Baba-Jallah Epega

Co-Founder

London, United Kingdom26 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Events and Marketing Specialist with a focus on cultural and artistic initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Event ManagementMarketingCultural Appreciation

Other Skills

Brand DevelopmentEntertainmentEntrepreneurshipEvent PlanningMarketing CommunicationsArt curationPartnership managementSustainability initiativesPublic RelationsCorporate EventsSocial Media MarketingLeadershipMarketing StrategyEmail MarketingSponsorship

About

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.

Experience

26 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
9 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Https://gallery.akojegallery.com/residency/

Director

May 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • The Akoje Gallery, founded by my partners Maro Itoje and Khalil Akar, is dedicated to celebrating art and culture from around the world, with a special emphasis on the voices of African, Caribbean, and diaspora artists. Our gallery is committed to providing a global platform for artists, facilitating the elevation of their voices and the sharing of their unique perspectives with a wider audience. Akoje Gallery seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary art, creating a space where diverse artistic expressions converge.
  • The Gallery has a partnership with British Airways to fit out their lounges with artwork and a partnership with the King’s Foundation through our charity arm the Akoje Residency. At Akoje Gallery, we are dedicated to helping companies meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals through innovative art initiatives. We understand that modern businesses are increasingly seeking ways to align their operations with sustainable and socially responsible practices, and art offers a unique and impactful avenue for achieving these objectives.
  • Our gallery provides tailored art solutions designed to enhance your company's ESG strategy. From curated art pieces that promote environmental awareness to community-based art projects that support social equity, we offer a range of services that can be integrated into your corporate initiatives. By collaborating with us, you can not only enrich your workplace environment but also actively contribute to meaningful social change and environmental stewardship.
  • We believe that art has the power to inspire, educate, and drive progress. Partner with us to transform your ESG commitments into tangible, creative actions that resonate with both your employees and the broader community. Together, we can craft art-driven solutions that reflect your company's values and elevate your impact….
Brand DevelopmentEntertainmentEntrepreneurshipEvent PlanningMarketing CommunicationsEvent Management+1

First bank of nigeria ltd.

HYBRID Event Director

Mar 2020Mar 2025 · 5 yrs · Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria

  • For the last 4 consecutive years emc3 Nigeria have had the pleasure and honour of working with the fantastic team at FBN to produce and deliver inspirational studio based virtual events in our beloved Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬’s most technologically advanced locations. This year we are to deliver a groundbreaking HYBRID Show Extravaganza....Watch this space ;-)

Driven international ltd

Africa Representative - Motorsports

Feb 2020Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Lagos, Nigeria

  • We design unique sports and leisure venues with a focus on outdoor sports, driving and motorsport and destinations.
  • Pushing the boundaries of creativity, design and use of technology, Driven International provide a fresh perspective on the planning, design and architecture of sustainable sports, leisure, race track and driving venues.

Song queen: a pidgin opera

Executive Producer

Jan 2019Present · 7 yrs 3 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • See https://songqueenapidginopera.com/
  • See https://thevenusbushfires.com/

Www.osmotorsports.com

Project Lead OutStanding Motorsports

Apr 2017Present · 9 yrs

  • Africa’s 1st Test, Training & Motorsports Racetrack is set to be open within 2 years.
  • Watch this space for more news soon!!!!
  • To learn more please visit www.osmotorsports.com or contact Baba@emc3.com
  • Please see News feature: https://vimeo.com/222515402
  • Pionner status is already in place.....

Gtbank fshn wknd agent

Agent - GTCO FSHN WKND

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 3 mos · Global

  • The GTBANK/ GTCO FSHN WKND, enhances visibility and trade opportunities for indigenous businesses, but also facilitates superior quality masterclasses from world renowned individuals and encourage e-commerce as a sustainable avenue for driving growth.
  • These spectacularly ground breaking series of events with a heart also brings together from across Africa the most promising, talented and recognised fashion designers, brands and retail enterprises to Nigeria to showcase the latest trends and products to a large and diverse audience of consumers, press and industry enthusiasts.

Www.gtbank.com

GTB Fashion Weekend 12-13 November 2016 Consultant

Aug 2016Dec 2016 · 4 mos · Global

  • Consulting on Talent Resource, Fashion Shows & Masterclasses Framework for GTB's Corporate Social Investment Fashion Weekend 12-13 November 2016, Lagos Nigeria
  • Here are the completed the GTB's Ndani TV videos from the Fashion Weekend :
  • The Day 1 highlights video on Ndani TV:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b86mIG90Hww
  • The Day 2 highlights video on Ndani TV:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDvQdQz-UB8&t=4s
  • Enjoy !

