“The media is the most powerful estate of the world” – Adebola Williams speaks at the #ObamaSummit

Former US President Barack Obama kicked off a two-day leadership summit held at the Marriott Marquis McCormick Place in Chicago’s South Loop neighbourhood on Monday, October 31, 2017. He addressed 500 young people at the event, which is the first to be run by his foundation. Obama said the summit is about sharing ideas to create lasting... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Junior Achievement Nigeria set to host National Student Entrepreneurship competition

Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) will host its annual flagship event, National Company of the Year Competition (NCOY) on Thursday, October 5, 2017. The event is a signature showcase for Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) and the students who benefit from the impact of the JA Company Program®, which is a school-based entrepreneurship education curriculum for senior... Read More

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September 26, 2017

Chude Jideonwo, Adebola Williams unveil cover for new book, ‘How to Win Elections in Africa’

RED co-founders, Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams yesterday unveiled the cover for their forthcoming book – ‘How to Win Elections in Africa: Parallels with Donald Trump’. Scheduled for release in November, the book chronicles the ideas and ideals imperative for Africans and friends of the continent to champion a new democratic endeavour through active citizenship.... Read More

Partners

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September 19, 2017

Kemi Adetiba, Adebola Williams, Ego Boyo, Mildred Okwo step out for Lights Camera Africa!!! 2017 pre-event Cocktail

Kemi Adetiba, Adebola Williams, Eyo Boyo and Mildred Okwo were among the personalities that graced the cocktail event to officially launch ‘RESET’, the new theme for the seventh edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! in 2017. The event was held at Ugoma Adegoke’s Bloom Art Gallery in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking with guests at the... Read More

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September 16, 2017

Nigeria’s Adebola Williams is President, Jury for Francophone 35 Under 35

Adebola Williams, Managing Partner, RED and one of United Nation’s 100 Most Influential People in Africa, has been announced as President, Jury for Francophone 35 Under 35 for the 2017 ‘Prix Jeunesse de la Francophonie 35 < 35’, an event set to hold on September 15 and 16, 2017 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Currently in... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Tonye Cole, Osayi Alile, Mimi Onalaja, Ayo Thompson, others step out for AccelerateLabs Launch

Tonye Cole, Osayi Alile, Mimi Onalaja, Ayo Thompson, and others were among the influential personalities at the official launch of Accelerate Labs powered by Microsoft Nigeria in partnership with the The Future Project. The event was held yesterday at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Accelerate Labs is an initiative to support socially-inclined, high-profit and competitive businesses among young entrepreneurs in the country. Themed... Read More

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June 29, 2017

Adebola Williams: Why the #HallelujahChallenge became a cultural phenomenon

by Adebola Williams Hallelujah Challenge, the online platform promoted by Nathaniel Bassey to engage in an hour-long praise and worship session at midnight is undoubtedly a runaway success. Scheduled to last for one month – and now with three days to go – the platform has achieved all it set out to do, which is... Read More

Opinion

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June 22, 2017

Adebola Williams, Olorisupergal, Omojuwa, others set to speak at BrandMe Class 2017

The BrandMe Class 2017 is set to hold on the 28th of July at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, with the aim of empowering business owners to build bankable and sustainable brands. The event will feature an exciting line-up of speakers including a foremost blogger and social media expert, Japheth Omojuwa; successful media entrepreneur... Read More

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June 1, 2017

Young people should channel their anger towards nation building – Adebola Williams

The Waterside Ikoyi once again staged its exciting weekly conversational series ‘THE ASK SERIES’. This week’s edition which was themed the youth and governance edition featured the co-founder of RED, Adebola Williams. During the very intensed and thought provoking session, the CNBC young business leader of the year shared passionately great insights on governance in Nigeria... Read More

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May 18, 2017

Memoirs of an #AfricanEntrepreneur

by Adebola Williams Welcome to the first instalment, I look forward to having fun with you on my journey and make it even more pleasurable with freebies and gifts. The first comes from Lufthansa German Airline with up to $500 discount codes on ticket purchases. See details at the end and link in my bio... Read More

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May 1, 2017

Yemi Osinbajo, Poju Oyemade, Chioma Jesus and more – See list of 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria

In commemoration of this year’s Easter celebrations, Y!/YNaija.com and Church Culture are excited to unveil the inaugural edition of #Church100 – the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria. This is a select group of Nigerians leading the charge for Christian ministry in contemporary society. Several months in the making, the list has... Read More

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March 31, 2017

Red Media Africa wins at the Communication for the Future Awards in Switzerland

Red Media Africa, a leading African PR and communication agency, has been announced winner of the ‘Evangelist of the Future’ category at the Communication for the Future Awards. This award was announced during a gala event in Geneva, Switzerland on 14 March, 2017. The prize was given in the name of its Chief Executive Officer,... Read More

