Past Speak3rs

Often caught introducing himself as Wealth as vast as the Ocean, Samuel Oladokun Olaoyenikan alias XeusTheGreat, is best known as the Blockchain Connoisseur.

Chimezie Chuta is a pioneering figure in Nigeria's blockchain ecosystem and the Founder of Blockchain Nigeria User Group, one of the country's most influential blockchain communities.

As a Developer Relations Engineer, Idris combines extensive industry knowledge with a passion for inspiring and empowering fellow developers.

Sarah Idahosa is a versatile professional distinguished for her proficiency in Web3 community development, educational initiatives, and decentralized finance research.

Ayodeji Israel Awosika is a visionary blockchain educator and the founder of Web3bridge, Africa's leading Web3 development training institution. Through Web3bridge, Ayodeji has been instrumental in training thousands of developers across Africa, bridging the skills gap in blockchain development and empowering the next generation of Web3 builders.

Mrs. Chisom Edwin Ibor-Stanley, popularly known as Cryptomama, is a key figure in Africa's crypto scene.

Seun Lanlege is a brilliant blockchain researcher and developer, known as the 'Mad Scientist' at Polytope Labs and Co-Founder of Hyperbridge. With deep expertise in cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain infrastructure, Seun has been at the forefront of advancing interoperability solutions and cross-chain technologies.

Faith Mona Alumona is a Business Development and Partnerships Strategist with expertise in community growth, ecosystem building, and strategic alliances across Web3 and fintech. She has led initiatives that onboarded developers, secured global partnerships, and grew engaged communities, while also hosting industry events that spotlight innovation and inclusion.

Balogun Sofiyullahi is a Lawyer and the Managing Partner of Lightfield LP, a Corporate and Technology Law Firm with a strong focus on blockchain and digital assets legal compliance. He has advised companies, start-ups, high-growth ventures, and individuals across diverse sectors, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, business structuring, and the legal frameworks governing emerging technologies.

Kyrian Alex is a research analyst with over 6 years of experience in academic cryptography research. He has worked with some top crypto protocols but is currently working at Cointelegraph Research as a specialist in core DeFi infrastructure and products.

Sir. K.C Onyekachi (popularly known as Sir Khaycee) is a leading pioneer of the Web3 Jobs and business industry, revolutionizing the space by showing that Web3 extends beyond trading and investment to include lucrative service-based opportunities.

Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) is a seasoned cryptocurrency marketer and educator with a passion for shaping the future of decentralized technology. Currently the Senior Social Media Manager at 0G Labs, Elisha previously managed Cointelegraph's social presence and hosted the "Hashing It Out" podcast. Before joining Cointelegraph, he served as the Business Development Manager for Binance in Ghana.

Co-Founder Xend Finance, Wicrypt and AssetChain. First Principles engineer. 9+ years building in crypto space.

Harrison Obiefule began his career working on global brands like Pepsi and Meta (formerly Facebook) before transitioning to the Blockchain technology industry in 2021.

Adum Obinna (Brill) is an entrepreneur, educator, and social innovator driving Africa's digital and human capital revolution. As Founder & CEO of DTCSI Academy, he has mentored 10,000+ students globally in Web3, design, and digital entrepreneurship, while his Greencal Foundation advances health, education, and social welfare in underserved communities.

Gilchrist Emeremgini is a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and technologist who founded Tiva Finance, a fintech solution that bridges the gap between web3 and traditional finance systems.

Obinna Iwuno is a globally recognized blockchain leader, digital economy expert, educator, and web3 pioneer, dedicated to advancing the adoption and integration of blockchain technology across Africa and beyond. As the CEO of CBC Blockchain Services and the President of SiBAN (Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria), the largest self-regulatory body in Africa's blockchain ecosystem, Obinna has spearheaded transformative initiatives in blockchain advocacy, education, and policy development.

Some people bridge tokens, some people bridge gaps. Oreoluwa Zebulun Ajayi bridges the gap between marketing, event curation, and all things creative in web3.

**Oluwabamikemi Kayode** is a Community Marketing Specialist at AsyncAPI, an open-source initiative building event-driven architectures. With a background in Python development, technical writing, and community management, she has worked with organizations like Tunga and actively contributes to SheCodeAfrica, Layer5, GDG Lagos, CHAOSS, and Web3Afrika.

David Adegoke is a skilled Mobile Engineer at Cake Wallet, where he contributes to building user-friendly mobile applications for cryptocurrency and blockchain interactions. With expertise in mobile development and Web3 technologies, David has been instrumental in creating accessible mobile solutions that make blockchain technology more approachable for everyday users.