76 the movie

Media & Publicity

Jun 2016Dec 2016 · 6 mos · GLOBAL

  • WWW.76THEMOVIE.COM
  • See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkVPKe5q6IM
  • ’76 the Movie” is a US$3 million period dramatization.
  • The production is a love story embedded in treachery, deceit, patriotism and faith. Set in Ibadan, Nigeria against the backdrop of transition and the struggle for political stability. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation with 175 million people, whose major languages include English (official), Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa along with over 520 indigenous dialects, with Christianity and Islam as the main religions.
  • The movie is set during this era of military assassinations and political unrest in Nigeria. It comes 40 years after the actual events, and follows four years of work by the multi award winning Director Izu Ojukwu and the production teams of Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust.
  • The film stars renowned and notable Nollywood megastars Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Memry Savanhu, Ibinabo Fiberesinma, Ada Ofoegbu, Daniel K Daniel (2016 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Best Actor Winner) and a host of other rising stars. At the centre of this romantic thriller is the charismatic, ‘Captain Joseph Dewa’, indicted by the military for his alleged role in the coup. According to its Director Izu Ojukwu, “It’s actually a story told from a dual point of view – from the soldier’s patriotic perspective and from that of the officer’s wife.” The film celebrates the strongest of human values: courage, loyalty, patience, trust and sacrifice.
  • The movie is currently on a tour of educational institutions and select private screenings after which it is due to be released at the end of the year. Visit the website for details or follow 76 the movie on all social media platforms.

The transparency forum initiative, nigeria

Spokesman

Nov 2015Mar 2016 · 4 mos · Lagos, Nigeria

  • www.transparencyforuminitiative.com
  • www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/11/the-transparency-forum-initiative-launches
  • Our aim is to have an open dialogue with workable action points on accountability, reports, collaborations, partnerships, opportunities, framework, experiences, challenges and the way forward to redefining the term “Transparency”; by paving a practical platform for the use of improved medium to long term data, dialogue, business training courses and tools i.e. Open Data, Communication, Credibility, Visibility, Data, Reporting, Corporate Governance, Ethics, Compliance, Tax and Audit, Best Practice, Brand Culture and Perception Marketing Media and Publicity that are essential to succeeding in business as well as attracting investment.
  • We already have direct endorsement from the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) so now we can start an amiable communication channel to add both value and real gaols to this most timely private sector roundtable series.
  • Our November Press Launch shall now give birth to a white paper media action plan followed on by a series of roundtable events inaugurated in March 2016. Stakeholders will include the President, the Vice-President, Ministers, Governors, Parastatals, Government Agencies, International and Super Brands CEOs, as well as Corporate Executives from a wide range of industries seeking opportunities for betterment of our great nation and their businesses alike.
  • Our initiative’s medium to long term outcome is to be the private sector Transparency centralised information hub that reports credible data and information on Nigeria and companies in all sectors.

Yale university through its macmillan center for international and area studies

Conference Director - “Africa-China Relations: Balance, Growth and a Sustainable Future”

Oct 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr · Lagos Business School, Lagos, Nigeria

  • emc3 Ltd have been appointed destination managers by Yale University.The conference series aims to integrate African, Chinese and global perspectives on Africa-China relations, by bringing together thought leaders in academia, government, business and society.
  • The inaugural conference will take place at Lagos Business School, in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 16-17, 2016. It will be chaired by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari (former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs and UN Under-Secretary General) and Prof. Li Anshan (widely acknowledged as a pre-eminent Chinese academic specialist on Africa, and Director of the Center for African Studies at Peking University). The central focus will be on understanding and enhancing the relationship for the benefit of both Africa and China. The objective is to mobilize novel ideas, arguments and solutions to promote balance, sustainability and growth in Africa-China relations. Expert panels will address issues such as financial assistance, urban development, the environment, governance and regulatory challenges/opportunities, business and financing models, globalization, social and cultural relations, and diaspora communities.
  • This is part of a major Yale University initiative, geared to expanding Yale’s research, educational programs, and partnerships across the African continent. It is also intended to complement and bolster the major investments that Yale has made in China over the past several decades.
  • In addition to Lagos Business School, other academic institutions which have kindly agreed to act as co-sponsors of these conferences are the University of Ghana Business School, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and the School of Management of China’s Fudan University. The next such conference in the series will be held in Beijing in late 2016 or early 2017.

Olisa agbakoba legal lp (oal)

Senior Brand Consultant

Nov 2014Mar 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Lagos, Nigeria

  • We are helping Nigeria's foremost Law Firm OAL choose the right International Inbound Business Partners as well as move with the modern times to be more inclusive and clear with its branding message by changing it's name. We are also helping OAL highlight and address the burning (elephants in the room) issues that impact Nigeria's polity, legal systems, regulatory & institutional framework through high exposure events we call the "Policy Dialogue Series 2015". Our expert brand enhancement services include - perception marketing, creative design & print, company culture identification, event activation and filming, legacy content sustainability and SWOT analysis candour reporting.

