongside Tunde Kelani’s Arugba at the 2009 Durban International Film Festival.

In 2012, Seun created, produced, and directed the hit sitcom SQUATTERZ, which aired on Africa Magic, EbonyLife TV, GHOne, TV3 Ghana, ONTV, Galaxy TV, and more. His work earned him a nomination for Best Comedy Writer at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

Seun’s growing reputation led him to direct episodes of the Turkish series Sepkat Tepe for Samanyaolu TV in Istanbul, and the drama World of Mysteries for Ebru TV in Kenya.

In 2013, he launched THE HEIR, a Nigerian TV series, and also directed a documentary marking the 60-year history of Christ Apostolic Mission Church.

In 2014, media mogul Tajuddeen Adepetu commissioned Seun to direct LEGAL CLINIC, a 26-episode legal drama for ONTV.

By 2015, he returned to produce more episodes of SQUATTERZ and The Big Idea. In 2016, he created and directed 90gogoro, a nostalgic Nigerian series, and shot his debut feature film, COLOUR ME.