AfroTalks, the think tank known for amplifying African stories and fostering innovation, will host its Lagos edition on October 11, 2025, under the theme “Matrix.” The event will bring together leading African and diaspora voices to interrogate the political, cultural, and economic systems that shape the continent’s present and future.

Founded to provide a platform for Africans to tell their own stories and design new pathways for impact, AfroTalks has grown into a space where dialogue and action converge. Past editions have highlighted the intersections of entrepreneurship, culture, and social change, and Lagos promises to continue that tradition with a bold, forward-looking agenda.

The speakers reflect AfroTalks’ interdisciplinary approach. Nigerian filmmaker Peace Hyde will discuss storytelling as a tool for shaping identity. Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, the legendary artist and cultural icon, will address the preservation and innovation of African traditions. Tatiuana Holland, a U.S.-based principal attorney, will bring a legal and policy perspective that connects Africa to global frameworks. Mariama Jalloh, a fintech and startup advisor from Sierra Leone, will share insights on technology and financial inclusion. From Ghana, Dr. Ashley Milton, CEO of She Grows It and Diallo Sumbry, CEO of The Adinkra Group in Ghana will echo the essence of Triangle Offence Policy in building the Africa we envision. Nigerian animator Somto Ajuluchukwu will showcase Africa’s creative industries, while Nigerian architect James Inedu-George, CEO of HTL Africa, will address the future of urban design and sustainable spaces.

In addition to keynote addresses and panel discussions, the event will feature AfroPitch, a platform for innovators and startups to present their ideas to potential investors and partners. This reflects AfroTalks’ vision of moving beyond conversation to catalyze actionable solutions for Africa’s challenges.

“AfroTalks Lagos is an opportunity to reframe Africa’s story in our own voices while also creating practical platforms for innovation and growth,” said the AfroTalks conveners.

Lagos, with its dynamism, cultural diversity, and entrepreneurial energy, offers a fitting backdrop for this year’s gathering. The city’s creative industries and business vibrancy mirror AfroTalks’ mission to challenge inherited systems while designing new ones that reflect African aspirations.

Event Details
● Date: October 11, 2025
● Location: Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
● Theme: Matrix – Navigating Inherited Complex Systems that influence the African Dream

For updates, visit www.afrotalks.com and registration.

About AfroTalks
AfroTalks is a think tank with the objective to amplify African stories by Africans, ignite the African Dream, and drive sustainable community impact. Through its gatherings, AfroTalks creates spaces for dialogue, innovation, and cultural exchange that reflect Africa’s realities and possibilities.