Project TEDxAfrica is an independent curation and legacy initiative committed to identifying, developing and documenting significant ideas, stories and voices while building meaningful connections between Africa and the world.

TEDxKubwa is an independently organised TEDx event operating under its TEDx licence. Project TEDxAfrica is an independent curation and legacy initiative collaborating with TEDxKubwa for the 2026 edition.

PROJECT TEDXAFRICA 2026 EXPERIENCE
22–27 September
2026
ABUJA, NIGERIA
FEATURED LICENSED EVENT
TEDxKUBWA — THE NEXT CHAPTER
26 September
2026
UBEC DIGITAL AUDITORIUM, ABUJA
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Where Global Expertise Meets Opportunity

Where Global Expertise
Meets Africa's Greatest
Opportunity

Project TEDxAfrica brings exceptional professionals into meaningful engagement with Africa's evolving leadership, cultural and professional ecosystem.

Through curated conversations, cultural immersion, leadership engagements and strategic connections, we create opportunities for ideas and relationships to develop beyond a single event.

Our focus is simple: Story. Identity. Legacy.

Read Our Philosophy
Featured Speakers

2026 Featured Speakers

Meet some of the distinguished voices participating in the 2026 programme, bringing ideas and experiences across leadership, innovation, wellbeing, enterprise and social impact.

General Lucky E. O. Irabor (Rtd.)
General Lucky E. O. Irabor (Rtd.)
17th Chief of Defence Staff, Nigeria
Nigeria

One of Nigeria's most distinguished military leaders, with over four decades of service in national security, strategic leadership, and defence policy. Author of SCARS: Nigeria's Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, he continues to influence conversations on leadership, governance, and institutional resilience.

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Dr. Cheryl Cooper
Dr. Cheryl Cooper
Cybersecurity Executive & Global Keynote Speaker
United States

An internationally recognized cybersecurity executive, governance and risk strategist, and U.S. Navy veteran with more than 25 years of leadership across technology and executive advisory. She helps leaders make courageous decisions and build resilient organizations in an increasingly digital world.

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Afowiri Fondzenyuy
Afowiri Fondzenyuy
Founder, Amom Foundation · Guinness World Record Holder
United States

With more than two decades of leadership in strategic data management and enterprise risk, he is internationally recognized as the Toghu Marathoner — a Guinness World Record holder using his global platform to advance autism awareness, literacy, and community development.

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Sherrine Barrowes
Sherrine Barrowes
Integrative Psychotherapist & Author
United Kingdom

An Integrative Psychotherapist, author, and leadership advocate committed to helping individuals build healthier relationships through emotional resilience and self-awareness. As founder of SAB Counselling Service Ltd, her work integrates trauma-informed practice with a deep understanding of human connection.

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Meet The 2026 Speakers
Izuchukwu Ukandu, Team Lead, Project TEDxAfrica
Izuchukwu Ukandu
Team Lead, Project TEDxAfrica
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A Message from the Team Lead

Project TEDxAfrica was founded on the belief that transformative opportunities emerge when exceptional people, ideas and cultures come together with intention.

We are building an independent curation and legacy initiative where African and international voices engage not simply as participants, but as collaborators—sharing knowledge, experiencing culture, building meaningful relationships and contributing to conversations capable of shaping the future.

Our invitation is for people who believe that legacy is built through contribution, cultural understanding and relationships that endure beyond an event

If you are ready to experience Africa with purpose and become part of a long-term community committed to ideas, excellence and meaningful global collaboration,

I warmly welcome you to Project TEDxAfrica.

Our Philosophy

Built on Three Principles

We believe enduring influence is never accidental. Every Project TEDxAfrica experience is intentionally designed around three principles that transform expertise into lasting impact.

01

Ideas Before Applause

Great ideas are remembered because they change how people think. We support the development of ideas that are clear, credible and capable of creating meaningful impact.

02

Influence Through Connection

Great opportunities are built on meaningful relationships. We create opportunities for executive engagement, strategic partnerships and authentic cross-cultural collaboration.

03

Legacy Beyond the Stage

The stage is never the destination. Our goal is to help ideas, expertise and relationships continue creating value long after the event concludes.

Speaker on stage at Project TEDxAfrica
The Experience

Six Days.
One Defining Experience.

22–27 September 2026 | Abuja, Nigeria

The Project TEDxAfrica 2026 Experience is a six-day programme bringing together ideas, culture, leadership, professional engagement and meaningful connections.

The wider programme includes the African Welcome Experience, cultural and leadership engagements, professional networking and other curated activities.

On 26 September 2026, the programme features TEDxKubwa — The Next Chapter, an independently organised TEDx event taking place at UBEC Digital Auditorium, Abuja.

Explore the 2026 Experience

"A remarkable idea can open a door. The right platform can open a lifetime of opportunity."

Project TEDxAfrica — Founding Statement
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