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PEOPLE THAT FUEL OUR SPARK

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OSA “OSA SEVEN” OKUNKPOLOR

ADAORA MBELU

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

OSA “OSA SEVEN” OKUNKPOLOR

Osa Seven is an Urban GFX and Graffiti Artist, with a passion for telling stories using contemporary art. From abstract art, and tribal art designs that appeal to human emotions to portraits of iconic characters, to scenic images, and brand designs, Osa’s meticulousness, and brilliance can be seen through his work. Osa is visual communications graduate from the University of Lagos, with a background working in brand communications. His eye for detail allows him to effectively bring brand ideas to life through digital design, and physical activations.

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & CHIEF STORYTELLER

ADAORA MBELU

Adaora Mbelu is a Bright Light who is on a mission to empower individuals and organisations to take decisive action to get their best work out into the world, while living a purpose driven life. She is a co-founder at Lumination, a Creative Strategy and Learning Design company.

She is also a brand strategist & Chief Storyteller who is passionate about helping individuals & organisations own and tell their stories – she has worked on projects with multinational brands including Google, Guinness, Johnny Walker, Microsoft, Hennessy, Fenty, Pepsi Co, Zipline, Adidas, Bolt, amongst others. 

Osa Seven is an Urban GFX and Graffiti Artist, with a passion for telling stories using contemporary art. From abstract art, and tribal art designs that appeal to human emotions to portraits of iconic characters, to scenic images, and brand designs, Osa’s meticulousness, and brilliance can be seen through his work. Osa is visual communications graduate from the University of Lagos, with a background working in brand communications. His eye for detail allows him to effectively bring brand ideas to life through digital design, and physical activations. 

Osa is passionate about creating Art in Public spaces for Tourism, Community, and Social Impact. He is the Executive Creative Director at Inscribe Art. 

In 2016, Osa was nominated in the Arts & Culture Category Of The Future Awards Africa. In 2019, he was commissioned by Hennessy as the first African Artist to design a bottle for the Very Special Cognac in celebration of the Hennessy Artistry 10 years anniversary in Nigeria. He has worked with major brands including: Adidas, Red Bull, HP, Microsoft, Jameson, Apple Music, Google, Netflix, MTV Base, Diageo, Pepsi, Global Citizens, UNDP, Absolut and more.

He was featured in the Microsoft Global Campaign for the 2017 Special Olympics. He is also the first graffiti artist to be commissioned by the Lagos state government to create a monumental piece in Lagos state – his work, “Eko Tag” has been a prominent feature within the cityscape. 

Osa has been a workshop facilitator and panelist at several events where he shares his inspiring story. He was featured on CNN’s Africa Voices as an artist disrupting the African Urban Art space, and giving back to society through his art. 

He is passionate about giving back to the society, and thus engages in social outreach, and NGO activity across Nigeria. He is a co-founder of Socially Africa, where he uses art to promote social causes and raise awareness on various societal issues, through his “Art For A Cause” initiative. 

Her professional background spans across various industries – Adaora has served as a content developer on high profile government events, such as the International Conference on Peace & Security and the United Nations World Tourism Organization Conference to name a few. She was also the project manager for Fremantle Licensed TV Shows, Nigerian Idol and Nigeria’s Got Talent, and worked on X Factor Nigeria. Adaora was the Corporate Communications Manager for OSMI during the 2010 World Cup managing all communications on the broadcast rights for Nigeria.

She has been mentioned in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “11 Africans that are changing the business landscape in Africa.” She is a two time Future Awards Africa Nominee and a recipient of the Royal Leadership Award by His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife. Adaora has been featured among Nigeria’s Under 40 CEO’s, and Top 30 Under 30, and was awarded “Most Inspiring Woman of the Year” 2019. In 2020, Adaora was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. 

She is also the author of “This Thing Called Purpose”, a book that helps people understand the true essence of living with and through purpose. Aside from her academic and professional work, She has a super-passion for community development. She is a founder at Socially Africa (@sociallyafrica), a foundation that gives back to the community through several initiatives.