Theme: Silence The Chaos

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Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, 900271
Nigeria

Ahmed Bolori

By birth, residence and work, (Peace-)Amb. Ahmed Bolori is an indigene of Maiduguri, Borno State of the North-Eastern Nigeria; which has been in turmoil, plagued by a raging insurgency that has cost thousands of lives. This insurgency which caused the destruction of farmland and property worth billions of naira, consequently resulted in huge influx of refugees to elsewhere considered safe across the country as Boko Haram continues its rampage. However, since 2010, at different levels, he has actively been a volunteer, implementer, Coordinator and Consultant for various NGOs and Civil Society Organizations within and outside Nigeria: working in the areas of Peace building and preventing/countering violent extremism, social inclusion and civic engagement projects, a profile which earned him an honor as ‘Ambassador for peace'. He is also an Entrepreneur. As one of the very few of his kind, renowned for his advocacy and campaigns for peace and development; he has initiated various measures to tackle some of these problems by promoting non-violent interventions as the best for preventing/countering violent extremism.

Aishatu Yusha'u Armiya'u

Aishatu is a versatile researcher who's work has been published extensively in international journals. With specialty in adding value to mental health through research, advocacy, promotion, protection and prevention of mental health issues, and ensuring persons with mental health disorders are able to access adequate care and exercise their human right with dignity and respect. Her specialized area of focus include Forensic Psychiatry, Public Health and Medical Education, Epidemiology, Psychology, Substance Abuse, Treatment and Rehabilitation.

Amaha Music

.aMAHa.’s Music fuses lush, West African syncopation and polyphony with Jazz and Pop fluidity crafting a new, deliciously rich and sumptuous sound. Her writing is brave, poetic, and fresh. She is vocally reminiscent of and influenced by Miriam Makeba, Marie Daulne of Zap Mama, and Angelique Kidjo - bold, note-bending powerhouses rooted in their traditional soundscapes; able to ingest foreign styles, languages, sounds, and Western influences and rebirth them as something altogether new. She also grew up experiencing Nigeria’s birth of the Afrobeats movement and regularly imbibes that vibe in her music. After 14+ years in the corporate world, 2 album releases and several singles, on October 2018, she decided to pursue Music full time. She plans to produce, market, and release 2 more singles and an album in 2020.

John Gaul Lebo

John Gaul Lebo is a lawyer and legislator originally from Cross River state and representing Abi State Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. His interest is in leading innovations and change in the world and building personal capacity to compete in the new knowledge economy. He is also committed to transparency and accountability in governance and promotes the use of social media as a means of alternative governance.

Nadine Ibrahim

Nadine is an Award winning filmmaker. She has a love for portraiture, emotion and the subject, which has framed her work today. She loves bringing people's ideas and stories to life - it is what fulfils her as an artist. From the documentary 'Marked' and others, Nadine is a filmmaker whose films have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers choice awards 2018, The African international film festival 2018, the Future Awards Africa 2018 and many other International awards.

Noel Akpata

John Gaul Lebo is a lawyer and legislator originally from Cross River state and representing Abi State Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. His interest is in leading innovations and change in the world and building personal capacity to compete in the new knowledge economy. He is also committed to transparency and accountability in governance and promotes the use of social media as a means of alternative governance. Dr. Noel Akpata is currently serving as the Africa CEO for the Horasis World Economic Forum for the Emerging Markets and has created veritable platforms for economic and political integration. In 2015 he founded Nigeria's Electricity Market Summit Group and became one of the select Africans to be invited to the Prestigious Ambrosetti Forum which is named as the number one Italian Private Think Tank and the fourth in Europe in the University of Pennsylvania's Global Go To Think Tank Index report.

Prince Godswill Edward

Prince Godswill Edward Osim was born into the family of His Royal Majesty the Paramount ruler of Abi LGA and Clan head of Usumutong, Cross River state as the seventh prince of the kingdom. A graduate of History and International Studies from the University of Calabar; Cross-River state. He is currently a Master’s of Arts (M. A) student at the University of Calabar with special interest in Africa Social and Economic History. He has over fifteen (15) years of proven experience for which he has acquired technical and practical skills on project coordination, planning, and community based development activities as well as implementation of community level sensitization and awareness creation on issues of Youth Development, Environment & Gender & Sustainable Development. This Experience and Process has exposed him to community intervention project planning, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation. A diplomat, an entrepreneur and an activist, he's garnered a lot of exposure and experience at all levels.

Zoza Icha

Zoza is an artist in every sense of the word and she expresses herself through various mediums and crafts. A hybrid of artist and designer in almost equal ratio, and the founder of Asah Bara creative studio. Her authentic, hand crafted, signature expressions are taking art from the realm of the occasional into the every day space. Through her award-winning handcrafted pieces, designed to be an active part of daily life, Zoza Icha is presenting Nigerian culture in the light she created. Her career in the creative industry began at the charity arm of the BBC in Nigeria. Over the course of 9 demanding years there, she had grown from an intern into a seasoned producer and director of content for radio, television and the web. Her exit from the BBC Media Action in 2016 saw the full bloom of her art practice from a side hustle into force to be reckoned with in the art and design scene, and source of inspiration for many.