Baba-Jallah Epega — Co-Founder
Events & Marketing Advisor in all sectors including Finance, Sports, Health ref The Richard Coker Foundation, Music and as Director at Akoje Gallery since May 2024, I have been dedicated to celebrating global art and culture with a focus on elevating African, Caribbean, and diaspora voices. Collaborating with my partners, we have created a space that bridges traditional and contemporary art, fostering diverse artistic expressions and partnerships, including initiatives with British Airways and the King’s Foundation. With over two decades of experience spanning event management, public relations, and event planning, I have cultivated a career focused on creating meaningful experiences that inspire and connect audiences. My work reflects a commitment to innovation, cultural appreciation, and fostering global connections through creative projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Events and Marketing Specialist with a focus on cultural and artistic initiatives.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 26 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Event Management
- Marketing
- Cultural Appreciation
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of experience in event management.
- Founder of The Richard Coker Foundation, promoting sickle cell awareness.
- Director at Akoje Gallery, elevating diverse artistic voices.
Work Experience
https://gallery.akojegallery.com/residency/
Director (1 yr 11 mos)
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
HYBRID Event Director (5 yrs)
Driven International Ltd
Africa Representative - Motorsports (6 yrs 2 mos)
Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera
Executive Producer (7 yrs 3 mos)
www.osmotorsports.com
Project Lead OutStanding Motorsports (9 yrs)
GTBank FSHN WKND Agent
Agent - GTCO FSHN WKND (9 yrs 3 mos)
www.gtbank.com
GTB Fashion Weekend 12-13 November 2016 Consultant (4 mos)
76 THE MOVIE
Media & Publicity (6 mos)
The Transparency Forum Initiative, Nigeria
Spokesman (4 mos)
Yale University through its MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies
Conference Director - “Africa-China Relations: Balance, Growth and a Sustainable Future” (1 yr)
Olisa Agbakoba Legal LP (OAL)
Senior Brand Consultant (1 yr 4 mos)
Africa Centre, London UK
Africa Centre Summer Festival (Festival Production Director) (1 mo)
Africa Finance Corporation
Brand Marketing & Summit Senior Consultant (3 mos)
Federal Republic of Nigeria's WWW.NIPC.GOV.NG
Nigeria Brazil Business & Investment Forum Senior Consultant (6 mos)
emc3
Founder (26 yrs 8 mos)
Owner (26 yrs 8 mos)
Education
BSC Economics at Queen Mary University of London
at EIBTM
at King's School Canterbury, Kent