Theme: Keeping It Going

The continuance and survival of success is dependent on how ready and willing we are to keep making it work. At TEDxUyo our speakers will identify with the challenges and hope of constant motion at a fast changing world.

OBA Liaison Office
E7 Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 234
Nigeria

Eunice Thomas

Educator + Change Agent

ized Uanikhehi

Digital Media Professional

Ized Uanikhehi is a Digital Media Professional whose creative career journey traverses project management, online brand management, digital media marketing and research. A certified content strategist and data analyst, Ized has a steep knowledge of the Digital media landscape and has been commissioned by leading brands including the Bank of Industry. Her activities on behalf of clients range from Project management to marketing, brand management, developing digital media strategies, implementing campaigns and social media training. She recently founded the ServiceSwap start-up aimed at driving collaboration between entrepreneurs in a recession Nigeria, encouraging Entrepreneurs to Swap service for Service rather than with cash.

Joey Akan

Writer + Broadcaster

Joey Akan is a poet, author, writer, broadcaster, Host, public relations consultant and commentator on current affairs, including culture, politics, sport, race, gender and sexuality. A scholarship student at FGC Okigwe, Joey studied Biochemistry at University of Uyo and then self-trained as a writer before leaving the paramedical profession to pursue a career in the media. The winner of the 2015 Nigerian Writers Award for Best Entertainment Writer, and nominee for various awards, Joey has been commissioned to write for a number of nationwide publications, and has seen his work and adaptations of it, among others, Published on Pulse Nigeria, Leadership Newspaper, Onobello, Buzz Nigeria, Olorisupergirl, HypeStation. He has taught in several schools and has set his media experience to various uses, working as a consultant for a number of firms and startups. He is the producer and publisher of Joey Season Podcast, a weekly show which Discusses the world as he sees it.

Mike Asukwo

Cartoonist

Mike Asukwo, whose gift has brought joy to many both home and abroad, was born in Idua Assang in Oron Local government of Akwa Ibom state. He attended St Vincent’s College, Oron, and later did a bit of Business Administration at the Calabar Polytechnic where the art in him made sure he found it boring. He then left in his second year. He has created illustrations and cartoons for several magazines and newspapers, books, children’s books, newsletters and journals in Nigeria and abroad. Some of them are Pioneer Newspaper, Niger Delta Standard, Abuja Inquirer, Momentum Magazine, Welcome (A tourist Magazine) etc, Port Harcourt Post, Golden Icons, True Crime Newspaper, Metro Sports, among others. He currently works with BusinessDay Newspaper as Chief Editorial Artist.

Mirobed David

Musician

Mirobed David is a musician, music coach/consultant and a human psychologist. A native of Akwa Ibom State. He studied Music at the University of Uyo, Nigeria. Mirobed has been described by "Tye Tribbet'' as an artiste to look out for because of his excellent delivery on stage and song-writing skills. He has been the choir director of Akwa Ibom State Government Choir for 3 years and He is great event producer. Over the years his music has gained great reaction and recogntion amongst music listeners and has succeeded in attracting industry professionals to his unique sound.

Osagie Alex

Poet

Osagie Alex is a Creative Writer, Poet and Coach/Counselor. Hails from the city of Benin, graduate of Benson Idahosa University with a first degree in Microbiology and a Masters in Environmental and Public Health microbiology. He officially started spoken word poetry in September 2012 and has gone on to minister in spoken word poetry in South Africa, Ghana and in NIgeria. He has ministered in various events ranging from events. His poems are currently callers tunes on Airtel, MTN, Etisalat and Glo. He currently runs 663Academy which trains and mentors spoken word artiste around Nigeria and holds spoken word poetry events such as #663PoeticTuesdays, Poetry Lounge and Poetic Concave. Listening to him will really get you Inspired as he leaves you with not just an encounter but an experience

Segun Abiona

Entrepreneur

Segun Abiona is a young, dynamic salesman, entrepreneur and consultant with varied experience in the Financial industry. He has for over 13 years worked in Asset Management companies and Banks. From a short stint with Nurnberger (Mens Apparel brand) and Bell Oil & Gas to Cashcraft Securities Limited, Cordros Capital Limited, Barclays Bank in London and First City Monument Bank Nigeria. He is currently the Creative Director of Nicole & Giovanni, a sock brand that has evolved, expanded and permeated Nigeria and other parts of Africa within 2 years of its introduction and also the Lead Instructor at N&G Consulting, a company which provides Customer Service/Experience training, Retail Management, Brand Orientation, Conflict Resolution, Online business training solutions for other companies through seminars and workshops. He has a degree in Finance from the University of Lagos and Masters in Financial Management with Corporate Accountability from Middlesex University in London.