Africa centre, london uk

Africa Centre Summer Festival (Festival Production Director)

Jul 2014Aug 2014 · 1 mo · Covent Garden, London

  • We were honoured to pitch for and win the logistics & production implementation of the Africa Centre's Summer Festival 2014. A beautifully enchanting day that celebrated all things positive from Africa through culture, colour, languages, diversity, music, performers, dancers, storytellers, textiles, fabrics, fashion, art, culture and food for the phenomenon and vision that is the Board & Trustees of the Africa Centre.........

Africa finance corporation

Brand Marketing & Summit Senior Consultant

Jan 2014Apr 2014 · 3 mos · Lagos Nigeria

  • See http://www.emc3experiences.blogspot.com/2014/06/afc-live-summit-march-2014.html
  • We helped AFC deliver an innovative event that offered attendees a genuinely unique experience by being:
  • a. Fully interactive with key note speakers, invited audience and virtual participants.
  • b. Incorporating a mix of discussion/debate around Africa’s Infrastructure development/transformation agenda.
  • c. Stimulating ideas on development, investment, leadership and growth.
  • We helped AFC deliver a ‘special event’ - a series of infrastructure development debates. The event was opened by the President of the AFC Andrew Alli and followed by a “short” televised panel discussion around the Special Guest Speakers which included amongst a galaxy of stars: Jim O'Neill. The debates were centered around three key sectors; Power, Transport, Natural Resources. Key projects/partnerships announced and signed included the membership of Government of Cape Verde. The event was closed with a Gala Dinner during which the Premier Ministre Mr. Andre Nzapayeke of the Central African Republique.

Federal republic of nigeria's www.nipc.gov.ng

Nigeria Brazil Business & Investment Forum Senior Consultant

Jun 2013Dec 2013 · 6 mos · Abuja Nigeria & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • See Video - http://vimeo.com/83509208
  • Aims & Goals Turnkey Solution Delivered on the back of the Nigeria Brazil Bi-Lateral Trade Commission between President Jonathan & President Rousseff:
  • We set up an environment for promotion and re-ignition of social, economic, business & cultural links as well as opportunities between the 2 great nations
  • Found a credible 2 way introduction channel for macro & micro economic infrastructural development
  • Reverberated a direct 2 way communication channel of key players in government, state & enterprising bodies and entities
  • Initiated direct 2 way investment platforms & opportunities development to nurture industry specific skill & knowledge swap, finance, commercial and business enhancement
  • Established forum producers www.emc3.eu as a key JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS with www.nipc.gov.ng for introductions, marketing, conferencing & events agency that promotes, formulates, facilitates as well as delivers a dependable one-stop solution for international business development of Nigerian companies

Emc3

2 roles

Founder

Aug 1999Present · 26 yrs 8 mos

  • We bring brands the power of experience. We engage audiences and create advocates for brands by developing events and experiences that inspire conversations, shape attitudes and change behaviours. We believe a compelling and inspiring experience is a high point in a brand’s story – a brand at its best.
  • From our head office in the heart of London we have delivered compelling experiences across five continents. However, our supplier relationships are only one aspect of our unique approach. We’re also unflappable organizers, meticulous planners, inspirational designers and enthusiastic events partners. All of which has led us to be recognized at the 2014 and 2015 Global Conference Awards for our recent work with LinkedIn.
  • No stranger to discerning clients, we have worked with LinkedIn, Hubspot, ACI Worldwide, Softcat, NYU, Westfield, YPO, Yahoo amongst others to amplify their brands through experience. Sometimes this will mean delivering a 2500-strong conference over a number of days. At other times, it is about planning an exclusive round table forum or offsite for a handful of senior people. Whatever the precise event, its success hinges on delivering a seamless experience that delights its audience and remains true to the brand.
  • Our deep-rooted logistical expertise, creativity and a meticulously detailed approach enable us to do exactly that. We draw on wide-ranging expertise that spans events, conferences and concierge hospitality to devise a unique experience. There is always a bespoke answer to a particular need, but it will have some signature features. Most importantly, almost all our events are digitally integrated, and double as immersive online experiences, which means the events themselves become valuable brand content.

Owner

Aug 1999Present · 26 yrs 8 mos

  • Global Strategies, Marketing & Events Focus

Education

Queen Mary University of London

BSC Economics — Mathematics and Statistics / Spanish

Jan 1991Jan 1994

EIBTM

King's School Canterbury, Kent

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