Events

Anietie Udoh Honoured with 2025 DMA Africa Jury Role

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11 months ago

October 9, 2025

Anietie Udoh has been named a judge for the 2025 Digital Media Awards Africa, highlighting his rising global influence in marketing and communications

Anietie Udoh, renowned Nigerian marketing professional and Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge magazine, has been appointed as a judge for the 2025 Digital Media Awards (DMA) Africa, marking yet another milestone in his distinguished international career.

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In a letter signed by Brian Njagi, Chairperson of the DMA Committee, Udoh was praised for his expertise and contribution to the marketing industry, which the organisers described as invaluable to the success of these awards.

Now in its ninth edition, the DMA Awards have become one of Eastern Africa’s most respected platforms for honouring innovation and effectiveness in digital media.

The 2025 panel, led by Alemu, will feature leading creative and marketing professionals from across the continent, with all judging sessions conducted virtually to enhance inclusivity and flexibility.

This latest recognition further cements Udoh’s reputation as one of Africa’s most respected marketing figures.

Earlier in the year, he was selected as a juror for several prestigious international awards, including the 2025 International ECHO Awards, International Content Marketing Awards, Effie Awards South Africa, and the PR Power List 2025, jointly organised by GLG Communications and The Guardian Nigeria.

With nearly two decades of experience spanning journalism, public relations, and integrated marketing, Udoh has played a pivotal role in strengthening Marketing Edge’s global partnerships with industry giants such as Cannes Lions, The Loeries, and the New York Festivals.

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His selection for the 2025 DMA Africa Awards not only highlights his personal achievements but also reflects the growing global recognition of African marketing professionals who are shaping the future of media and communications across continents.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”