Naira Diary is set to bring together a carefully selected group of founders, creators and emerging leaders from across Nigeria’s entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem for the Naira Diary Founders & Creators Hangout — Lagos, scheduled to take place on November 14, 2026, in Lagos.
The gathering is designed around a simple idea: some of the most valuable conversations about building businesses, creating culture and shaping Africa’s future do not happen on large conference stages. They happen in smaller rooms, among people who are actively doing the work.
Rather than following the traditional conference format, the Naira Diary Founders & Creators Hangout will create an intimate setting for founders, creators and ambitious builders to connect, exchange experiences and engage directly with some of the people whose work is already influencing business, media, technology and the creative economy.
A Room Built Around the Right People
Attendance will be limited to 150 carefully selected participants, making the composition of the room as important as the programme itself.
The intention is to bring together people with shared ambition, complementary experiences and a genuine interest in building meaningful relationships beyond the event.
At the centre of the gathering will be conversations with exceptional founders and creators, bringing perspectives from different parts of the business and creative ecosystem.
Meet the Five Voices
The programme will feature five exceptional voices from different areas of Africa’s business, creative and media ecosystem, bringing practical perspectives on building ventures, brands, careers and communities.
Princess Adeyinka Tekenah — Global Coffee Expert, Advocate & Entrepreneur
Princess Adeyinka Tekenah is the founder of Happy Coffee, one of Nigeria’s indigenous premium coffee brands, and the convener of the Lagos Coffee Festival. With over 20 years of experience spanning business development, enterprise growth, advocacy and design management, she has become a strong voice for women, young entrepreneurs and the growth of Africa’s coffee industry.
She currently serves as the first elected Vice President of the ACRAM Gender Committee for Women in Coffee Africa and Chair of Nigerian Women in Coffee. She is also the author of the African Coffee Creed for Women and continues to advocate for sustainable models that empower female farmers and young people while addressing poverty and unemployment.
A seasoned speaker and mentor, Princess Adeyinka has graced local and international stages, sharing practical insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership and sustainable development. Through her work, she continues to build and mentor women and young people across Africa.
Ekwutosi Ekeh — EdTech Entrepreneur & Founder, Digital Witch
Ekwutosi Cynthia Okeh, widely known as Digital Witch, is a Nigerian tech educator, Customer Success Manager, DevOps Engineer, and founder of the Digital Witch Support Community, a platform that has empowered over 200,000 Africans to break into global tech and remote work.
Trained in Literature but driven by a passion for problem-solving, Cynthia transitioned into technology and built a reputation for solving digital challenges while teaching others to do the same. Her community equips youth, men, women, and parents with practical skills in IT support, virtual assistance, cloud computing, DevOps, and Customer Success, helping many secure opportunities with companies such as Amazon, Apple, and other global firms.
Recognized by Vanguard, The Tribune, and The Sight News, Cynthia is a leading voice for tech inclusion, remote work, digital empowerment, and gender equity.
Her long-term vision is to establish a talent placement agency that connects Africa’s growing digital workforce with global opportunities.
Prince Gabriel Okocha — Podcaster, Entrepreneur & Global Blogging Mentor | Host, BTC Podcast
Prince Gabriel Okocha, popularly known as PGO, is a Nigerian podcaster, blogger, entrepreneur, and global blogging mentor. He is the host of the Before Tomorrow Comes Podcast (BTC Podcast), a show distributed across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, where he has built a reputation for direct, insight-driven conversations with founders, creators, and industry leaders.
Beyond the mic, Prince is the Founder and Chairman of the Trispark Group, a diversified company built around five pillars: Trispark Academy, Trispark Hosting, Trispark Digital Technologies, Trispark Homes and Properties, and Trispark Foods. He is also the founder of The Bloggers Forum, a platform connecting SEO and arbitrage bloggers from across the world.
Prince’s work sits at the intersection of media, technology, and entrepreneurship, and he continues to build platforms that help creators and founders grow with clarity, purpose, and sustainable strategies.
Shedrack Owen — Marketing & Communications Consultant & Founder, OUTSAURCE
Shedrack Owen is a Marketing Communications Consultant, Learning Experience Designer, and Founder of OUTSAURCE, helping brands and creators build strategic marketing systems, communicate with clarity, and turn ideas into meaningful growth.
With a strong passion for entrepreneurship and the creative economy, Shedrack is focused on building platforms and systems that equip African founders and talent with the visibility, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive digital economy.
His work sits at the intersection of marketing, communications, learning, and entrepreneurship, helping businesses and individuals move beyond simply having great ideas to developing clear strategies that create sustainable impact and growth.
Henshaw Jacobson — Media Consultant, Founder of Naira Diary & QliqMedia | Convener, Naira Diary Founders & Creators Hangout
Henshaw Jacobson is a media consultant, storytelling strategist, and founder of QliqMedia, a digital marketing and communications company helping individuals, brands, and businesses achieve their goals through effective PR, advertising, and digital strategy.
He is the publisher of Naira Diary, a leading Nigerian new-media platform telling stories that inform, inspire, and shape conversations, and Believers Watch, a platform dedicated to faith-centered stories that inspire. He also convenes the Naira Diary Impact Awards, celebrating individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to society.
Henshaw consults for leading brands and speaks on major platforms, sharing insights on storytelling, digital marketing, media strategy, and nation-building through media. His work and expertise have been featured across Channels TV, Silverbird TV, Business Day, Vanguard, ThisDay, The Guardian, and other leading media platforms.
His mission is to help people and brands communicate better and grow, while his larger vision is to use media to transform culture, empower people, and build systems that outlive him.
Beyond the Highlight Reel
The conversations will examine the realities behind building successful ventures and careers in Africa, moving beyond the polished version of entrepreneurship often presented publicly.
Discussions will touch on entrepreneurship, creativity, media, marketing, technology, business growth, digital monetisation and community building, while giving participants an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of the decisions, challenges, failures and breakthroughs that have shaped the journeys of the people in the room.
For Naira Diary, however, the value of the gathering extends beyond the speakers.
The event is being curated to encourage genuine interaction among participants. Founders will have the opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs at different stages of their journeys, while creators can connect with people building brands, businesses, platforms and communities across different sectors.
The expectation is that some of the most valuable outcomes may happen outside the formal conversations — through introductions, shared ideas, potential collaborations and relationships that continue long after November 14.
From Digital Community to Physical Room
That approach reflects the broader role Naira Diary has played in creating conversations around entrepreneurship, business and the people building within Africa’s rapidly evolving economy.
The Lagos Hangout is intended to take that community beyond digital interactions and into a physical space where members can meet, exchange perspectives and build stronger connections.
Who Can Attend?
Participation will not be based simply on a first-come, first-served basis.
Members of the Naira Diary community interested in attending will be required to submit an expression of interest, either as a Founder or Creator, through the official event page.
Applications will be reviewed as part of the process of putting together a diverse and relevant group of 150 participants.
Interested founders and creators can submit their expression of interest at:
Apply here https://bit.ly/46hYj8K
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The Naira Diary Founders & Creators Hangout — Lagos is hosted by Henshaw Jacobson, Founder of Naira Diary and QliqMedia, and powered by Naira Diary & QliqMedia.
On November 14, Lagos will provide the setting for a different kind of gathering — one built less around presentations and more around people; less around networking for its own sake and more around meaningful connections; and less around talking about what Africa could become than bringing together some of the people already working to build it.
Naira Diary Founders & Creators Hangout — Lagos
📅 November 14, 2026
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
👥 150 selected participants
🎙️ Five exceptional voices
One room built for meaningful conversations and connections
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