Chude Jideonwo launched his new book; ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ on Sunday, 25 May 2014 at the Federal Place Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos.
The launch of the thought-provoking book, a collection of essays written by renowned entrepreneur and young leader, Chude Jideonwo was chaired by former World Bank Vice-President, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili.
Guests in attendance include Abike Dabiri, Pat Utomi, Jim Ovia, Femi Falana, Mo Abudu, Funmi Iyanda, Alibaba, Kola Oyeneyin, Mosunmola Umoru, Julius Agwu, Timi Dakolo, Ice Prince, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Monalisa Chinda, TokeMakinwa, Omoni Oboli, Linda Ikeji, Vector, Gbemi Olateru, Bolanle Olukanni, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu amongst others.
About Chude Jideonwo
Named by Forbes as one of Africa’s 30 best entrepreneurs under 30, Chude Jideonwo’s career is centred on using the media as an active tool to galvanise a generation of Africans to action. He is Managing Partner of RedMedia Africa, owners of The Future Africa Awards Africa & Summit, Y! Africa, and YNaija.com; and founding Executive Director of The Future Project, which empowers young people across Africa through leadership and enterprise. In 2010, he founded EnoughisEnough Nigeria, which has become the country’s foremost good governance group for young Nigerians. A lawyer and award-winning journalist, he has a Master’s Degree in Media and Communication from the Pan-African University. He is a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum and sits on the boards of the Oando Foundation and Micosoft4Afrika.
About Red Media Africa
Red Communication is a PR & Communication firm under the parent company, RED. An innovative media group focused on Africa, RED’s vision is to excite and empower an evolving generation through the media’s limitless possibilities. Built across tools and platforms, its Communication Division holds Red Communication, Red Marketing and Small & Medium, and YouthConnect; and its Content Division holds the Y! brands, including Y! TV, Y! Magazine, YNaija.com, Teen Y!, Y! 2015, the Y! Tech 100 and the Y! Annual Black Ball/Y! 100 Most Influential List. It also anchors a development firm, The Future Project Africa, which co-presents Africa’s leading youth platform, The Future Awards Africa, and other projects including the Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders and The Future Enterprise Support scheme