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Kemi Ajumobi

Founder, Journalist, Convener, Speaker, Media Consultant, Women's Advocate

18+

Years in Media

13

Years of IWA Conference

1000+

Women Interviewed

10+

Major Awards Received

Leadership & Media Influence

Kemi Ajumobi is the Founder/Group CEO of Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Group, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of IWA Magazine, and Convener of the IWA Conference, now in its 14th year. This signature event brings together distinguished women to learn, network, and share experiences that inspire others.

With 18 years (and counting) in the media industry, Kemi is a multi-award-winning journalist, previously serving as founding editor of a top notch women’s magazine at a leading financial daily in West Africa. She is deeply passionate about health awareness, youth empowerment, women’s development, advocacy, and social advancement.

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Storytelling, Advocacy & Global Voice

Her impact spans across platforms — from radio programmes (Inspiring Woman with Kemi on 92.3 Inspiration FM and 99.3 Nigeria Info) to Instagram talk shows (Inspiring Woman Series With Kemi Ajumobi) , she has also moderated sessions at high-profile events, including the African Diaspora Heritage Month Celebration at the U.S. Congress, Washington D.C.

In 2013, she produced and directed her first documentary on people living with HIV/AIDS, titled ‘Why HIV/AIDS Cannot Be Ignored.’ She was also featured in DRY, a film by award-winning actress and producer Stephanie Linus, which tackled issues of underage marriage and Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF).

Personal Expression, Recognitions & Awards

Kemi Ajumobi is the host of #THEEXCLUSIVEWITHKEMI, a show where she speaks with leading men and women who share deeply personal and exclusive stories.

Her creativity and leadership extend beyond journalism. She is a counselor, music minister, public speaker, and anchor. Her single “It Is You” is available on major digital platforms in both audio and video formats.

She has received multiple recognitions, including:

  • Recipient of the G.A.M.E. Award (2014) for her contribution to women’s development
  • Winner of NHEA's Healthcare Media Excellence Award (Print category) in 2014
  • Smart Stewards Award for Excellence in Media (2023)
  • One of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria
  • Named among the 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism, Nigeria (2024) by Women In Journalism Africa
  • One of the 50 Most Influential African Women (2024) by Leading Ladies Africa
  • One of Mogulettes Africa's 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria
  • Recognised among 100 Women Creating A Better Africa by WeForGood International
  • She is an ALI Fellow
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