Ama Udofa is a storyteller with a passion for food and cultural immersion. Growing up on a farmhouse in the village, he spent much of his childhood in the kitchen with his aunt and grandfather. Cooking alongside his aunt became a cherished ritual, where they traded stories that nurtured his love for storytelling and cuisine.

Now, he creates captivating food videos, combining storytelling with his culinary adventures to engage his audience.

With over 8 years of storytelling expertise as a senior content marketing professional, he has honed his craft across fintech, foodtech, and media.

On a mission to eat his way through the world, he thrives on creating content that inspires his community of 150K+ food, drink, and travel enthusiasts to explore global cuisines and embrace new culinary experiences.

Franklin brings a wealth of expertise in marketing, cultivated through his extensive journey with three Y-Combinator-backed startups. Over the course of seven years, he has spearheaded various marketing strategies across digital and offline that have elevated brands and fueled user growth. When he’s not working, he’s looking out for a travel deal online.

Oluwatoyosi is a seasoned marketing communications professional with over 10 years of experience driving brand awareness and growth within the dynamic financial services sector. She joined Noor Takaful Insurance Limited in 2023 and currently holds the position of Head, Brand Marketing Communications leading a talented team in crafting and executing strategic initiatives that elevate brand reputation, market share, and overall brand awareness.

Prior to joining Noor Takaful, she honed her skills as a Product Marketing Manager for the Payment Vertical at Sterling Bank, where she spearheaded the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for their innovative mobile banking app, OneBank. Additionally, she championed a data-driven product launch strategy for their payment products, successfully optimizing target markets and maximizing revenue generation.

Her educational background includes a Master of Arts in Media and Communications from Pan Atlantic University. Her skillset encompasses brand strategy and management, marketing communications across various channels, content creation, public relations expertise, and a strong foundation in digital marketing.

Deola Oderinde holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture. Now in the tech and artificial intelligence sector, she excels as a Product Marketing Manager.‍

She’s known for her passion for people, businesses, design, and community. Deola has won numerous awards and competitions and has worked for Africa’s largest fintech.

Outside work, she enjoys Formula One and tennis, embodying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Franklyne Ikediasor is passionate about product, marketing and digital customer experience. He holds an MBA and is certified by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) as well as the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria.

Franklyne currently leads Marketing and Communications at Seamfix, where he is responsible for full-funnel marketing across product verticals as well as coordinating marketing activities for the Seamfix brand.

When he is not working, Franklyne enjoys cooking, traveling and reading fiction.

Seun is a multifaceted professional, seamlessly blending the roles of storytelling, brand expertise, and marketing specialist.

As the driving force behind a dynamic brand agency, he dedicates his efforts to propelling small and medium businesses into the limelight, expertly crafting narratives that resonate and strategies that ensure growth.

Seun’s achievements are not only evident in the success stories of the businesses he has worked with but also in the accolades he has earned personally. His talent for storytelling and copywriting was recognized when he clinched the title of “Best Contribution Entry” for a product in one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications brands.

In his day-to-day 9-to-5 role, Seun takes on the responsibility of leading the Marketing and communications operations for a Fintech in Lagos. His strategic mindset and creative prowess play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and image of the organization in the ever-evolving world of financial technology.

Joshua is a highly rated product designer at Toptal. He’s also one of the foremost no-code web developers in the country with dozens of web projects under his belt.

Every pony has his favorite trick, and Joshua’s is using Webflow to create stunning, dynamic, and highly marketable websites for clients.

With his 4 years of no-code web development experience and 8 years of product design experience, Joshua will be bringing the best of both worlds to DIY Marketing.