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March 26, 2017

Mother’s Day 2017: Don Jazzy, Adesua Etomi, Funke Akindele-Bello, others pen the sweetest messages to their mums

Ever imagined how Mother’s Day was celebrated before the gods blessed us with social media? We can hardly picture what it was like back then so we’ll just face front in gratitude for these platforms that allow us a glimpse into the lives of famous people and the lovely women who raised them. Mother’s Day... Read More

Thinking Through

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March 18, 2017

Otto Orondaam, Adebola Williams, others speak at the Youth and Women Empowerment Congress in Lagos

Over 1000 delegates across the country were hosted at the Youth & Women Empowerment Congress 2017 held on Thursday at NECA Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. The congress organised by Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) also known as Association of Youth Entrepreneurs of Nigeria had in attendance co-founder Red Africa, Adebola Williams, Founder Slum2School, Otto Orondaam, Founder Gazelle... Read More

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March 4, 2017

RED executives join 500 speakers to discuss the future of social media at #SMWLagos2017

The fifth edition of one of the biggest conferences in Africa – Social Media Week Lagos kicked off on Monday, March 27, 2017 with over 150 events, 500 speakers and over 12,000 attendees. Amongst these speakers were members of the executive team from RED, Nigeria’s leading innovative media company. Leaders of RED also featured at... Read More

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January 28, 2017

She Leads Africa Festival: The Festival that showed us how to SLAY

Ladies, if you knew about SLAY Festival and still didn’t make out time to attend, then we need to have a deep conversation. See, this event was not your everyday type. As we walked in, we felt the energy of a female-dominated gathering that had everything in store for its guests. The question was, what... Read More

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January 9, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: This is why I completely love my job at RED

by Chude Jideonwo In October, I was invited to two events on the same day. The first was a gathering of Nigerian creatives convened by Tony O. Elumelu. Actors, singers, designers, stylists, movie producers and directors old and young gathered at the National Theatre. The second was the launch of Ndidi Nwuneli’s latest book ‘Reaching... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Family portraits, Lake rice and everything merry | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Happy holidays everyone! We have all been in the Christmas mood all week and it reflects in our top ten photos from the past week. From personalised Christmas cards to cute family portraits. It’s not all that though. TY Bello released a new track this week and a Cameroonian stabbed a woman within Park View,... Read More

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December 23, 2016

Chude Jideonwo: What’s our biggest accomplishment at RED?

I was asked in an interview (with my co-founder, Adebola Williams) a month or so ago: What is our biggest accomplishment in RED? I have been asked many times before and each time I have given the same answer, unprepared. And somehow, within me, I would feel uncomfortable: shouldn’t you brand a bit so you... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Ghana President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo at #TFAA2016

President-elect of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, the keynote speaker at The Future Awards Africa 2016 has arrived. Akufo-Addo, was accompanied into the event venue by Founding Partner of Red, Adebola Williams, Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Other dignitaries at the venue include, former governor of Anambra state, Peter... Read More

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November 4, 2016

5 reasons you shouldn’t miss the TFESS Branding Master class with Adebola Williams this Saturday

It’s one day to go for TFESS Branding Masterclass with Adebola Williams! Just because building your brand (as a person or business) sets you apart and creates recognition, you need to pay attention to it. It takes a lot of time and creativity to build it, but it’s worth the value it brings in the... Read More

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October 12, 2016

The Future Project dialogues with young Nigerians on solutions to Boko Haram insurgency

Following the detailed compilation of stories from the North-East of Nigeria by writer, Eromo Egbejule, The Future Project and Ford Foundation in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com hosted an interactive forum themed ‘We survived Boko Haram’ on October 7, 2016. The event brought together an array of guests with common interest in solving the challenges faced in North-East Nigeria. “We can’t solve... Read More

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September 19, 2016

Chude Jideonwo: Why you absolutely must watch 93 Days

The entire cinema was suspended in respectful silence, stunned for more than a full minute – as the movie, 93 Days ended and just before the credits began to roll. Half of the cinema remained in its seat, taking it all in, processing what we had just seen, what we had just been privileged to... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Adebola Williams, Olayinka Edmond, Obi Ejimofo, others to feature at SME100 Nigeria small business workshop

Are you a business owner trying to expand your network? Are you interested in developing the perfect strategy to help you acquire new customers? If your answer is yes, then the “Marketing and Business Development for Small Businesses Workshop” is for you. The Marketing and Business Development for Small Businesses Workshop, organized by SME100 Nigeria... Read More

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June 11, 2016

#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Notable personalities graced the wedding of the CEO, 360Nobs, Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma Otisi on Saturday, June 11. From captains of industries to entertainment figures, it was a display of affluence, sophistication and glamour at the wedding whose reception is taking place at the Landmark event center. The VIPs that have been... Read More

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May 29, 2016

We remember Chude Jideonwo’s viral piece at Buhari’s inauguration in 20 quotes

On May 29, 2015, Chude Jideonwo – the managing partner of Red Media Africa – whose company, StateCraft Inc was the official communication agency to the Buhari Presidential Campaign wrote a gripping, emotional and an piece about how deeply young people, and Nigerians, felt about winning the battle to change the government aneeds reset the country. As we... Read More

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May 23, 2016

3 (male) Nigerian celebrity pairs who give us daily friendship goals

Let’s start with a soppy quote. “True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island… to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.” Here are 3 Nigerian celebrity pairs... Read More

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May 12, 2016

Founder of RED, Adebola Williams unveiled as Globacom brand ambassador

Media personality and co-founder of RED (owner of Red Media Africa, YNaija.com, The Future Awards Africa, StateCraft Inc amongst others), Adebola Williams has joined the list of brand ambassadors of the national telecommunications operator, Globacom. He is the first non-entertainment brand ambassador for a telecoms brand in the country. A statement released in Lagos by Globacom on... Read More

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March 14, 2016

Kate Henshaw, Mo Abudu, Tonye Cole, others turn up as Adebola Williams celebrates 30th birthday (PHOTOS)

Founding partner, Red Media Africa, Adebola Williams turned 30 on March 7. However, Adebola celebrated his new age in an elaborate manner on Sunday, March 13, with celebrities, industry leaders, family and friends, in attendance. See below, pictures from the soiree which took place at Oasis, Ikoyi.

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March 7, 2016

Chude Jideonwo: Many years ago, I made a friend in Adebola Williams

My car had broken down, for the umpteenth time, on the high way. This was a car I bought under ‘tension’, so desperate to have a car in ‘this same Lagos’ where my friends who didn’t work as hard as me were driving SUVs and CRVs. I had saved up all I had to buy... Read More

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“The media is the most powerful estate of the world” – Adebola Williams speaks at the #ObamaSummit

Junior Achievement Nigeria set to host National Student Entrepreneurship competition

Chude Jideonwo, Adebola Williams unveil cover for new book, ‘How to Win Elections in Africa’

Kemi Adetiba, Adebola Williams, Ego Boyo, Mildred Okwo step out for Lights Camera Africa!!! 2017 pre-event Cocktail

Nigeria’s Adebola Williams is President, Jury for Francophone 35 Under 35

Tonye Cole, Osayi Alile, Mimi Onalaja, Ayo Thompson, others step out for AccelerateLabs Launch

Adebola Williams: Why the #HallelujahChallenge became a cultural phenomenon

Adebola Williams, Olorisupergal, Omojuwa, others set to speak at BrandMe Class 2017

Young people should channel their anger towards nation building – Adebola Williams

Memoirs of an #AfricanEntrepreneur

Yemi Osinbajo, Poju Oyemade, Chioma Jesus and more – See list of 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria

Red Media Africa wins at the Communication for the Future Awards in Switzerland

Mother’s Day 2017: Don Jazzy, Adesua Etomi, Funke Akindele-Bello, others pen the sweetest messages to their mums

Otto Orondaam, Adebola Williams, others speak at the Youth and Women Empowerment Congress in Lagos

RED executives join 500 speakers to discuss the future of social media at #SMWLagos2017

She Leads Africa Festival: The Festival that showed us how to SLAY

Chude Jideonwo: This is why I completely love my job at RED

Family portraits, Lake rice and everything merry | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Chude Jideonwo: What’s our biggest accomplishment at RED?

Ghana President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo at #TFAA2016

5 reasons you shouldn’t miss the TFESS Branding Master class with Adebola Williams this Saturday

The Future Project dialogues with young Nigerians on solutions to Boko Haram insurgency

Chude Jideonwo: Why you absolutely must watch 93 Days

Adebola Williams, Olayinka Edmond, Obi Ejimofo, others to feature at SME100 Nigeria small business workshop

#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

We remember Chude Jideonwo’s viral piece at Buhari’s inauguration in 20 quotes

3 (male) Nigerian celebrity pairs who give us daily friendship goals

Founder of RED, Adebola Williams unveiled as Globacom brand ambassador

Kate Henshaw, Mo Abudu, Tonye Cole, others turn up as Adebola Williams celebrates 30th birthday (PHOTOS)

Chude Jideonwo: Many years ago, I made a friend in Adebola Williams

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